Understanding the Difference Between Prepay, Monthly C/C, and Terms Billing
When setting up your SignTraker billing preferences, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing how your agents or offices will pay for services. SignTraker supports three flexible billing options—Prepay, Monthly Credit Card (C/C), and Terms Billing—each designed to fit different customer needs and business models. Understanding how they differ will help you configure your site for smooth transactions and faster payments.
Prepay: Pay Before the Work Begins
Prepay is the simplest and most secure payment option in SignTraker. Under this model, agents must pay by credit or debit card before any installation or service order is processed. Once payment is confirmed, the order immediately becomes available for scheduling and installation. Prepay is ideal for new customers, smaller offices, or independent agents—it minimizes financial risk and ensures cash flow remains steady without waiting for billing cycles to close.
Monthly Credit Card (C/C): Pay as You Go, Billed Monthly
The Monthly C/C model gives trusted customers flexibility. Agents can place orders throughout the month, and SignTraker automatically consolidates their transactions into a single monthly charge to the card on file. The system sends a detailed statement, showing all activity and charges for transparency. This option is a great fit for established clients who order regularly but prefer the convenience of automatic monthly billing rather than paying per order.
Terms Billing: Pay After You’re Invoiced
For high-volume accounts or brokerages managing multiple agents, Terms Billing offers the most traditional arrangement. Agents or offices can order freely, and SignTraker issues an invoice on a chosen billing day each month. Customers then remit payment via check, PayPal, or another approved method. Terms customers can also benefit from Consolidated Billing, which rolls all staff or office activity into one easy-to-manage statement—making reconciliation and accounting seamless for large organizations.
Choosing the Right Option for Your Business
Your choice often depends on your relationship with the customer and your appetite for risk. Prepay protects your revenue from chargebacks or missed payments. Monthly C/C offers convenience while maintaining predictable cash flow. Terms fosters strong relationships with trusted, high-volume clients and can be combined with QuickBooks® exports for easy financial reporting and auditing
Conclusion
No matter which billing method you choose, SignTraker gives you full control over who qualifies for each type. Whether you want upfront payments from new users or extended billing for established partners, SignTraker’s integrated billing engine ensures every transaction is recorded, every payment tracked, and your business runs efficiently from order to invoice.
For additional information on SignTraker’s real estate sign tracking and real estate sign installation software, or how to join SignTraker’s network of professional sign installers throughout the United States and Canada, contact Douglas Deist, Vice President, Marketing and Technology, at 443-938-9178 Ext 2.
SignTraker Technologies LLC is a privately held sign installation service software provider located in Gaithersburg, MD. The company supplies cloud-based mobile software, consulting, and durable products to companies and real estate firms interested in providing a superior ordering and sign marketing experience for their stakeholders. For additional information, contact sales@signtraker.com.
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