water-mitigation
Real estate professionals and insurance adjusters need expert advice and training on subject like water and fire mitigation and restoration. For real estate agents, appraisers and other professionals involved in the process of selling homes, this training can help them recognize the costs of damage and potential increase or decrease in a home’s value. For insurance adjusters, knowing how to estimate and evaluate a claim is key. But this kind of training isn’t only helpful for some people.
Homeowner Preparation

If it is a real estate agent’s job to know the value of a home before selling it, then it is a homeowner’s job to know the value of their home so they can protect it. Knowing the details of mitigation work, the costs involved and the overall process of repairing a home after a catastrophic event can help a homeowner not only prepare for all the eventualities but it will also allow them to expertly evaluate insurance policies, coverages and any safety measures they might take in advance of a potential event.

Franchise Workers and Owners

Even if you are only working part-time as a home restoration specialist, the kind of training available in a water mitigation insurance course is invaluable. The simple ability to recognize damage where an untrained person might not see it will make you a better worker and will decrease costs for your employer, as you likely won’t miss the details and leave the site only partially repaired.

For franchise owners, not only is this training key, but it should be a regularly scheduled event for employees. Teachers, attorneys, doctors and all manner of other professionals are routinely encouraged to attend ongoing education. Something as important as water or fire damage repair is no different.

Home Sales

Real estate agents need to know what they’re selling and further might need to consult with repair specialists on an as-needed basis. Having the necessary training will only smooth the path to a consensus on costs and details and make things easier for everyone involved in a home sale.

While these kinds of classes might not seem all that exciting, given the potential costs of ignorance in these matters, one definitely outweighs the other.