Going Mobile: How to choose the right DISTO™ for your next appraisal

A DISTO™ is one of the most beneficial tools for an appraiser looking to go mobile. It makes measuring properties easier and faster, and when paired with TOTAL for Mobile, it can help your business go totally paperless.

But you may be skeptical to take the leap from your old-school tape measure and clipboard – we get it! You don't want to end up with an expensive red paperweight on your desk. The first step in selecting the right tool is knowing your options. Here's a quick intro on the different varieties of DISTO™s available, and how to select the right one for your business.These are several essential features that every DISTO™ model has:

• Add/subtract abilities
• Pythagorus (2 and 3 leg options)
• Horizontal measuring
• Digital display

Past that, premium DISTO™s have one key feature that makes your mobile appraising even easier: Bluetooth. This connects your DISTO™ to TOTAL for Mobile for seamless measurement integration in the field. This means all of your measurements will be extremely accurate, and your information can easily sync to your mobile device. Higher priced models also include benefits like an easy-to-read touch screen, and the ability to take measurements from a photo.

Leica offers a wide variety of DISTO™s to fit any budget. It’s a tool that every appraiser can afford to buy, but can’t afford to be without. The best bang for your buck is the mid-priced E7500i. At $599, you'll get a helpful digital viewfinder, essential for those long measurements. Visit the DISTO™ page in the TOTAL Store for a full product breakdown.

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