What should I include in an assignment request?
Provide the service needed, inspection location, asset type, requester details, deadline, available documents, platform requirements, and assignment-specific instructions. Avoid unnecessary sensitive information in the public intake form.
How does Elite confirm coverage?
Coverage is reviewed against geography, scope, required experience, availability, travel, access, timing, platform, and documentation requirements before dispatch.
What makes a vehicle appraisal defensible?
Clear scope, accurate vehicle identification, relevant condition information, appropriate supporting evidence, transparent methodology, and a reviewed written deliverable all matter.
What is different about heavy-equipment appraisal work?
Equipment assignments often require asset-specific identification, hours, configuration, attachments, operational context, access planning, specialized experience, and tailored documentation.
What should fleet programs define up front?
Unit count, locations, inspection standards, required photographs, vehicle data, timing, reporting format, escalation rules, and requester communication should be defined before field work begins.
What should I expect from a total-loss appraisal?
A professional assignment should explain the vehicle facts, evidence considered, condition observations, relevant methodology, and supported conclusion without promising a predetermined outcome.