One of the most helpful shortcuts in TOTAL Sketch is using the CTRL and arrow keys to access pop points. Many appraisers use pop points for "squaring off" a drawing, but they can also be used to "pop" interior walls directly over to a wall, without having to measure, estimate, or use the arrow key […]
Ever had to get a new computer on a whim? Whether you faced a crash, or the grandkids spilled water on your laptop, unexpected purchases are never fun. And that's before you start thinking about setting up all your old settings on your new machine…
The TOTAL Store is your one-stop shop for adding some of the hottest tools in the industry to TOTAL. (Think Apple’s App Store, but for appraisers.) With over 40 merchant products that are all integrated with TOTAL and several a la mode add-on products, you have the power to customize TOTAL exactly the way you […]
Guest post from Marty Haldane, Founder of ANOW. You can find ANOW in the TOTAL Store. As an appraiser, you're a small business owner and entrepreneur, and one of your most precious resources is time. Business process automation can save you precious hours. The ability to automate or eliminate redundant data entry frees you up […]
When you have hundreds of reports in the Appraisal Desktop, it can get pretty hard to remember which ones you’ve sent to the Vault or not. And you need to know if they're backed up in the case of an emergency. We don’t want there to be any confusion when it comes to the security […]
Ever spent hours setting up all your apps on a new computer? With the new Move TOTAL tool, you won't have to worry about setting up your new machine for hours on end. So, what will you need? Just a removable memory device like a flash drive or an external hard drive, and the Move […]
You probably noticed an increase in TOTAL updates recently. That's because we want to make things as easy and user-friendly as possible both in the office and in the field. Your continued feedback is what helps us decide what to tweak, improve, or add to TOTAL. So, keep it coming.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
