a la mode releases TOTAL 2011, touts more time saving tools for appraisers
March 08, 2011
OKLAHOMA CITY -- a la mode today released its latest version of industry-leading formfilling software for appraisers, TOTAL 2011. Appraisers today are facing increasingly shorter deadlines from lenders and appraisal management companies. TOTAL 2011 was developed as the fastest, most efficient formfiller ever to address this need.
“Every day appraisers tell us they need to get more done in less time, so we’ve added several outstanding features to help them do just that,” said Brad Eaton, chief product officer at a la mode.
Read More...
a la mode expanding Mercury Network to offer Broker Price Opinions (BPO)
February 23, 2011
Dallas, TX — From the floor of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Mortgage Servicing Conference, a la mode today announced the expansion of the Mercury Network Vendor Management Platform (VMP) to also offer Broker Price Opinions (BPOs). Mercury Network is the premier VMP, allowing the nation’s largest lenders and appraisal management companies to manage appraisals nationwide. The popular platform will soon connect these same clients to real estate agents and brokers via a one-of-a-kind BPO service. Read More...
Non-lender form debuts to much acclaim
February 08, 2007
More room to describe the intended user and use. An expanded Improvements section without the 1004-style check boxes. The ability to really drill down on highest and best use. Better and more effective disclaimers that protect you. There's a lot to like about WinTOTAL's new General Purpose - Residential form, a new non-lender form available right now to WinTOTAL users. Read More...
Don’t just target homeowners for non-lender work - drill down on FSBOs
February 08, 2007
You may have heard that the percentage of sales not involving a real estate agent -- For Sale By Owners, or FSBOs -- is declining. According to National Association of REALTORS® data, 12 percent of home sales are agent-free today, down from 13 percent in 2005. But with 2006 being the third-highest year on record for existing home sales, 12 percent is more than three quarters of a million FSBOs per year. Read More...
Identity protection and fraud deterrence coming in robust, convenient new program called SureDocs
January 25, 2007
Protecting your identity and the integrity of the data in your reports is a constant concern. To help you do that we’ve built Appraiser SureDocs. It will debut as a "public beta" — meaning you can try it for free, and provide (we hope) unfiltered feedback on the product — starting January 30. Appraiser SureDocs is a powerful tool you can use to protect your identity and the integrity of your reports, as well as maintain control over your intellectual property. Read More...
National media explores issue of appraisal report ownership
January 25, 2007
A new article by a nationally-syndicated real estate columnist is bringing the issue of data stripping and ownership of appraisal reports to the fore. Read More...
Value-skewing potential of buyer incentives increasing
January 04, 2007
Some time ago we wrote in this space about the unique problem of accounting for buyer incentives in a normalizing housing economy with a lot of inventory for sale. Based on the response, it was an issue you care about and are dealing with a lot. Now, more economists and housing sector watchers are paying attention, too. Read More...
Katrina recovery program burned by AVMs; “Road Home” will use appraisals instead
January 04, 2007
The use of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) to calculate property damage in hurricane and flood ravaged New Orleans was recently discontinued, with government officials conceding the AVM values were often drastically off the mark. In most cases pre-storm appraisals will be used instead. Read More...
2007 real estate outlook: Some are bearish, but many optimistic for recovery
January 04, 2007
A new year brings fresh new looks at the housing road ahead. We took a look at a number of regional and national 2007 real estate forecasts. Experts are telling us that they are guardedly optimistic the coming year will see a rebound in sales, probably near midyear, steady interest rates if not a drop, and a likely bump in the amount of work for residential appraisers. Read More...
Time to think about your 2006 tax return
December 15, 2006
We make and sell software and technology, we don't give tax advice. Hopefully, you already seek professional help with your business' books. If so, consult your tax professional about whether these year-end business and personal tax tips might be right for you. Read More...
Next Page »
