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Old 10-27-2007, 04:02 PM   #1
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Computer Estimating Program


I am looking for the best estimating software for a franchise I am working on. Fire and water damage, local tradesman subs, rs means pricing ect... anyone know of the best ...that is affordable for most...??

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Old 10-30-2007, 11:41 AM   #2
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Re: Computer Estimating Program


The four most used estimating programs that are accepted by carriers are Xactware (State Farm) , MS/B Marshall, Swift Boeteck (Allstate) Powerclaim, & Simsol. Carriers use a prefered program, some even have their own profiles.

If you want into this market you will need to play by the big boys rules.

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As Big Bob said- if you're focusing on fire/water damage work, forget RS Means data- no one in that industry will accept it, so you might as well use what they'll accept.
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