Oklahoma City, OK,  March 20, 2003 –  a la mode inc., the nation’s leading provider of software for the real estate appraisal industry, announced the release of its XSites Appraiser websites. The release also includes a la mode’s new electronic messaging system, CertMail.

“Finally, appraisers are able to easily, rapidly and inexpensively build a truly unique site designed for their specific needs“, said Dave Affleck, an a la mode XSite Product Manager. “Unlike static template and other traditional websites, XSites actually do things for appraisers and their clients. They don’t just sit there.” Added Affleck, “XSites accept lender or consumer appraisal orders, provide appraisal clients with real-time status tracking, push order details into an appraiser’s desktop formfilling software, eliminating retyping, and alert appraisal clients to download their completed report.”

Some other XSites features include:

The ability to build a professional appraisal website in 15 minutes and change the entire site in only one click, with a dynamic on-screen wizard

Automatic domain name registration or the option to transfer an existing domain name

Over 60 sophisticated Flash-based and animated themes with dozens of pre-written, fully customizable appraisal web pages

One CertMail account with ten virus-protected mailboxes and 250MB of storage space

Automatic website submission to over 70 search engines
Affleck went on to explain that the XSites product is not only strategic for a la mode, but also for its clients. Web-based tools are being added to XSites in an ongoing effort to provide traditional desktop software functionality, such as property comparables management, billing, and even formfilling as an alternative for clients who appreciate the flexibility of working via the Web. “Combined with maturing mobile device technologies, we consider XSites the next generation of flexible workflow tools for appraisers. Eventually XSites will enable appraisers to connect all of their day-to-day production tools to their website,” said Affleck.

XSites are available for $399, which is $500 off until March 31, 2003. To review XSites built by a la mode customers and for more XSite information, go to http://www.alamode.com/XSites.

About a la mode, inc.
a la mode, inc. is the leader in the design, development and support of real estate related software, Internet solutions and electronic document technologies. The company's flagship product, WinTOTAL, is used by over 50 percent of the nation's appraisers, nearly three times the share of its closest competitor. a la mode's Mercury Network, http://mercury.alamode.com, servers delivered more than 8.8 million electronic appraisals in the past 12 months, making it the undisputed leader in paperless real estate transactions.

More information on the company can be found on the web at http://www.alamode.com