Appraiser (Independent Contractor)

About Pearl

Pearl is an AI-powered platform supporting professional services at global scale. Through our flagship brand, JustAnswer, we facilitate connections between individuals and licensed and qualified professionals across 196 countries. Our technology enables secure chat and phone interactions, helping customers access expert guidance when they need it.

At Pearl, we provide the technology infrastructure and customer platform that enable verified Experts to connect directly with individuals seeking information, guidance, and professional expertise related to their situation.

About the Opportunity

Pearl offers qualified appraisers the opportunity to participate on our platform as independent contractors. This is not an employment position and does not include employee benefits. Participating Experts maintain full professional independence and are responsible for complying with applicable professional standards and requirements in their field.

As an Appraiser Expert, you may choose to respond to customer inquiries submitted through the platform and provide professional information and guidance related to the identification, valuation, and assessment of items and property within your area of expertise.

This flexible engagement model allows you to supplement your existing practice or professional work while maintaining full control over your schedule and participation level.

You have full control over:

• Setting your own availability
• Choosing which customer questions to answer
• Engaging with customers via chat or phone
• Providing professional appraisal-related insight remotely
• Determining how often you participate

There are no long-term commitments required.

Compensation

Participating Experts are compensated on a per-engagement basis for completed interactions. Compensation varies depending on the nature of the engagement and applicable factors. Payments are issued on a monthly basis. There are no fees to apply or join the platform.

Optional Technology & Practice Support Tools

In addition to answering customer inquiries, Experts may choose to access optional tools designed to support workflow and customer communication, including:

• Practice management features
• Customer intake and communication tools
• Optional access to customer inquiries submitted through the platform

Use of these tools is entirely optional and intended to provide additional flexibility based on your individual needs.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Active membership, certification, or accreditation from a reputable national or international appraisal association, such as ISA, ASA, IAAO, IVSC, AOA, AAA, ADAA, or PADA, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience (e.g., appraiser, auctioneer, curator, instrument designer, or maker)
• A degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Art Business, Contemporary Art, Fine and Decorative Art & Design, or Gemology, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience if you do not hold one of the above certifications, memberships, accreditations, or degrees

Remote participation. Flexible engagement. Independent contractor opportunity.