Let’s say your day starts with a couple inspections. Everything goes great but when you arrive back at your office, you realize that one of your sketches has a measurement that isn't quite right. Your only option is to put the rest of your work on hold to re-visit the property and measure again. But […]
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 […]
When you go out on an inspection it can sometimes be a hassle making sure you've gathered all the data you need, and even more of a pain sifting through things you don't need. With Critical Items, focus on the fields you want during the inspection. It replaces your paper checklist with a single screen […]
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…
Guest post from Brandon Reich, an appraiser, owner of Choice Valuation, PLLC and creator of TrendSheet 4 and Spark. You can find TrendSheet 4 and Spark in the TOTAL Store. As an active appraiser, I struggle with time; needing more of it, using it efficiently, and when a new tool comes out, having the time […]
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 […]
You can’t have a website without a domain. Simply put, your “domain” is just a fancy word for the dot com name of your site. And when it comes to your XSites, it’s pretty simple to set up your domain name and get your business out on the web for potential clients to start viewing […]
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 […]
