“As Appraisers and Umpires, In Order to Raise the Bar of Excellence and Make the Insurance Appraisal Industry Better,
We Must Push Ourselves To Be Better.“
Brad Hays
- Listen.
- Be a Mentor.
- Find a Mentor.
- Ask Questions.
- Drive a Clean Vehicle.
- Attend Industry Seminars.
- Be Organized and Prepared .
- Return Emails & Phone Calls.
- Attend Industry Trade Shows.
- Research Rebuild Techniques.
- Learn About Weather Patterns.
- It’s About the Damage Not You.
- Throughly Investigate the Claim.
- Don’t Speak Poorly About Others.
- Get Multiple Umpire Certifications.
- Maintain Composure & Impartiality.
- Personal Continuing Education Plan.
- Dress, Drive & Speak Appropriately.
- Follow The Laws of Your Jurisdiction.
- Manage Client & Panel Expectations.
- Get Multiple Appraiser Certifications.
- Understand Bldg Material Tolerances.
- Be Fair When Reporting the Damages.
- Be On-time, Call if You’re Running Late.
