This update is designed to help you save time writing reports and answer client questions quicker. Keep your Photos PowerView openThe Photos PowerView is now undockable, so you can see all photos at once while working in the report. Manage your images on one screen and easily drag and drop them into your report on […]
When it comes to file storage solutions for appraisers, there are four basic elements you'd need to take into account: It should be large — You have to keep at least five years of reports, no matter how you store them, either in paper file cabinets, hard drives, or some online storage solutions. It should […]
Wouldn't it be nice to learn how to simplify and improve your appraising workflow while sitting in the comfort of your living room (or from anywhere with an Internet connection)? Now you can take some of our popular Roadshow classes online. The best part is that since these are live classes, not pre-recorded webinars, you […]
Are you moving to a new computer? Do you want TOTAL to perform like it did on the old machine? Exact can do this for you. First, make sure your Exact is installed on the new computer. Then after just six clicks, voila!, your QuickLists, contacts, user settings, comps database, and digital signature are downloaded […]
With our newest TOTAL update, we’ve put a lot of focus on making it easier than ever to manage your QuickLists. From adding a toolbar to give you easy access to options and settings, to giving you control over which QuickLists items are displayed, you'll love the new features. Here are 5 ways you can […]
Guest post from Andy Arledge, creator of the Appraiser Genie. Andy has over 30 years of experience in real estate, working as a salesman, a real estate broker, and an appraiser. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, he owned and developed custom software for the largest property management company in West Texas. He’s a […]
A glitchy hard drive can really ruin an appraiser’s week. When you’re busy, you need to minimize the technical problems that get in the way of being productive. But what happens when your hard drive fails completely? How badly would that affect your deadlines and future turn times? For many appraisers, losing working files is […]
Recently, the FHA has changed their Case Number rules in ways that may cause confusion. In order to prevent potential compliance issues, they are requiring appraisers to make adjustments to their workflow. Now, appraisers have to enter the FHA Case Number in their reports as the “Other File Number”. Fortunately, with TOTAL this setting adjustment […]
Sometimes when you make a mistake in a report, it can be a hassle to fix. Whether that's accidentally merging two reports together, or saving data to the wrong report (and not realizing it until the next day), slip-ups like these can take hours to correct. With TOTAL's Timeline feature, you don't have to worry […]
Our most recent TOTAL update gives you more control over how you enter your data and helps you save time. You can now set default rounding for sale, rental, and listing comparable adjustment fields. Even if you think you're only spending a couple of minutes manually rounding adjustments on every report, those minutes add up […]
