Residential High Value Insurance Appraiser

EXL•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Castle High Value, an EXL service offering, provides high-value residential insurance surveys to the insurance industry nationwide. The role is for a self-directed independent contractor working from their own home or office and servicing virtual and physical survey and inspection assignments in the Richmond, Virginia area, within an approximately 75-mile territory. The appraiser schedules and conducts property surveys used for homeowners’ insurance, manages accepted assignments, and completes web-based reports online. Fees are negotiable depending on experience and the unique aspects of selected jobs; contractors are compensated through fees for each completed assignment. A 15-hour online training course can provide certification.

Requirements

Solid computer skills and ability to complete web-based reports online.
Provide a digital camera.
Provide a Windows-based computer; Mac computers are not accepted.
Provide high-speed internet access.
Provide a reliable vehicle.
Provide a measuring device, such as a laser, 100-foot tape, or measuring wheel.
Carry auto and general liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction, or appraising is a plus.
Interest in real estate, construction, or interior design.

Responsibilities

Professionally interact with homeowners and insurance agents by phone, email, and in person.
Conduct on-site and/or virtual surveys of high-value homes according to customer-specific guidelines and procedures.
Identify and document the home's construction materials, characteristics, and unique features.
Measure the home and other structures on the property.
Generate an estimated replacement value for the home and identify major hazards.
Enter information gathered during on-site inspections into the provided web-based forms requested by the client.
Schedule and complete surveys within their own schedule and manage accepted work assignments.