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Each class will be offered multiple times and the Convention runs track-style, so you can mix and match to ensure you get the sessions that are most important to you. Below, you’ll find the schedule for each day. This schedule is subject to change.
Even if you’ve been to a convention before, there’s plenty of new stuff for you this year. We’ve added 16 new classes, and radically changed the courses we’ve offered before. If you have any comments about this lineup, or suggestions for additional classes, please drop a note to
9:00 – 10:00 am
Don’t miss this open-mic session. You’ll get tons of answers and sneak previews.
 10:00 – 12:00 pm
It’s the official kick-off of the 2007 Convention! The keynote address will be delivered by Pulitzer Prize-winner and Newsweek essayist George F. Will. Click to learn more about him.
12:00 – 1:30 pm
NEW! No tickets required! Beating the bushes for business is new to many appraisers after the recent boom. The most successful appraisal marketers in the industry are here to help. Panelists include Dave Biggers, Ann O’Rourke, and Brian Davis. Click to learn more.
Click on the course names for a description.
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| COURSE TRACKS |
| WinTOTAL Fundamentals |
Welcome to a la mode 
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1:30 - 2:30 pm |
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You’ll learn about all the resources available to you and the answers to questions like: How do I get support? What training is available? Where do I send product suggestions or feedback? All this and more is explained in this session. |
Comps Management
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
From importing comps from old reports, MLS data and other sources, to streamlining and automating adjustments, this class takes you inside WinTOTAL’s Comps PowerView. |
File Management and Archiving
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Create USPAP-compliant Digital Workfiles, and then back them up with Vault to ensure business continuity in case of a disaster like a PC crash, storm or fire. |
Formfilling Shortcuts
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Learn how to start new reports much faster than ever before. Blaze through forms with timesaving features like QuickLists and more. This class shares tons of
timesaving shortcuts. |
Moving from Athena to Aurora
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
If you haven’t moved to Aurora yet, this is your chance to upgrade without missing a beat. This course provides a “jumpstart” tutorial on the new features in Aurora, so you’ll be faster than ever when you get back to the office. |
Online Order Management
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Get online ordering up and running on your XSite. Learn how you can manage your orders to provide knock-your-socks-off customer service so they keep coming back.
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Photos and Mapping
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Make reports incredibly professional with the highest quality photos and maps. Discover the secrets of getting your photos into your report in no time. And find out how to improve your maps with annotations.
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XSites Basics
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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This course steps you through the XSites Wizard to design and launch your online web business.Build a ready-for-business website immediately.
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| Advanced Techniques |
Billing and Accounting
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Manage your day-to-day accounting tasks like invoicing and recording payments. Then, you’ll learn to manage your receivables, pay your staff and run custom business reports, either from WinTOTAL or your XSite. |
Advanced XSite Techniques
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Advanced page editing techniques like working with images, using tables and creating links. We’ll also separate fact from fiction when it comes to Search Engine Optimization. Plus, you see how to insert RSS news feeds and add your own Blog to keep your site fresh and get more clients. |
Get Paid!
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Collections is an uncomfortable racket. Learn to use your XSite to get up front payments, accept credit cards, force payment upon delivery, send automatic late notices
and more. |
Custom Addenda and Worksheets
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Use WinTOTAL’s dynamic addendum tool to create reports that automatically update as your form data changes.
In addition, we’ll explore the integrated worksheet system. |
Automated Marketing with XSellerate
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Learn how to use XSellerate to create and edit
e-mail and print ads, to build re-curring campaigns that generate more repeat business, non-lender orders and referral business. |
Elite Workflow
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2:30 - 3:30 pm |
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This course teaches you how to integrate the various pieces of the Elite package, including integrating WinTOTAL with your Appraiser XSite, InterFlood and the Vault. Plus, you’ll learn how to put your client database to work with XSellerate to drive new business. |
Marketing Tools
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Earn and keep more business with these rock-solid marketing techniques. Plus, you’ll see some of the options included in the WinTOTAL/XSite/XSellerate toolkit, including Blogging, the XSellerate “Past Owners” plug-in and the Property Presentation Wizard. |
Field Data Collection with Pocket TOTAL
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Learn how Pocket TOTAL can help you shave time while increasing the accuracy of your data. |
Generating Business with
your XSite
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Increase the number of visitors coming to your XSite with these proven search engine optimization techniques. Then find out how you can convert those visitors into paying customers using custom forms. |
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| Hands On Training |
WinTOTAL Hands On
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
If you’re the type of person who learns best by doing, then this class is for you. You’ll be seated at your very own PC to follow along with everything the instructor does. Along the way, you’ll touch on several of the most important timesaving features in WinTOTAL: SmartMerge, QuickLists, Auto-Adjustments, Image & Map editing and more.
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| Appraisers and Technology |
Computers for the Appraisal Office
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This course covers basic computer hardware, operating systems and simple networking skills. It includes discussions related to wireless technology, the new Vista® operating system, as well as keeping your computers and network maintained for peak performance.
It’s all in laymen’s terms, too! |
Better Inspection Photos
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There are almost as many cameras on the market as there are computers … maybe more. Choosing the right one for your appraisal practice is often a daunting task. In this session, find out the criteria one appraiser uses to select his photo equipment. |
Going Paperless
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Science fiction or reality? Come to this class and see how a fellow appraiser has embraced the paperless concept and put it to work in his business. |
Network Security
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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 in laymen’s terms.
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Field Data Techniques
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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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 takes you into the world of one appraiser and shows you how he’s using technology to work faster and smarter. |
Copyrighting your Appraisals
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Every appraiser retains a copyright to much of the content that makes up a final report. This course touches on the applicable intellectual property laws and helps clarify exactly what you own and how you can protect your rights
using WinTOTAL. |
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| VIP Partner Focus |
Apex Software
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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AreaSketch
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
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Datamaster
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
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Marshall & Swift SwiftEstimator
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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NDCdata
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QuickBooks Integration
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RapidSketch
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12:00 – 1:30 pm
NEW! No tickets required! You’re not only competing with other appraisers, you’re competing with new business models, computer algorithms, collateral databases and cascading values. At the same time, your appraisal data is better than AVM’s and agents using BPO’s. Learn how to thrive and differentiate your services in this new landscape. Panelists include Dave Biggers, Woody Fincham, and Jim Simmons. Click to learn more.
7:00 - ??? pm
Absolutely, this is a MUST. We’ll have a gourmet dinner buffet, and open bar, a hilarious comedian, and music and dancing all night. Click to buy your tickets now.
Click on the course names for a description.
| COURSE TRACKS |
Morning Sessions |
Afternoon Sessions |
| WinTOTAL Fundamentals |
Welcome to a la mode
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8:00 - 9:00 am |
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1:30 - 2:30 pm |
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You’ll learn about all the resources available to you and the answers to questions like: How do I get support? What training is available? Where do I send product suggestions or feedback? All this and more is explained in this session. |
| Comps Management |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
10:00 - 11:30 am |
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
From importing comps from old reports, MLS data and other sources, to streamlining and automating adjustments, this class takes you inside WinTOTAL’s Comps PowerView. |
| File Management and Archiving |
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Create USPAP-compliant Digital Workfiles, and then back them up with Vault to ensure business continuity in case of a disaster like a PC crash, storm or fire. |
| Formfilling Shortcuts |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
10:00 - 11:30 am |
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Learn how to start new reports much faster than ever before. Blaze through forms with timesaving features like QuickLists and more. This class shares tons of
timesaving shortcuts. |
Moving from Athena
to Aurora |
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
If you haven’t moved to Aurora yet, this is your chance to upgrade without missing a beat. This course provides a “jumpstart” tutorial on the new features in Aurora, so you’ll be faster than ever when you get back to the office. |
| Online Order Management |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Get online ordering up and running on your XSite. Learn how you can manage your orders to provide knock-your-socks-off customer service so they keep coming back. |
| Photos and Mapping |
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Make reports incredibly professional with the highest quality photos and maps. Discover the secrets of getting your photos into your report in no time. And find out how to improve your maps with annotations. |
| XSites Basics |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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This course steps you through the XSites Wizard to design and launch your online web business. Build a ready-for-business website immediately. |
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| Advanced Techniques |
| Billing and Accounting |
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Manage your day-to-day accounting tasks like invoicing and recording payments. Then, you’ll learn to manage your receivables, pay your staff and run custom business reports, either from WinTOTAL or your XSite. |
Advanced XSite Techniques
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Advanced page editing techniques like working with images, using tables and creating links. We’ll also separate fact from fiction when it comes to Search Engine Optimization. Plus, you see how to insert RSS news feeds and add your own Blog to keep your site fresh and get more clients. |
| Get Paid! |
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Collections is an uncomfortable racket. Learn to use your XSite to get up front payments, accept credit cards, force payment upon delivery, send automatic late notices
and more. |
| Custom Addenda and Worksheets |
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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Use WinTOTAL’s dynamic addendum tool to create reports that automatically update as your form data changes.
In addition, we’ll explore the integrated worksheet system. |
Automated Marketing
with XSellerate
|
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Learn how to use XSellerate to create and edit
e-mail and print ads, to build re-curring campaigns that generate more repeat business, non-lender orders and referral business. |
| Elite Workflow |
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2:30 - 3:30 pm |
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This course teaches you how to integrate the various pieces of the Elite package, including integrating WinTOTAL with your Appraiser XSite, InterFlood and the Vault. Plus, you’ll learn how to put your client database to work with XSellerate to drive new business. |
| Marketing Tools |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Earn and keep more business with these rock-solid marketing techniques. Plus, you’ll see some of the options included in the WinTOTAL/XSite/XSellerate toolkit, including Blogging, the XSellerate “Past Owners” plug-in and the Property Presentation Wizard. |
Field Data Collection with
Pocket TOTAL |
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Learn how Pocket TOTAL can help you shave time while increasing the accuracy of your data. |
Generating Business with
your XSite
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|
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
|
Increase the number of visitors coming to your XSite with these proven search engine optimization techniques. Then find out how you can convert those visitors into paying customers using custom forms. |
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| Hands On Training |
| WinTOTAL Hands On |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
10:00 - 11:30 am |
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
If you’re the type of person who learns best by doing, then this class is for you. You’ll be seated at your very own PC to follow along with everything the instructor does. Along the way, you’ll touch on several of the most important timesaving features in WinTOTAL: SmartMerge, QuickLists, Auto-Adjustments, Image & Map editing and more. |
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| Appraisers and Technology |
| Computers for the Appraisal Office |
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
|
This course covers basic computer hardware, operating systems and simple networking skills. It includes discussions related to wireless technology, the new Vista® operating system, as well as keeping your computers and network maintained for peak performance. It’s all in laymen’s terms, too! |
| Better Inspection Photos |
8:00 - 9:00 am |
|
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There are almost as many cameras on the market as there are computers … maybe more. Choosing the right one for your appraisal practice is often a daunting task. In this session, find out the criteria one appraiser uses to select his photo equipment. |
| Going Paperless |
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Science fiction or reality? Come to this class and see how a fellow appraiser has embraced the paperless concept and put it to work in his business. |
| Network Security |
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
|
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 in laymen’s terms. |
| Field Data Techniques |
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
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 takes you into the world of one appraiser and shows you how he’s using technology to work faster and smarter. |
| Copyrighting your Appraisals |
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4:30 - 5:30 pm |
Every appraiser retains a copyright to much of the content that makes up a final report. This course touches on the applicable intellectual property laws and helps clarify exactly what you own and how you can protect your rights
using WinTOTAL. |
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| Appraisers and Technology |
Apex Software
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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AreaSketch
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Datamaster
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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Marshall & Swift
SwiftEstimator
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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NDCdata
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8:00 - 9:30 am |
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
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QuickBooks Integration
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8:00 - 9:00 am |
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3:30 - 4:30 pm |
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RapidSketch
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8:00 - 9:30 am |
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3:30 - 5:00 pm |
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12:00 – 1:30 pm
NEW! No tickets required! The most pervasive problems in the industry today are in the bullseye with
document and identity security experts. Assess your level of exposure and protect yourself from fraud, theft and liability. Panelists include Brad Eaton, Jayme Kortman, and Tom Dean. Click to learn more.
Click on the course names for a description.
| COURSE TRACKS |
Morning Sessions |
Afternoon Sessions |
| WinTOTAL Fundamentals |
Welcome to a la mode
|
8:00 - 9:00 am |
|
1:30 - 2:30 pm |
|
You’ll learn about all the resources available to you and the answers to questions like: How do I get support? What training is available? Where do I send product suggestions or feedback? All this and more is explained in this session. |
| Comps Management |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
10:00 - 11:30 am |
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
From importing comps from old reports, MLS data and other sources, to streamlining and automating adjustments, this class takes you inside WinTOTAL’s Comps PowerView. |
| File Management and Archiving |
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Create USPAP-compliant Digital Workfiles, and then back them up with Vault to ensure business continuity in case of a disaster like a PC crash, storm or fire. |
| Formfilling Shortcuts |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
10:00 - 11:30 am |
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Learn how to start new reports much faster than ever before. Blaze through forms with timesaving features like QuickLists and more. This class shares tons of
timesaving shortcuts. |
Moving from Athena
to Aurora |
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
If you haven’t moved to Aurora yet, this is your chance to upgrade without missing a beat. This course provides a “jumpstart” tutorial on the new features in Aurora, so you’ll be faster than ever when you get back to the office. |
| Online Order Management |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
|
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
|
Get online ordering up and running on your XSite. Learn how you can manage your orders to provide knock-your-socks-off customer service so they keep coming back. |
| Photos and Mapping |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
|
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Make reports incredibly professional with the highest quality photos and maps. Discover the secrets of getting your photos into your report in no time. And find out how to improve your maps with annotations. |
| XSites Basics |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
|
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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This course steps you through the XSites Wizard to design and launch your online web business. Build a ready-for-business website immediately. |
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| Advanced Techniques |
| Billing and Accounting |
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Manage your day-to-day accounting tasks like invoicing and recording payments. Then, you’ll learn to manage your receivables, pay your staff and run custom business reports, either from WinTOTAL or your XSite. |
Advanced XSite Techniques
|
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Advanced page editing techniques like working with images, using tables and creating links. We’ll also separate fact from fiction when it comes to Search Engine Optimization. Plus, you see how to insert RSS news feeds and add your own Blog to keep your site fresh and get more clients. |
| Get Paid! |
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Collections is an uncomfortable racket. Learn to use your XSite to get up front payments, accept credit cards, force payment upon delivery, send automatic late notices
and more. |
| Custom Addenda and Worksheets |
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
|
Use WinTOTAL’s dynamic addendum tool to create reports that automatically update as your form data changes.
In addition, we’ll explore the integrated worksheet system. |
Automated Marketing
with XSellerate
|
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Learn how to use XSellerate to create and edit
e-mail and print ads, to build re-curring campaigns that generate more repeat business, non-lender orders and referral business. |
| Elite Workflow |
|
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2:30 - 3:30 pm |
|
This course teaches you how to integrate the various pieces of the Elite package, including integrating WinTOTAL with your Appraiser XSite, InterFlood and the Vault. Plus, you’ll learn how to put your client database to work with XSellerate to drive new business. |
| Marketing Tools |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
|
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
|
Earn and keep more business with these rock-solid marketing techniques. Plus, you’ll see some of the options included in the WinTOTAL/XSite/XSellerate toolkit, including Blogging, the XSellerate “Past Owners” plug-in and the Property Presentation Wizard. |
Field Data Collection with
Pocket TOTAL |
|
|
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
|
Learn how Pocket TOTAL can help you shave time while increasing the accuracy of your data. |
Generating Business with
your XSite
|
|
|
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
|
Increase the number of visitors coming to your XSite with these proven search engine optimization techniques. Then find out how you can convert those visitors into paying customers using custom forms. |
| |
| Hands On Training |
| WinTOTAL Hands On |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
10:00 - 11:30 am |
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
If you’re the type of person who learns best by doing, then this class is for you. You’ll be seated at your very own PC to follow along with everything the instructor does. Along the way, you’ll touch on several of the most important timesaving features in WinTOTAL: SmartMerge, QuickLists, Auto-Adjustments, Image & Map editing and more. |
| |
| Appraisers and Technology |
| Computers for the Appraisal Office |
|
|
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
|
This course covers basic computer hardware, operating systems and simple networking skills. It includes discussions related to wireless technology, the new Vista® operating system, as well as keeping your computers and network maintained for peak performance. It’s all in laymen’s terms, too! |
| Better Inspection Photos |
|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
|
|
There are almost as many cameras on the market as there are computers … maybe more. Choosing the right one for your appraisal practice is often a daunting task. In this session, find out the criteria one appraiser uses to select his photo equipment. |
| Going Paperless |
8:00 - 9:30 am |
|
|
|
Science fiction or reality? Come to this class and see how a fellow appraiser has embraced the paperless concept and put it to work in his business. |
| Network Security |
|
|
|
3:30 - 5:00 pm |
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 in laymen’s terms. |
| Field Data Techniques |
|
|
|
|
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 takes you into the world of one appraiser and shows you how he’s using technology to work faster and smarter. |
| Copyrighting your Appraisals |
|
|
2:30 - 3:30 pm |
|
Every appraiser retains a copyright to much of the content that makes up a final report. This course touches on the applicable intellectual property laws and helps clarify exactly what you own and how you can protect your rights
using WinTOTAL. |
| |
| Appraisers and Technology |
Apex Software
|
8:00 - 9:30 am |
|
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|
|
AreaSketch
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|
10:00 - 11:30 am |
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Datamaster
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10:00 - 11:30 am |
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Marshall & Swift
SwiftEstimator
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8:00 - 9:30 am |
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NDCdata
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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QuickBooks Integration
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1:30 - 2:30 pm |
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RapidSketch
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1:30 - 3:00 pm |
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