Independent Appraisers ยท Texas Homeowners

Your insurer's number isn't the final word.

When your homeowners claim is settled for less than the damage really costs, the appraisal clause in your policy lets you bring in an independent appraiser. Attention Appraisals builds the evidence and represents your valuation — so the number reflects what it actually takes to make you whole.

Independent & impartial · Transparent flat fees · We are not a public adjuster or law firm

What the appraisal clause can resolve

Insurer's estimateDisputed
Independent appraisalDocumented
Binding awardFair value

The appraisal process determines the amount of loss — a binding figure set by the appraisers (or an umpire), not the insurance company alone.

Appraisal
Clause
Built into most TX homeowner policies
Binding
Award sets the amount of loss
Flat Fee
Transparent, disclosed up front
Impartial
Independent appraiser — not the carrier's
Why homeowners call us

A low estimate shouldn't cost you your recovery

Carriers rely on their own estimating software and their own adjusters. When that estimate misses damage, uses the wrong scope, or undervalues repairs, you're left covering the gap. The appraisal clause exists to break that stalemate — and it works best with an experienced, independent appraiser on your side.

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Independent scope review

We inspect the property and rebuild the scope of loss from the evidence — not from the carrier's software defaults.

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Defensible valuation

A documented appraisal with comparable pricing and methodology that holds up through the appraisal process.

Appraisal representation

We serve as your named appraiser under the policy's appraisal clause and work toward a binding award with the carrier's appraiser or an umpire.

How it works

Four steps from disputed estimate to binding award

You stay in control of your claim. We handle the appraisal.

1

Free consultation

Tell us about your loss and share your policy and the carrier's estimate. We assess whether appraisal is the right path for your situation.

2

Invoke & inspect

Once engaged, the appraisal clause is invoked and we inspect the property, document the damage, and develop an independent scope of loss.

3

Appraise & negotiate

We present our valuation to the carrier's appraiser and work toward agreement. If needed, a neutral umpire decides disputed items.

4

Binding award

The appraisers (or umpire) set the amount of loss. The award is binding on the amount, and your carrier issues payment accordingly.

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What the appraisal clause actually does

Most Texas homeowner policies contain an appraisal provision. When you and your insurer disagree on the amount of loss — not whether something is covered — either side can demand appraisal.

Each side names a competent, independent appraiser. The two appraisers select an umpire. An agreement between any two of the three sets the amount of loss. It's a faster, lower-cost alternative to litigation for value disputes.

Common questions →

Appraisal decides amount, not coverage

Appraisal resolves how much the loss is worth. Whether a loss is covered is a separate, legal question. If your dispute is about coverage or bad faith, that may call for an attorney — we'll tell you honestly when appraisal isn't the right tool.

This is general information, not legal advice.

Pricing

Simple, transparent flat fees

As an independent, impartial appraiser, we charge a disclosed flat fee — never a percentage of your settlement. Your fee is quoted up front and stays the same regardless of the award, which keeps our appraisal defensible and unbiased.

Consultation

Free

We review your situation and tell you honestly whether appraisal fits.

  • Policy & estimate review
  • Straight recommendation
  • No obligation
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Appraisal Representation

Flat fee

We serve as your named appraiser through the full process.

  • Named appraiser under your policy
  • Negotiation with carrier's appraiser
  • Umpire process if needed
  • Through to the binding award
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Why flat fees, not contingency? A percentage-of-recovery fee can compromise an appraiser's required impartiality and expose the award to challenge. A flat fee keeps our role clean, independent, and defensible — your exact fee is confirmed up front at your free consultation.

Think your claim was underpaid?

Let's take an honest look. A free consultation tells you whether the appraisal clause can help — before you commit to anything.

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