Certified Property Appraiser, Independent Contractor (1099) (58193) (Property Insurance)

Location: Marietta, GA, USA; preferred locations include Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, and California. Candidates must support appraisal assignments throughout their state and travel to property inspection locations. U.S. Persons only due to ITAR export-control requirements.

Company

hirify.global provides testing, inspection, certification, compliance, and forensic engineering services across manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense markets.

What you will do

• Inspect residential and commercial properties damaged by wind, hail, fire, water, and other reported causes.
• Review claim instructions, estimates, photographs, measurements, and supporting documentation.
• Document physical damage and prepare itemized repair or replacement cost estimates using Xactimate.
• Prepare narrative reports, awards, and supporting documentation; submit materials for quality assurance review and complete revisions within required turnaround times.
• Communicate with opposing appraisers, umpires, adjusters, contractors, and property owners; compare estimates and negotiate differences in scope, quantities, pricing, and repair methodology.
• Manage multiple assignments, maintain organized claim files and status updates, follow applicable laws and appraisal standards, and remain independent while evaluating the amount of loss.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, lawful permanent residence, refugee status, or asylum status in the United States.
• At least five years of residential or commercial property claims experience is preferred.
• Active Property and Casualty Adjuster License in applicable jurisdictions, where required.
• Property appraisal certification or completion of recognized appraisal training.
• Working knowledge of property construction, roofing systems, building materials, repair methods, and damage evaluation.
• Familiarity with Xactimate and ability to prepare detailed, accurate, itemized estimates within established SLA timeframes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professional judgment, impartiality during disputed claims, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, PDF software, and electronic claim-management systems.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to property inspection locations.
• Ability to pass a background check and maintain an acceptable MVR in accordance with company and client requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience handling wind, hail, fire, water, roofing, or large-loss claims.
• Familiarity with Xactimate certification, XactAnalysis, EagleView, Hover, or similar property measurement platforms.
• Construction, restoration, roofing, estimating, or building-code experience.
• Experience communicating with contractors, adjusters, policyholders, or other claim professionals.
• Experience preparing estimates, reports, or documentation reviewed by clients or appraisal-panel members.

Culture & Benefits

• Independent-contractor opportunity within Forte, a sister company of U.S. Forensic and part of the ATS family.
• Guidance is provided on company procedures, client expectations, reporting standards, and quality assurance requirements.
• Participation in training, coaching, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Work supports fair, accurate, and timely resolution of disputed property claims.