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OPTION 2 - PAs







    Objective :  Fees



    What they do




        The larger the settlement, the larger the deductions for contingency fees
        The longer the claim, the greater the billable hours

        Inflated estimate that is not supported by facts but rather to compensate for their contingency fees
        Long and extensive process before any funds are released and your claim is settled


    Why it does NOT work




      Difficult negotiation  Out of pocket     Long delays and      Adversarial         No further          Emotional
       when estimate is       consultant       arduous process     approach leads     ahead, you still      burden to
        inflated above       expenses that     which may take        to ALE/LOI         do not have        uncertainties
       market value, in       may not be           years             payment            your home         and delays...and
       order to pay fees     recoverable                             stoppage            repaired            no home


     Your outcome




     Shortfall of money once  Years to settle  Self-funding the     Repairs do not begin until  Increased debt, loss of
          fess are paid       disagreements  shortfall to complete     costs and coverage      home or business, or
                              over value and     the repairs        disagreements are settled      bankruptcy
                                coverage




                                                                             Shortfall result:




                                                  Your Property

                                                    Investment


                                                                        33%              LESS in



                                                                               your property resale value

                                                                          You are still not made whole.  Why

                                                                             would you leave 33% of your

                                                                           investment money on the table?
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