The year is almost over and retailers have already released the latest and greatest gadgets in hopes their product makes it underneath your tree. Here are some things to consider before cashing in on those end-of-year discounts when purchasing new tech gadgets for your appraisal business.
In December of 2016, a la mode staff members donated toys and clothing to 30 foster children via the OK Foster Wishes initiative for the holidays. In addition to the donations, a la mode employees spent one of their "Fourth Friday" volunteer days with OK Foster Wishes to help organize and deliver the Christmas gifts […]
If you've ever performed a drive-by inspection on a rental or listing, then you've probably experienced the same pain as many other appraisers. You spend time jotting down inspections notes and quickly try to transition to taking pictures with your camera, all while trying to be discrete. Fortunately, TOTAL for Mobile has alleviated this situation. […]
You can now add photos from your phone or tablet directly to reports. Simply: Plug your device into your computer Use the QuickPix importer to navigate to the folder Select the photos you want and click import This eliminates the hassle of having to use a separate camera in the field. No more going back […]
You're in the field and you notice some water damage to the interior wall of the bathroom. The homeowner is standing inches away watching your every move. You normally voice-record your notes for the sake of time, but with the zealous — maybe even overbearing — client nearby, that may be a little too risky. […]
Like every year, the holidays get closer and life just gets crazier, right? And if you're already behind on your deadlines, making time to see your family or get any holiday shopping done can be extremely difficult. All of this chaos might have you daydreaming about hiring someone to help. But the idea doesn't have […]
TOTAL for Mobile is designed to save you time in the field. Your feedback allows us to add new features and improve the ones you love. You asked for better geocoding and access to more forms — and TOTAL for Mobile delivered. Geocode properties instantly Geocoding a property is a popular feature because it accurately […]
Have you ever spent hours (or even days) getting all of your appraisal files and settings back into place? All because of a hard drive crash or a switch to a new computer. It’s always better to play it safe with your appraisal data and be well prepared for these situations. No matter if you […]
Let's say your best client asks you to take an assignment that's outside your norm. (Maybe it's using the Single-Family Comparable Rent Schedule, 1007) You accept it and your next step is to look for a similar 1007 you've done. Rather than going by memory and sifting through file names and address, use Vault's search […]
Most people think TOTAL Sketch Pro is only necessary if you want to integrate a third party sketcher program. But what they don't know is that is comes packed with must-have features that will save you time and make your life a whole lot easier.
