[Hiring] Residential High Value Appraiser @EXL Service

Role Description

Castle High Value is looking for self-directed independent contractors to work from their own home or office and service physical survey/inspection assignments in the Yakima and Wenatchee, WA area within a territory of approximately 100 miles of Yakima.

Due to the travel requirements of this position, additional compensation is being offered to compensate for travel time and distance to inspection assignments.

You will be responsible to schedule and conduct both site-based and virtual High Value Home property surveys that will be used for homeowners’ insurance purposes. This involves:

• Coordinating and completing surveys within your own schedule
• Managing work assignments you accept
• Solid computer skills as all reports are web-based and completed online

If you are looking for flexibility, the ability to work independently, and have an interest in real estate, construction, or interior design, then this might be the right opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction, or appraising is a plus
• A 15 hour online training course can get you certified
• Fees are negotiable depending on experience and the unique aspects of selected jobs

Requirements

• 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

Tools or Items You Must Provide

• 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