How to Produce Xactimate Industry Trend Reports

RIA’s Advocacy & Government Affairs (AGA) Committee is excited to share a valuable resource for restoration contractors: a new video from Ben Justesen, President of JRCC and Chair of the AGA Pricing Task Force, explaining how to access and produce Xactimate Industry Trend Reports.

These reports are a powerful tool for restoration professionals seeking to:
✅ Understand pricing trends in your region.
✅ Support discussions with carriers on material and labor price changes.
✅ Better advocate for accurate estimates during claims negotiations.
✅ Track fluctuations to inform your estimating processes and business planning.

Ben walks through:

• How to navigate the Xactimate platform to find industry trend reports.

• Tips for interpreting the data effectively.

• How these reports can strengthen your documentation during claims disputes.

Why This Matters

With material and labor costs shifting rapidly, staying informed about accurate local pricing trends is essential for restoration businesses to remain profitable and to ensure fair claim settlements. Accessing and utilizing these Xactimate reports will help you benchmark your pricing and support your estimating practices with clear, objective data.

RIA’s AGA Pricing Task Force is committed to equipping members with tools and knowledge to advocate for fair, accurate pricing in today’s restoration market.

Get Involved

✅ Watch the video to start using industry trend reports in your business.
✅ Share your experience using Xactimate reports with the AGA to improve advocacy efforts.
✅ Stay connected with RIA for additional educational resources on pricing and claims best practices.