Residential High Value Insurance Appraiser - Ashburn, VA

EXL•Ashburn, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

EXL, through its Castle High Value and EXL Risk Control service offerings, partners with commercial and personal line insurance carriers to provide field appraisal, inspection, and risk control services for underwriting processes. Castle High Value specializes in high-value residential insurance surveys nationwide. This position is for self-directed independent contractors to work from their own home or office, servicing physical survey/inspection assignments within approximately 70 miles of Ashburn, VA. Additional compensation is provided for travel time and distance. While experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction, or appraising is a plus, interested candidates can get certified through a 15-hour online training course. Fees are negotiable based on experience and job specifics. The role involves scheduling and conducting both site-based and virtual High Value Home property surveys for homeowners' insurance, managing accepted assignments, and utilizing solid computer skills for web-based online reports. This opportunity offers flexibility and independent work for individuals interested in real estate, construction, or interior design.

Requirements

Solid computer skills (for web-based reports)
Digital camera
Windows based computer (not a Mac)
High speed internet access
Reliable vehicle
Measuring device such as: laser, 100 ft. tape, or measuring wheel
Auto and General Liability Insurance
Ability to complete a 15-hour online training course for certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction or appraising

Responsibilities

Professionally interact over the phone, via email, and in-person with homeowners and insurance agents
Conduct on-site and/or virtual property surveys on high value homes as per customer specific guidelines and procedures
Identify and document the construction materials/characteristics and unique features of the home
Obtain measurements of the home and other structures on the property
Generate an estimated replacement value of the home, and identify major hazards
Communicate the information gathered during on-site inspection in the provided web-based client requested forms accessed through the Castle website
Schedule and conduct both site-based and virtual High Value Home property surveys
Manage work assignments you accept
Complete surveys within your own schedule