Topic:  Press Releases

Naples, FL - a la mode, the creator of the market-leading TOTAL family of real estate appraisal products, announced today that PhoenixMobile mobile data gathering and sketching products for iPad, iPhone, and Android™ tablet will be in their TOTAL Store and fully integrated with the TOTAL family of appraisal software. Available in the second quarter of 2013, the Store will allow any appraiser to securely select from a growing list of third-party and a la mode products designed to extend the feature set of the core TOTAL appraisal programs. The TOTAL family of software products is the dominant appraisal report platform in the industry, used by more than half of all appraisers nationwide. The PhoenixMobile app enables appraisers to gather data, collect photos, create a sketch, and more on their iPhone, iPad, or Android™ device during the property inspection. Because of the Store API integration, all of this data gathered in the field will flow directly into the appraisal in TOTAL on their desktop without the need for retyping. This watertight integration will save appraisers time, eliminate data entry mistakes, and helps them become paperless. Steven Wright, President of PhoenixSuite, knows that appraisers stand to benefit the most from this integration. "Not only are we thrilled to be working with a la mode, we're excited about what this means for appraisers. Everyone works differently -- and a la mode gets that. It's obvious they've been listening to their customers. With TOTAL 2013 and the TOTAL Store, a la mode is continuing to focus on exactly what matters: the appraiser." John Farley, President of a la mode's Appraisal Division, welcomes PhoenixMobile to the long list of TOTAL Store Merchants. "We're happy to include PhoenixMobile in the TOTAL Store. Appraisers have been asking us to integrate with their apps and will be pleased that we're giving them more options in the mobile arena," Farley said. The TOTAL Store, and the associated integration APIs, allow third-party vendors to seamlessly integrate into the underlying TOTAL product architecture for a superior customer experience, all while avoiding the delays of traditional integration deal negotiations. TOTAL products are used by more of the nation's real estate appraisers than all other competing software applications combined, so inclusion in the TOTAL Store is essential to reaching the vast majority of real estate appraisers. For more information, visit www.alamode.com/TOTALStore.   Read more...

Naples, FL - a la mode, the creator of the market-leading TOTAL family of real estate appraisal products, announced today that Bluebook International will feature their AppraiserBASE™ cost data solution as a participating merchant in TOTAL Store and be fully integrated with the TOTAL family of appraisal software. Available in the second quarter of 2013, the Store will allow any appraiser to securely select from a growing list of third-party and a la mode products designed to extend the feature set of the core TOTAL appraisal programs. The TOTAL family of software products is the dominant appraisal report platform in the industry, used by more than half of all appraisers nationwide. Bluebook's AppraiserBASE is a leading cost and valuation solution designed for and by real estate appraisers. Backed by recognized industry professionals, AppraiserBASE does the intricate math and individual line item depreciation for the user, producing detailed breakout reports which support each of the calculations that produce the cost approach and cost to cure. Since AppraiserBASE is integrated with TOTAL 2013 via TOTAL Store's Application Programming Interface (API), appraisers can develop their reports without retyping property data back into AppraiserBASE, eliminating keystrokes and potential mistakes. John Farley, President of a la mode's Appraisal Division, welcomes Bluebook International to the long list of TOTAL Store Merchants. "We've been fans of Bluebook for a long time and are excited to finally integrate with them via the TOTAL Store. Using the standard TOTAL Store APIs and agreements has enabled all of us to shift our creativity toward new product and marketing ideas instead of custom development and deal negotiations," Farley said. Mark Josipovich, President and CEO of Bluebook, said, "We recognize the important leadership role that a la mode plays in the appraisal and related markets. We are excited to join together the industry's leading products. The combination of Bluebook's AppraiserBASE and a la mode's TOTAL Store platform is exciting and represents the future of the appraisal industry." The TOTAL Store, and the associated integration APIs, allow third-party vendors to seamlessly integrate into the underlying TOTAL product architecture for a superior customer experience, all while avoiding the delays of traditional integration deal negotiations. TOTAL products are used by more of the nation's real estate appraisers than all other competing software applications combined, so inclusion in the TOTAL Store is essential to reaching the vast majority of real estate appraisers. For more information, visit www.alamode.com/TOTALStore.   Read more...

Naples, Florida - a la mode, the creator of the market-leading TOTAL family of real estate appraisal products, announced today that Apex Software floorplan sketching products will be in their TOTAL Store and fully integrated with the TOTAL family of appraisal software.   Read more...

Naples, Florida - a la mode, the creator of the market-leading TOTAL family of real estate appraisal products, announced today their new TOTAL Store, and the associated integration API, will be available in the second quarter of 2013. The TOTAL product line is used by more appraisers than all competing products combined, which is why third-party vendor interest in the Store has been very strong.   Read more...

Naples, FL - Class Appraisal and a la mode announced today the launch of a customized MercuryDirect plugin that further enhances Class Appraisal's connection to a la mode's Mercury Network to reduce appraisal turn times and ensure the highest appraisal quality for Class' lender clients.   Read more...

Orlando, Florida - From the National Association of REALTORS Expo®, a la mode, one of the real estate industry's most innovative workflow technology companies, announced today their newest iPad app, RE:Focus Analytics. This stunning new iPad app transforms the way agents and brokers access and use the data in their MLS, creating a powerful property data console for highly visual, interactive market analysis even without a Wi-Fi or data connection.   Read more...

Naples, FL - As mortgage lender orders for disaster inspection reports surged to more than 200 times the normal level in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, real estate technology provider a la mode, inc. announced that its Mercury Network service will completely waive all fees related to gathering disaster reports in the affected areas. Mercury Network is the nation's premiere vendor management platform, handling millions of transactions each year for the nation's largest lenders and appraisal management companies.   Read more...

Naples, FL -- a la mode announced today a new strategic integration that allows lenders using mortgage technology provider SharperLending's Appraisal Firewall platform to place appraisal orders with any appraisal management company (AMC) using Mercury Network.   Read more...

Naples, FL - a la mode, the dominant national provider of real estate and valuation technology solutions, announced today that it has relocated its national headquarters to Naples, Florida.   Read more...

Oklahoma City, OK - a la mode announced today a new strategic integration that allows lenders using InHouse Inc.'s Connexions platform to place appraisal orders with any appraisal management company (AMC) using Mercury Network.   Read more...