Residential High Value Insurance Appraiser - Billings, MT

EXL Service; Billings (MT); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking self-directed independent contractors for a flexible role in residential property appraisal. This position involves conducting both virtual and on-site surveys of high-value homes, where you'll interact with homeowners and insurance agents to gather essential data. With a focus on quality and professionalism, you'll utilize your skills in real estate, inspection, and construction to provide valuable insights for homeowners' insurance purposes. If you are looking for a role that offers independence and flexibility, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate, inspection, or appraising is preferred.
• A 15-hour online training course can get you certified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site and virtual property surveys for high value homes.
• Interact with homeowners and insurance agents professionally.
• Document construction materials and unique features of homes.

Skills

Real Estate Knowledge

Inspection Skills

Construction Knowledge

Appraising Experience

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Property Appraisal

Tools

Windows Based Computer

High Speed Internet

Measuring Device

Auto and General Liability Insurance

Job description

Residential High Value Insurance Appraiser - Billings, MT

Billings, MT, USA Req #27914

Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Company

Commercial and personal line insurance carriers rely on EXL as a key business partner through our Castle High Value and EXL Risk Control service offerings. We offer a variety of field appraisal, inspection and risk control services to support our clients’ underwriting processes. EXL delivers industry-leading professionalism, quality and turn-around time, and our innovative solutions help our clients keep ahead of the competition. Castle High Value is the premier provider of high value residential insurance surveys to the insurance industry nationwide.

The Position

Castle High Value is looking for self-directed independent contractors to work from their own home or office and service both virtual and physical survey/inspection assignments in the Billings, MT area and within a territory of approximately 70 - 100 miles of Billings.

Experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction or appraising experience is a plus, but all interested candidates are encouraged to submit their qualifications. A 15 hour online training course can get you certified. Fees are negotiable depending on experience and the unique aspects of selected jobs.

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, and 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.

More on the Job Responsibilities

Primary 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:

• 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.

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