Three mobile myths: BUSTED

on August 13, 2015

Despite the fact that our TOTAL for Mobile app is free on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire HD. And despite the fact that appraisers constantly tell us that mobile saves them 30 minutes or more per assignment… There are still plenty of you out there who haven't gone mobile yet!

Import MLS data with just a few clicks

on August 4, 2015

Many appraisers still spend at least 20-30 minutes retyping comp data from their MLS to the report. TOTAL's MLS Text Importer can do the same work in just one minute. This feature is always a popular topic at Roadshows and in our Tech Tip e-mails since it's a great time saver and helps reduce errors.

iBlazr 2 could solve your mobile flash headaches

on July 8, 2015

Way back in December of 2013, I wrote a blog post about an upcoming mobile accessory product called the iBlazr (click here for the original post). At the time, I was excited because one of the chief concerns many appraisers I talked to about adopting mobile technology was that pictures typically came out too dark, […]

Useful programs to have on your PC

on July 7, 2015

As an appraiser, some programs and apps are essential. You know the ones – the programs you have open nearly every day, all day like your formfilling software, spreadsheets, maybe a calculator, etc. You know their ins and outs, their quirks, and what every single setting does.