Paraphrasing North Carolina Statute 58-33A-5, a public appraiser is a person who helps policyholders file claims against policies that cover their real or personal property and negotiates with airlines to ensure that the insured receive the highest possible payments. In addition, many North Carolina policies are covered by laws and ordinances and have specific codes that must be followed. Having someone who works on your side and who takes your interests into account is the purpose of hiring a public appraiser.
Public appraisers
collect their payment at the end, from the agreement they obtain from the landlord or the insured.The best way to choose a public appraiser is to find someone with the skills and experience needed to process your type of claim. As a result of these storms, densely populated areas, such as Raleigh, are in great need of public appraisers. Depending on the area of the country in which you are located, some public appraisers will handle different types or amounts of claims. Your public appraiser ensures that you, the policyholder, get the maximum that you are owed for property damage.
It's important that your public appraiser has the competence, the right education (for example, any relevant roofing or restoration certification) and the experience to handle all aspects of your insurance claim. Most states have created the position of public appraiser, that is, a licensed insurance adjuster who represents you, to the public.
