by Russ Lis | Jul 14, 2026 | Documentation, Evidence, and Estimating
Disagreements between appraisers often come down to specific line items within a repair estimate, rather than a single overall number, and understanding how these disagreements are typically resolved can help clarify the appraisal process. The two appraisers...
by Russ Lis | Jul 12, 2026 | Documentation, Evidence, and Estimating
Estimating software plays an important supporting role in many property insurance appraisals, helping appraisers and contractors build detailed, consistent repair estimates based on standardized data. These software tools typically maintain large databases of...
by Russ Lis | Jul 10, 2026 | Documentation, Evidence, and Estimating
Repair estimates are a central piece of evidence in most property insurance appraisals, and understanding generally how they are built can help demystify a document that can otherwise feel technical and confusing. Estimates typically break the scope of repair...
by Russ Lis | Jul 9, 2026 | Documentation, Evidence, and Estimating
Photographs and thorough documentation play a central role in the appraisal process, giving appraisers concrete evidence to support their evaluation of a disputed loss. Clear, well organized photographs help establish the extent and nature of the damage,...
