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Standardized Protocol
Every appraisal follows an organized workflow designed to reduce friction, isolate genuine disagreements, and establish an unassailable record.
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Phase One
We collect the parties, claim details, loss location, service requested, and a concise description of the dispute.
02
Phase Two
The role, fee arrangement, primary contacts, appraisal provision, and needed documents are confirmed.
03
Phase Three
Available estimates, photographs, reports, invoices, and site conditions are reviewed as the assignment requires.
04
Phase Four
The appraisers compare positions, narrow agreed items, and identify any differences that remain.
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Phase Five
Unresolved matters may be presented to the selected umpire. An award is documented when the required panel members agree.
Efficiency & Precision
A clear record helps every participant focus on the actual disagreement.
Direct Access
Identify the policyholder, carrier, appraisers, representatives, and best points of contact.
File Assembly
Provide the policy provision, demand, estimates, photographs, reports, invoices, and pertinent correspondence.
Scope & Pricing
Explain whether the dispute concerns scope, price, or both, and identify known agreed items.
Milestones
Respond to scheduling and document requests so inspection and conference milestones can be set.
Standard Apportionment
The customary baseline for appraisal costs under standard property forms, subject to controlling policy wording.
Governance & Independence
Fee responsibility depends on the assignment, engagement terms, policy language, and applicable law. Commonly, each party pays its own appraiser and the parties share the umpire's fee, but the controlling documents should always be reviewed.
Core Principle
No outcome is guaranteed.
Legal Boundary
Coverage is not determined or waived by this service.
Impartiality
Umpire work remains neutral to both parties.
Appraisal Claims is not a law firm, and this information is not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel regarding legal rights or policy interpretation.
Assignment Record
Intake Dossier
AC
01. Dispute & Panel Role
SPECIFIED
02. Loss & Claim File
REQUIRED
03. Current Estimates
COMPARATIVE
04. Scope vs. Pricing
DELINEATED
05. Conflict Check
MANDATORY
Standard Review Protocol
FORM AC-INT
Onboarding Preparation
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Confirm the service requested: policyholder appraiser, carrier appraiser, or umpire
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Have the claim number, date of loss, carrier, and loss address available
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Locate both sides' current estimates, if available
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Prepare a short description of the disputed scope or pricing
✓
Know the names of other involved appraisers or representatives for conflict review.
Privacy notice: Do not upload or enter payment card information, passwords, Social Security numbers, or other highly sensitive personal information into the intake form.