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What Happens Next

Here’s how the appraisal process works, what it costs, and what to expect if you decide to move forward.

How the Appraisal Process Works

01

Review the Agreement

We’ll email you the complete appraisal agreement and instructions. You can review the terms before deciding whether to proceed.

02

Invoke the Appraisal Clause

If you decide to proceed, we’ll guide you through invoking the appraisal clause under your insurance policy and appointing Fair Auto Appraisals as your appraiser.

03

We Handle the Entire Appraisal Process

We’ll prepare an independent valuation, work directly with the insurance company’s appointed appraiser, review their findings, and negotiate your vehicle’s actual cash value.

04

A Binding Appraisal Award

Once both appraisers agree on a value, or an umpire resolves a disagreement, the resulting appraisal award will be binding on the insurance company once fully executed by the appraisers.

Appraisal Fees and Guarantee

$0Upfront
$1,000Minimum Increase Guarantee

Ready to Review the Agreement?

We’ll email you the full appraisal agreement so you can review the terms before deciding whether to proceed.

No payment or commitment required to request the agreement.

The $500 fee is due only once the appraisal process is completed and your vehicle’s actual cash value (ACV) has increased by at least $1,000 over the insurance company’s original valuation. Taxes and deductibles are not included in that calculation.

Fair Auto Appraisals LLC is an independent appraisal company providing vehicle appraisal services nationwide.

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