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- All-new "track-style" webinars let you choose specific topics and experience levels.
- All courses are FREE. Take a live webinar, watch a recorded class, how-to video or download an eBook anytime.
- Invite co-workers, assistants or trainees: Over 3,500 attended our live training courses in the past year alone.
- Interact with expert instructors and network with your peers nationwide.
- Classes like "Jumpstart Your XSite" are proven to help you start getting new clients immediately.
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WINTOTAL
Don’t know where to start? This class shows you how to start a report in WinTOTAL, then thoroughly covers the main features of the Forms and Comps side-by-side PowerViews. Even if you think you know everything about WinTOTAL, chances are that you’ll find something new and indispensable in this class. Brush up on the best ways to import and optimize your photos, then watch as we cover the main features of how to get both location and flood maps into your reports. Ever found a closed listing on your MLS and wished that you could bring all that data into the grid with just two clicks? Chances are that your MLS allows you to download closed listings into your WinTOTAL, and we’ll show you how to set up this import for your database, customize your search features, and finally – how to import an address from the database into your forms. Did you ever wonder why your sketch couldn’t be as easy to do as the rest of your appraisal report? At a la mode we wondered the same thing - and our solution was DaVinci Desktop, our free sketcher that’s built right into WinTOTAL. If you’re tired of wasting time redrawing your entire sketch because of one line you had to change, retracing walls you’ve already drawn to build your second floor, or trying to figure out the exact order your sketcher wants you to draw the first floor, garage, and patio then this is the class for you. In this webinar we show you how to draw and modify sketches in WinTOTAL's packaged DaVinci sketcher. Have you mastered the basics and think your WinTOTAL knowledge is up to snuff? Join us while we cover the more advanced features of WinTOTAL. From sharing Quicklists across your network to using the Digital Workfile to reduce your paper costs, you’ll see the features that really make WinTOTAL shine. In this short video we’ll introduce you to the new General Purpose forms in WinTOTAL so you can get started with forms that are far more appraiser-friendly for non-lender work. In this class, we’ll take a short trip around the “elite” office to show you ways you can use what you already own in your Elite package to cut typing time, reduce your paper budget, eliminate status calls, and start attracting new business. |
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XSITES
Don’t know where to start? This class covers the down-and-dirty basics of what to put and where to put it on the homepage of your XSite. Designed to help new users get the most benefit with the least hassle, we give you step-by-step guidelines for building a good home page that works for both site visitors and search engines alike. Even if you’ve had an XSite for a while, but aren’t seeing the results that you’d like, chances are high that you’ve missed a critical item that we cover in this class. Need to do some non-lender marketing but don’t know where to start? This class focuses on basic marketing concepts and how they integrate with your XSellerate and WinTOTAL. We show you how to create, import, synchronize and properly group your contacts for use in automated e-mail and print marketing campaigns for attorneys, CPAs, homeowners and more! While having a decent homepage is critical, if your website is little more than an online business card, at best you can expect to be underwhelmed with the business you get through it. To make your website into a business generator, you’ll need to prove that you really have answers to the problems your customers face AND that you’re the only one for the job. In this class, we’ll not only show you how to prove your expertise line but we’ll also take you through the process step-by-step in XSites.
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DAVINCI
Did you ever wonder why your sketch couldn’t be as easy to do as the rest of your appraisal report? At a la mode we wondered the same thing and our solution was DaVinci Desktop, our new free sketcher that’s built right into WinTOTAL. If you’re tired of wasting time redrawing your entire sketch because of one line you had to change, retracing walls you’ve already drawn to build your second floor, or trying to figure out the exact order your sketcher wants you to draw the first floor, garage, and patio then this is the class for you. In this webinar we show you how to draw and modify sketches in WinTOTAL's packaged DaVinci sketcher. DaVinci Mobile Pro completely revolutionizes the way you do your field inspections. Imagine if you could eliminate the time it takes to re-key your field notes without sacrificing the ease-of-use of your trusty pen and clipboard. That’s exactly what DaVinci Mobile Pro is designed to do. Come see how appraisers are saving up to 20 minutes per report using DaVinci Mobile Pro. |
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ORDERING, BILLING, AND ACCOUNTING
The days of receiving appraisal orders via fax are fading faster than an old toner cartridge. Instead, appraisers are realizing the value of accepting orders, updating status and delivering reports online. This course teaches you how to build and manage your own online ordering system to improve your efficiency and increase customer satisfaction. Creating the greatest appraisal report in the world may be satisfying, but it won't do you much good if you don't get paid for it. This course teaches you how to use WinTOTAL or you XSite to ensure proper billing, manage your receivables and improve your bottom line. Plus, learn how to ensure prompt payment through the use of integrated credit card processing. Your Enterprise Appraiser XSite comes with a number of different tools to help you collect your appraisal fees. In this short video, we’ll show you how to use credit card processing, pay-on-pickup, and collection notices to ensure that you get paid on time. |
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MARKETING
The best web site design in the world is wasted if customers aren't using it. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to drive customer traffic to your XSite. This course outlines strategies to improve your search engine rankings, and dispels several myths along the way. Plus, we'll explore other effective ways of getting potential clients to click through to your site and look into traditional marketing efforts. Need to do some non-lender marketing but don’t know where to start? This class focuses on basic marketing concepts and how they integrate with your XSellerate. We show you how to create, import, synchronize and properly group your contacts for use in automated and print marketing campaigns for attorneys, CPAs, homeowners and more! As appraisers look to cut expenses, expensive advertising venues are on the chopping block. But you don't have to give up leads and new business -- you have to advertise smarter. Any website can act as a billboard. But XSites include a powerful set of tools that can turn your site into an interactive business tool. This course teaches you how to create a complete library of lead capture forms and apply them to content pages or as doorway forms. Plus, you'll learn how to integrate your leads with your online Contact manager to drive your marketing efforts. |
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GUEST SPEAKERS
Science fiction or reality? This course shows how a fellow appraiser has embraced the paperless concept and put it to work in his business. Often one of the most time-consuming parts of the appraisal process, it’s also one that changes the most from appraiser to appraiser. This course shows you how your fellow appraisers are using technology to work faster and smarter. This course teaches safe practices as it relates to computer, network and wireless security. Topics discussed include secure Internet access, spy/ad ware and virus protection as well as data backup solutions. And it’s all presented in laymen’s terms, instead of the usual techno-speak. Learn how to prove and support your adjustments/conclusions by studying market and buyer behavior trends, with appraiser, and Excel expert, Anthony Young. |
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MERCURY NETWORK
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STARTING A NEW REPORT
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WORKING WITH COMPS
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SIGNING AND DELIVERING REPORTS
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BILLING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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MOBILE TOOLS
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XSELLERATE
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DAVINCI
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