If you’re anything like me, your plate is pretty full and finding any additional time is a miracle. Trying to balance home, work, and customer needs can feel impossible some days. With inspections due, reports to finish, and bills to pay, it’s easy to stay in your box of tried and true methods to get […]
**Update** The TOTAL for Mobile Boot Camp filled up quicker than we expected, so we're opening another class soon. Please check www.alamode.com/resources/traning for the most up-to-date list of courses. Going mobile is one of your top resolutions for 2018 (and okay, it was in 2016 and 2017 too, but 2018 is your year!). So, what’s […]
You're in the field and you notice some water damage to the interior wall of the bathroom. The homeowner is standing inches away watching your every move. You normally voice-record your notes for the sake of time, but with the zealous — maybe even overbearing — client nearby, that may be a little too risky. […]
TOTAL for Mobile is designed to save you time in the field. Your feedback allows us to add new features and improve the ones you love. You asked for better geocoding and access to more forms — and TOTAL for Mobile delivered. Geocode properties instantly Geocoding a property is a popular feature because it accurately […]
Have you ever spent hours (or even days) getting all of your appraisal files and settings back into place? All because of a hard drive crash or a switch to a new computer. It’s always better to play it safe with your appraisal data and be well prepared for these situations. No matter if you […]
In 2013, one of our goals was to release a new version of TOTAL that was built for multi-monitors and modern hardware. At the time, this was one of the most important things an appraiser could do to boost productivity. Today, there's a lot of talk on social networks about appraisers' having workstations with a […]
When you're gathering data at a property, you're probably used to jotting down details as you go from room to room to type up in your report later. TOTAL for Mobile's Rooms feature makes it easy to not only enter these room-by-room details, but also eliminates the need to retype your notes when you get […]
As 2015 comes to a close, it's time to start fishing out months of receipts and records to figure out your vehicle and mileage deductions for the 2015 tax year. Or is it?
Paul is one of our Appraisal Product Instructors. He's an expert on a la mode software and mobile workflow solutions, and is an unabashed gadget hound and device geek. He's taught hundreds of classes over the years to appraisers and is recognized as a leading authority on using laser measurement tools in appraisal work. Catch […]
Paul is one of our Appraisal Product Instructors. He's an expert on a la mode software and mobile workflow solutions, and is an unabashed gadget hound and device geek. He's taught hundreds of classes over the years to appraisers and, along with Joel Baker, has been on the road for our Modern Appraiser Roadshows over […]
