I am done........

We wont deal unless they sign, we tell them its a lot of work and it protects us.We still have insured screw us over,i went to a lawyer and had him rewrite mine.The problem is the other contractors go to the insured and tell them the contracts not valid and they'll put money in thier pocket knowing we recovered the maximun amount on the claim.If the insured wants to profit off the claim it will happen and if you pursue legal action against them they will bad mouth you so the contract is really only good if if the insured feels obligated to you.If they refuse to sign its an indication that they just want you to get them the money so its no loss.

I tarped a 190sq church and talked the adjuster into replacement and they went w/ a big name from STL who moved in after a storm two years ago. It would have been a good job for my 8-9 men but I wasn't looking forward to dealing w/ all that planking anyways!

It's frustrating on the sweet jobs, though.

Over the past years, back in the day when time wasn't like it is today, I've found my answer to a question like this to be "no" I didn't want it more times than I can remember. It often surprises me when I realize this, as up to that point in the negotiation I'd been focusing on "the deal" rather than "whether or not I perceived any value in the situation." When I reflect on some cases that I remember, I realize how my internal rationalization machine had kicked into high gear as I got excited about the essence or transaction. By taking the transaction out of my thought process, I could focus on the essence of value or lack there of. It is only in the bag, "a job" when the contract is signed. As far as collusion I seriously doubt it. Let it go learn. Move on. B) :) :) B) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzLB4xAY10Y&feature=related Deep Down In Florida Where The Sun Shines Damn Near Every Day

CIAK, This one in particular is really challenging my character! I had this job in the bag...and the adjuster came out and approved it and then he had his "buddies" come in and steal the job so he could get his kickback. Obviously, I can't prove it. It is a challenge to not go over and smack someone in the mouth......

Working closely with insurance adjusters I know a few methods used by contractors to secure the contract. First I admire your character in the face of rejection.It challenges our personality. It challenges our character and the way we look at our life. tinner has the right approach. Put it on the H/O. Some contractors try to get a signed contract before the adjuster comes out. The insurance company only has to pay what is determined to be fair and reasonable for the zip code based on their estimating software(usually xactimate 27). Getting an agreement before may in fact take the H/O off the market. What it doesn't do is require the insurance company to pay what ever you determine is the price you are asking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzLB4xAY10Y&feature=related B) :) :) B) Deep Down In Florida Where The Sun Shines Damn Near Every Day

Charging $25.00 for proposals nearly stopped that for me. And the few that did switch, well, at least I got gas money for the trip. Phone doesn't ring as much, but each ring is almost a signed contract. Closing rate for the ones that pay for a proposal is 92%.