The California Appraisal Handbook
The appraisal process end to end — demanding appraisal, choosing an appraiser, umpire selection, inspections, hearings, and the award — written in plain language by someone who works inside the process, not a content writer summarizing other websites.
The handbook is $29 and available now through our companion site:
Get the handbook — $29Buying a handbook doesn't create any professional engagement — but plenty of readers end up calling, and that's welcome too.
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Leland Coontz serves as a party appraiser and umpire in California and most other states. Email is best — include the carrier, the loss location, and where the appraisal stands.