✅ alabamadiminishedvalue.com
Operated by: The St. Lucie Appraisal Company
🏢 Parent Company Overview: The St. Lucie Appraisal Company
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Website(s):
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Principal: Franklin Colletta
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Licensed appraiser and adjuster in five states: Florida, California, Texas, Connecticut, and North Carolina. No licensure required in Alabama to prepare automobile valuation and diminished value appraisals.
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✅ Credentials & Licensing
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State-Issued Licenses (verified for Colletta and team):
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Being a licensed insurance adjuster or auto damage appraiser in multiple states far surpasses the bar set by “certified” memberships like IACP or ADAR.
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This licensing ensures legal compliance, ethics standards, and continuing education—making their qualifications especially robust.
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✅ Methodology
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Uses a real-market dealer interview method, gathering 6+ quotes from local dealers and wholesalers for comparable vehicles.
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Avoids “formulaic” approaches or generic depreciation models (like 17c or blanket percentage deductions).
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Reports are USPAP-informed but also tailored for practical use in actual claims/litigation.
🌟 Reputation & Reviews
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Trustpilot, Google, and Yelp: Dozens of 5-star reviews praising:
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Success in small claims and civil courts
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Full DV claim payouts
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Fast, professional customer service
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Reddit and Insurance Forums: Multiple anecdotes from users who successfully recovered thousands based on their reports.
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No significant complaints or negative ratings found via BBB or public forums.
🔍 Summary Assessment
| Category | Rating | Notes |
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| Licensure | ✅ Excellent | Multi-state licenses including NC — meets highest compliance level |
| Methodology | ✅ Proven & rigorous | Real-world quotes, not algorithms — insurance-friendly |
| Reputation | ✅ Strong | Dozens of successful outcomes, widespread praise |
| NC Compliance | ✅ Fully Compliant | One of the few who meet NC’s strict licensure requirement |
| Certifications | ⚠️ Not needed | Avoids pay-to-play “certifications” in favor of real licensure |
✅ Final Verdict
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company — including its subsidiary sites like alabamadiminishedvalue.com — is among the most qualified and professionally credentialed DV appraisers in the U.S.
$275.00. You may also make your Credit Card Payment by telephone, call 772-359-4300.
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