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Stop wasting time Sketching in Xactimate - Sketch Shortcuts with Alena Wilson
Since it’s an underutilized part of the software, I thought I’d share a few shortcuts with you to make using this part of Xactimate just a little bit easier.
If you’d like to download the Sketch Shortcut list mentioned in the video, click the link below to grab your copy.
estimatemastery.com/sketchshortcuts/
These shortcuts will also save you time, in the long run, if you start using them today!
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Відео

O&P Baked
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💡 Overhead and profit are included in every line item, beyond just labor and materials, for the subcontractor. When you become the General Contractor (GC), you oversee and coordinate the trades, taking on a new role. Roofing sales organizations often hire subcontractors, making them GCs. Companies like Tom Smith Home Roofing aren’t hammering themselves; they’re subcontracting. The key differenc...
Shingle waste made plain for the adjuster!
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Download our Waste vs Starter Calculator to show, mathematically, why more material over and above the waste on the field shingle is warranted for the replacement of the roof! estimatemastery.com/wastevsstartercalculator/ To Discover More how Estimate Mastery can help you save time and make more money check us out at www.estimatemastery.com Follow Our Socials: Instagram: @estimate_mastery TikTo...
You're Leaving Money on the Table! 10 Commonly Missed Xactimate Line Items.
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After working with thousands of contractors over the past 10 years, I’ve discovered that there are about 10 line items that most people leave behind. There’s 3 top line items that I see almost on a daily basis that contractors are leaving on the table which can add up to thousands each month that you’re leaving in the insurance company’s pockets. Download the PDF with all 10 commonly missed lin...
Interview w/ Dmitry
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We had a really great interview with Dmitry w/ @Roofing Insights ! 🌊 A rising tide raises all boats! 🌊 When we work together and share knowledge, we all benefit. Some people might say, "Don't tell the guy across the street about this," but I say, "Communicate and collaborate!" 🤝 In our industry, isolation doesn't work. If pricing issues arise, coming together can help fix them. Let's lift each ...
Roofing Secrets Revealed! One on One with Dmitry Lipinskiy from Roofing Insights!
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I’m excited to share with you an interview that I held with Dmitry Lipinskiy from Roofing Insights yesterday! You can follow Dmitry here: @RoofingInsights3.0 www.mymarketingfitness.com/ To Discover More how Estimate Mastery can help you save time and make more money check us out at www.estimatemastery.com Follow Our Socials: Instagram: @estimate_mastery TikTok: ‪@EstimateMastery‬ Facebook: face...
Why YOU should get Certified in Xactimate NOW!
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To put it simply: Certification helps you get paid more in less time. Now that you know why you should get Certified, click the link below to get our Xactimate Level 1 Prep Document for FREE! estimatemastery.com/level1certificationmanual/ If you are ready to register for your Xactimate Level 1 Certification Test, use the link below and our promo code to save you 15% off! PROMO CODE: "XM8Cert" w...
Save Time & Money with these 5 Apps!
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Save Time & Money with these 5 Apps!
Leverage Xactimate to get paid faster!
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Leverage Xactimate to get paid faster!
How To Get The Photos That Will Get You Paid
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How To Get The Photos That Will Get You Paid
How to add O&P To Specific Areas Of Xactimate
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How to add O&P To Specific Areas Of Xactimate
Elevate Event
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Elevate Event
How to Download the Estimate Mastery Company Checklist
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How to Download the Estimate Mastery Company Checklist
Ready to Generate an Additional $25,000 Per Month OF PURE PROFIT??
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Ready to Generate an Additional $25,000 Per Month OF PURE PROFIT??
The #2 Mistake Contractors Make
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The #2 Mistake Contractors Make
The #1 Mistake Contractors Make
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The #1 Mistake Contractors Make
Book Recommendation 📖
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Book Recommendation 📖
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
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Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
Flower Power
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Flower Power
How To Play The Insurance Game...And WIN!
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How To Play The Insurance Game...And WIN!
R#1 Xactimate Why Certified
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R#1 Xactimate Why Certified
Rejection #2 Inside Policy
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Rejection #2 Inside Policy
5 Top Time Saving Tips Most Contractors Don't Know
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5 Top Time Saving Tips Most Contractors Don't Know
Click for Detail
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Click for Detail
3 Reasons Adjusters Reject Your Estimates
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3 Reasons Adjusters Reject Your Estimates
How To Overcome the Cost of Doing Business Objection
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How To Overcome the Cost of Doing Business Objection
How To Order An EagleView Report Through Xactimate
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How To Order An EagleView Report Through Xactimate
How to Integrate Xactimate With EagleView
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How to Integrate Xactimate With EagleView
Top 3 Updates in Xactimate That You Need To Know
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Top 3 Updates in Xactimate That You Need To Know
Top 3 Mistakes Contractors Are Making Right Now
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Top 3 Mistakes Contractors Are Making Right Now

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jbt8484
    @jbt8484 2 години тому

    Thank you so much for the sketch videos, they are super helpful for someone that is just starting out using Xactimate. I would love for you to create a how to on roof sketches that show how to incorporate dormers and in particular, dormers that have no sidewalls, the rakes just go back into the roof!

  • @oldemaildanielledamico7063
    @oldemaildanielledamico7063 3 години тому

    SKETCH

  • @robertkraft494
    @robertkraft494 День тому

    Thank you so much

  • @brendarodriguez4927
    @brendarodriguez4927 День тому

    Thank you very much. Do you have an updated version of the Prep?

  • @PamelaBrownTheBuzz
    @PamelaBrownTheBuzz День тому

    Thanks, i always learn something:)

  • @mnmikeoutdoors8595
    @mnmikeoutdoors8595 День тому

    Stairs please.

  • @werner76
    @werner76 День тому

    Alena, Thank you for the tips. you are the best! I learned something new today.

  • @bridgesryan
    @bridgesryan День тому

    Sketch

  • @todddillashaw5614
    @todddillashaw5614 2 дні тому

    Excellent as always. On the elevation view, it is important which side of the wall the arrow is pointing at. If it on an exterior wall you will need to keep in mind the one-foot extension to the wall area below elevation.

  • @Tasha-qg5hp
    @Tasha-qg5hp 3 дні тому

    I'm working on an estimate that contains 2 rooms below the stairs. One at the end as a closet and one close to the front as a bedroom closet. Is there a way to split the room below stairs?

  • @stoneskinner4576
    @stoneskinner4576 8 днів тому

    Thank you for the plethora of knowledge in this video! I am wondering what link you were on for the “Roofing Prices in Xactimate” portion at 12:00. Please and thank you:D

  • @mirandawhite8644
    @mirandawhite8644 9 днів тому

    At the end of your videos can you show us, the viewers, a side-by-side comparable estimate of your revised settlement page next to the adjusters settlement page(s) that you are analyzing/recommending (redacted as needed) so we can see a like-for-like comparison of RCV/ACV in regard to what you are coaching to? No doubt there are errors to the adjuster and contractor side. However, I’m curious as to when an estimate is near but not far off when does it become worth the contractors time/resources to not try to come to come to an agreement with the adjuster vs. spending working hours behind a screen and a keyboard rather than a phone call to come to an agreed scope and figures?

  • @brandonbufford1310
    @brandonbufford1310 10 днів тому

    How can I tell if my estimate is acv. Or rcv

  • @lakeeshea
    @lakeeshea 13 днів тому

    Sketch

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 7 днів тому

      Please email "sketch" to info@estimatemastery.com and we'll get that to you!

  • @Dorlinedainwen
    @Dorlinedainwen 15 днів тому

    Ah yes... thank god people are experiencing misfortunes and loss. Such wonderful opportunity.

  • @FreddyGarcia-q3r
    @FreddyGarcia-q3r 16 днів тому

    sketch

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 15 днів тому

      Please email "sketch" to info@estimatemastery.com and we'll get that to you!

  • @iam_enough503
    @iam_enough503 16 днів тому

    Sketch

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 15 днів тому

      Please email "sketch" to info@estimatemastery.com and we'll get that to you!

  • @zebiraross
    @zebiraross 16 днів тому

    Great information. It looks like the same language "independent of any final cleaning at the end of the job if warranted" is also found with the removal of shingles and felt. Shouldn't the same reasoning be applied here? My subs do a great job cleaning up after the job picking up obvious debris. What isn't obvious are all the nails around the perimeter of the home that can be hidden in grass, flower beds, window wells, weeds, etc. I've found them 20+ ft from the home. They go back with magnets for a final cleanup of these nails. I also go back for a final cleanup for the nails to prevent injuries of someone stepping on them. Probably takes the 4 guys .5 hours with my subs and an extra hour for me. Also, the removal of shingles and felt disposal does not include disposal of new materials waste like waste from new shingles, ridge/hip cap (new and old), drip edge, turtle vents, flashings, packaging's, etc. It takes extra time to clean up and dispose of these materials.

  • @rudyescobar8017
    @rudyescobar8017 17 днів тому

    Is there a way to transfer the eagle view diagram to exactimate if you already had the report before integrating the 2 systems together?

  • @AngelaChamberlain-x4r
    @AngelaChamberlain-x4r 17 днів тому

    Sketch

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 17 днів тому

      Please email "sketch" to info@estimatemastery.com and we'll get that to you!

  • @correyadkins8887
    @correyadkins8887 18 днів тому

    Every supplement I see now is fluffed to do 1 of 3 things. 1. Open up negotiations to try to give and take to get the price higher. 2. Open up a possibility for a re inspection from a senior adjuster or an engineer. 3. Begin the appraisal process. It amazes me the amount a roof would cost if we allow the supplements. I just kicked one back TODAY requesting $1,400 a SQ for a roof in Minnesota. Just a regular 6:12 pitch 1 story laminate shingles roof. Retail for this roof is about $450 a sq. So it amazes me that since insurance is paying it should cost $950 a SQ more than retail? Oddly enough I wrote the estimate for $804 a SQ and that’s where it will stay. My point. Just because it’s a line item in xact doesn’t mean it should be used! A well written roof estimate holds north of 40% profit at least these days. This should be enough!

  • @stephaniekellar9248
    @stephaniekellar9248 18 днів тому

    Sketch

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 17 днів тому

      Please email "sketch" to info@estimatemastery.com and we'll get that to you!

  • @patricksheehy1762
    @patricksheehy1762 20 днів тому

    Under the roof dropdown under the last column custom roof has a bay roof.

  • @karlmeeks6859
    @karlmeeks6859 21 день тому

    Sketch. And TY!

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 17 днів тому

      Please email "sketch" to info@estimatemastery.com and we'll get that to you!

  • @kadiyalaraju-n2s
    @kadiyalaraju-n2s 22 дні тому

    Is it possible to sketch dome roof structure in xm8, if yes could you please make a video Thanks in advance

  • @cosondramartin1227
    @cosondramartin1227 22 дні тому

    Your videos are so helpful do you have any video where you help adjusters work a claims?

  • @maquiavelalord
    @maquiavelalord 23 дні тому

    Eres genial Elena, empece a conocer de cerca la insdustria del Roofing me llamo mucho la atención y ahora estoy recopilando informacion y aprendiendo mucho, tienes informacion muy valiosa con tus videos, es de mucha ayuda para las personas que vamos en busca de un futuro mejor. Estoy trabajando muy duro para en un momento tener una compañia de roof. gracias por tus videos.

  • @RavenClariceStahrling
    @RavenClariceStahrling 23 дні тому

    This is great 🎉

  • @AboveGroundRoofingLLC
    @AboveGroundRoofingLLC 26 днів тому

    Sketch

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 17 днів тому

      Please email "sketch" to info@estimatemastery.com and we'll get that to you!

  • @tiffanyacuff9450
    @tiffanyacuff9450 26 днів тому

    I am working in Xact's workbook and am running into where most of my roofing measurements are right except for a few. It is frustrating because I can't just change one thing without throwing everything off. I'm wondering if anyone would have any tips for that. Looks like a couple of my ridge measurements are off.

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 15 днів тому

      There are locks you can set on the sketch that prevents them from changing. This should allow you to change the ones you want without impacting the locked ones. You can also type your lengths instead of dragging lines to reach specific measurements.

  • @VladimirCastillo-uq2jg
    @VladimirCastillo-uq2jg 27 днів тому

    Do you offer Estimate Writing Services For Insurance Paid Roof Replacement Projects?

  • @VladimirCastillo-uq2jg
    @VladimirCastillo-uq2jg 27 днів тому

    Do you offer Estimate Writing Services For Insurance Paid Roof Replacement Projects

  • @CamiliaPowell-b8e
    @CamiliaPowell-b8e 27 днів тому

    Sketch

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 17 днів тому

      Please email "sketch" to info@estimatemastery.com and we'll get that to you!

  • @mymanmatty2241
    @mymanmatty2241 28 днів тому

    How do you approach adjuster who will only cover effected wall for painting and will only allow patching in removed padding before the carpet replacement.

  • @triciamcfadden9191
    @triciamcfadden9191 Місяць тому

    Launch

  • @CodyHudspeth-p4s
    @CodyHudspeth-p4s Місяць тому

    It keep telling me it requires a claim number? But doest give me the option under contractor.

  • @theadjuster151
    @theadjuster151 Місяць тому

    💰 🤑 💸

  • @chind0na
    @chind0na Місяць тому

    Nice explanation. Are we still able to view the "normal" EV PDF report on the EV account ? Is there a way to add missing walls over a given square footage? Thank you

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery 17 днів тому

      Yes, you will still receive the "normal EV PDF in your email.

  • @aladdincarpetfloors8133
    @aladdincarpetfloors8133 Місяць тому

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @maiastonebridge9568
    @maiastonebridge9568 Місяць тому

    VERY confusing for a beginner trying to learn about macros.

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery Місяць тому

      Sorry about that. Have you watched our X-1 walk through? That takes you through everything!

    • @maiastonebridge9568
      @maiastonebridge9568 Місяць тому

      @@EstimateMastery Working on it! :)

  • @aoaoaoaoaa
    @aoaoaoaoaa Місяць тому

    Fantastic presentation for newbies like me. THANKS

  • @BrianAustin74
    @BrianAustin74 Місяць тому

    Great video with great advice.

  • @rodneydavis9172
    @rodneydavis9172 Місяць тому

    I saw where I can use the camera on my phone to sketch the room. Is there a way I can do this on an android phone that does not have Lidar on it? Thank you in advance for the help

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery Місяць тому

      No. The only way to do this is with an Apple product and Lidar.

    • @rodneydavis9172
      @rodneydavis9172 Місяць тому

      @@EstimateMastery do you think it is worth the money to get apple products for it?

  • @iansmith3975
    @iansmith3975 Місяць тому

    Couple extra dollars per line item really makes a difference. I think if you’re careful with the percentage you’re adding, this is a nice little trick

  • @Stephen-gn3bo
    @Stephen-gn3bo Місяць тому

    How do you do this in X1? I tried duplicating it but the copy dropdown menu does not any other profile options

    • @EstimateMastery
      @EstimateMastery Місяць тому

      You will need to download the missing profile. From the dashboard, select Tools. You will see the additional available profiles.

  • @billymichael3627
    @billymichael3627 Місяць тому

    I liked your presentation and even learned a few tricks. Thanks for that. I went to your link and it took me to a roofer’s estimate page. I noticed on your rights reserved statement on line 5 that you might want to adjust the wording. Keep up the good work.

  • @PamelaBrownTheBuzz
    @PamelaBrownTheBuzz Місяць тому

    you are awesome. I always learn something new :)