Use a gaming mouse with Xactimate
If you’re not using a gaming mouse while writing your estimates in Xactimate, you’re missing out, big time! We love the Logitech G602 gaming mouse, but really any mouse that…
Best Laptop to Run Xactimate
Xactimate is widely used by adjusters, and contractors working insurance related losses. In order to run Xactimate on a desktop, there are certain computing requirements that must be met. These…
Remote Estimate Writing
The use of remote estimate writers for restoration, general, and roofing contractors has become increasingly popular in recent years. These professionals provide a range of benefits that can help contractors…
How much can you really make as a new catastrophe adjuster?
Many people, if not the vast majority, get into adjusting for the money. In the end, everyone wants to be paid for the job they do, and in this business…
September 2022 Price List Changes Summary
September 2022 Price List Changes Summary Structural price list items added for the September 2022 price lists 1. DRY5/8MR+ 5/8″ mold resistant – hung, taped, floated ready for paint(+) Included:…
August 2022 Price List Changes Summary
August 2022 Price List Changes Summary Structural price list items added for the August 2022 price lists 1. APPGDAIR Garbage disposer air switch(+) Included: Garbage disposer air switch and installation…
July 2022 Price List Changes Summary
July 2022 Price List Changes Summary Structural price list items modified for the July 2022 price lists 1. CLNDODRSPAdded text to Note field of (+) definition to reference and/or clarify…
June 2022 Price List Changes Summary
Additional roof and siding items, more modifications to the new 3d scan and third party sketch items, and more fuel cost increases are among the changes this month. Structural price…
May 2022 Price List Changes Summary
Structural price list items added for the May 2022 price lists 1. FEESCAN3D3D geospatial scan (Bid Item)(+)Included: Charge for geospatial scan/capture (interior or exterior).Notes: Bid item.2. FEESKTCHDigitally derived third-party sketch…
April 2022 Price List Changes Summary
Structural price list items added for the April 2022 price lists 1. DORLVRD-Interior double door – half louvered – pre-hung unit(+)Included: Pre-hung interior double door, hinges, jamb, stop, casing (both…
March 2022 Price List Changes Summary
Structural price list items added for the March 2022 price lists 1. PLMSWRSGSteam shower/bath generator – up to 8kw(+)Included: Steam generator, control, steamhead, and labor to install.Quality: Steam generator, up…
Using Audible while on deployment
When you’re on a deployment, or traveling between deployments, you’re driving a lot. You’re spending a lot of time in that car, and that time doesn’t have to be lost…