Rate.com: Property Damage Appraisers Featured in ‘You’re Insured. Disaster Strikes. Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes’

To help homeowners ensure they reap the most from their insurance companies after experiencing a catastrophe, Rate.com spoke with insurance professionals, including Vince Vettese, COO of Property Damage Appraisers, to identify the most common screw ups and how to avoid them.

Vettese starts the conversation off by explaining how to handle potential violation conditions that homeowners should be aware of. He explains that while you should not start cleaning until an appraiser comes in person to see the damage, you’re still obligated to prevent further damage.

“Policies also have damage mitigation clauses. So if there’s water coming in through the roof, it’s your responsibility to mitigate that damage as best you can,” Vettese told Rate.com.

He also advises that homeowners should take extensive photo and video evidence if they have to intervene to prevent further damage. Property Damage Appraisers, the nations’ leader in damage appraisals, has over 50 years experience in helping claimants navigate appraisals after damage to their homes, vehicles and speciality equipment.