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a la mode 2008 Regional Convention in Las Vegas, April 12-14
 
 
 

Just announced!

Sacramento
Radisson Hotel Sacramento
September 28-30: REGISTER
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Philadelphia
The Clarion Hotel
October 9-11: REGISTER
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Orlando
Radisson Worldgate
October 23-25: REGISTER
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Discounted hotel rates available — just mention you're with a la mode!


COURSES Marketing Business
Management
Formfilling
WinTOTAL for Beginners - Part 1
This is an entry-level WinTOTAL class that goes over the basics for creating new reports:  File cabinet, Orders PowerView, Contacts database, Contents PowerView, Cloning and Merging.  This class is recommended for new users that have less than six months experience with WinTOTAL.
  x x
WinTOTAL for Beginners - Part 2
This is a continuation of WinTOTAL for Beginners – Part 1 and picks up with additional data entry features such as multi-field quicklists, comps databasing, the Addenda PowerView, delivering a PDF and more.
  x x
DaVinci Desktop Standard
DaVinci Desktop Standard is our custom-developed floorplan sketching program and is now included with WinTOTAL.  “Unlearn” any previous sketchers you may have been using and see how our simple interface makes creating a sketch fast and easy.
  x  
DaVinci Mobile Pro
DaVinci Mobile Pro is designed for use out in the field and has special functions for Tablet PC’s that operate with a pen on a touch screen.  In addition to sketching, learn how to collect data in the field that you can transfer back to WinTOTAL.
  x  
Basic Marketing and XSites
Why would an appraiser need to market?  And how does an XSite fit in with getting new clients and keeping old ones.  This class covers the basics and introduces students to the Appraiser XSites product.
x x  
Advanced WinTOTAL Techniques
Even an experienced user needs tips and tricks to make report creation that much faster.  Learn more shortcuts, configuration options and advanced features to make WinTOTAL operate more efficiently.
  x x
Grow Your Business with XSellerate
This course covers strategies for acquiring new business in today’s tough market and shows you how XSellerate (included with Enterprise level XSites) fits into your overall marketing plan.
x x  
Online Order Mgmt / Get Paid
Is it possible to have processes that ensure you get more timely payments and at the same time provide a higher service level to your clients?  The answer is “Yes”.  We’ll also discuss topics like collections on past due invoices and how to get set up for taking credit cards.
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Note:  The following “Real World” series of courses are taught by a la mode customers and are designed to show real life examples of how technology can make a difference in your office
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Brian Davis: Going Paperless
See how one of our customers successfully transformed his workfiles, backups, faxing and more into fully digital and paperless processes.
     
Patrick Egger: Housing Market Analysis
Learn how to gather data from the Internet and build a true housing market analysis addendum that demonstrates your expertise and further defines you as a leader in your market.
     
David Braun:  Regression Analysis
If you’ve heard regression analysis isn’t appropriate for real estate, think again.  Learn to use all the great data you’ve been collecting for years to enhance your own reports, compete with AVM’s, and have a tool you can use daily in your business.
     
Anthony Young: “Graphing the Trends” with MS Excel
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD and USPAP require the appraiser to “provide support within the appraisal report” for market trends, adjustments and the appraiser’s conclusions. Learn how to simply and quickly use MS Excel to present “visual evidence” within your reports to support adjustments, trends and shifts in the marketplace. For examples of what will be covered, click here to visit Anthony's website.
     
Jeff Jones: The Elite Workflow
The Elite bundle includes a group of applications designed to help you provide better products, improve customer service and solidify your business through the regular fluctuations in the real estate cycle.  Jeff Jones, a la mode Labs fellow, Reseller and instructor 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, and hear reviews of non-a la mode products and services that compliment the Elite system to help you work more efficiently.
     
David Braun: Scope of Work
Learn how to appropriately vary the scope of work in your assignments; as well as techniques and phrases to use in writing the scope of work in your reports. Reporting techniques that limit your liability will be emphasized. You will leave with a clear understanding of what a properly-written scope of work should include. A real world example will be presented using the USL Documenter II software application. It was developed by David Braun to assist appraisers in quickly writing a thorough and dynamic scope of work.
     


2008 Regional Conventions — choose your city

Sacramento, September 28-30 REGISTER

Philadelphia, October 9-11 REGISTER

Orlando, October 23-25 REGISTER

Platinum and Elite members get a FREE ticket!

 

 

  

 



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