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Ask Annissa: Mastering Contents Estimates

By Annissa Coy
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January 25, 2017

Correct estimates are critical one every single job not only for the sake of getting paid correctly, but also for maintaining and building relationships with insurance companies and adjusters.

This week, Annissa walks you through how she has established guidelines in her company for creating correct estimates, and how she works with the adjuster throughout the claim.

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Annissa Coy is a well-trained and highly skilled professional with more than two decades of experience in the cleaning and restoration industry and the co-creator of Firehouse Education and Mobile Cleaning Systems. She was also the winner of R&R’s inaugural Recognizing Women in Restoration award in 2017. Be sure to check out Annissa’s weekly videos on www.randrmagonline.com! Have a question for Annissa? E-mail her at Annissa@firehouseeducation.com.

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