 Commercial Appraisal Productivity Seminar
COMING JULY 2010 TO ORLANDO!
Do you know what you make an hour? Many appraisers just complete the reports on their desk, not setting and obtaining their production potential.The top appraisers in the country out produce 80% of the "typical" appraisers (by a wide margin) and retain high quality report product. Find out how.Join us for our 3-Hour Productivity Seminar and learn the production secrets of the best commercial appraisers. Time management, office efficiency tips, internal systems, leveraging applications and technology solutions. |
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Are You Current?
DataComp Version 6 is now available. Please contact 813.221.0703 or Sarah for further details. |
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Additional Services Available
Need more custom fields in DataComp© but don't have the time to set them up? We now offer service to set up your Custom Tabs for you. The price varies depending on how many fields you want configured.
Don't forget...you can also contact us about setting up your DataComp© Custom Outputs for both Word and Excel.
Interested? Please contact Sarah Razai at 813.221.0703. She will be happy to help. |
Tech Support Current?
How confident are you in an in-house appraiser fixing your SQL database?Unfortunately, computers and servers are not as reliable as we would like, so keep your Tech Support current in case the unfortunate happens. |
Your DataComp Data is Important! Traditional back up programs may not be saving your data. Ensure that your data is safe by using the DataComp backup function. Instructions can be found here. |
YouConnect© is a web-based Appraisal and Vendor Management solution enabling institutions to automate and steamline this part of their business, while satisfying federal and state examination and auditing requirements.
For more information, please visit our website, call 813.349.2700, or email Sunda. | |
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Additional Services Available
Too busy to create your own Custom Templates? We're here to help.
We now offer services to create your Custom Templates for use with our appraisal writing software, EDGE.
Interested? Please contact Sarah Razai at 813.221.0703. She will be happy to help. |
For more information on RealWired!© Products and Services, please visit our website, call 813.349.2700, or email Sunda. |
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APPRAISAL BEST PRACTICES
by Jeff Hicks, President
The Dohring Group/realwired!©
We have been gathering best practice tips for over ten years from the best appraisers in the country. Now we'd like to share them with you. |
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In talking to numerous appraisal firms (I refuse to say the word "appraisal shop" - you don't sell flowers), I hear tales of woe. Here are some popular laments and grumblings:
From Appraisal Firm Owners
- My appraisers slow down when they have less work on their desk.
- My appraisers refuse to take the time to consistently update neighborhoods, market data and zoning descriptions.
- My appraisers do not embrace technology and are unwilling to change how they produce reports.
From Staff Appraisers
- Office procedures and production goals are not written down and are half-hazard.
- The owner and/or reviewer is inaccessible which makes gaining experience difficult.
- The owner does not embrace technology and is unwilling to change how they produce reports.
In talking to numerous appraisal firms ( I refuse to say the word "appraisal shop" - you don't sell flowers), I hear tales of woe. Here are some popular laments and grumblings.
Hmmm...both the owner and staff appraisers do not place importance on technology. If they did, they would evaluate, purchase and actually implement solutions, such as comp management (DataComp), report writing (EDGE) and appraisal bid and scheduling (QuickConnect) applications. A staff appraiser could purchase their own software if the owner is unwilling, but that's rare.
So what's a firm to do? Be collaborative, meet consistently, share new valuation techniques, new market-specific knowledge, update boiler plates, share comps with DataComp, make your reports uniform with our report writing software EDGE. Track appraisal jobs from acceptance, in progress, completed, post review, accounts receivable to close with QuickConnect.
Most of all, avoid negative attitudes (both professionally and personally) when it comes to change. Don't chug the entire gallon at once, take sips. You just might find your appraisal production increasing, working less hours, a more consistent appraisal product, and a strong bottom line - all of which the owner and appraiser can mutually agree.
If you have an appraisal "best practice" you would like to share, please forward to Sunda@realwired.com . If your best practice is selected, your name and company will be showcased. |
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Windows 7
 Are you currently a Windows 7 user or planning to be? If so, you will need to upgrade to our latest DataCompVersion 6. |
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Changing the Default Font in Word 2007
DataComp will print comparables in the default font set in Microsoft Office Word. This font is generally Times New Roman, but if you use a different font such as Arial for your appraisal reports, then it's easy to change. The steps listed below will show you how to change the default.
Note: Changing the default font will change the font for all Word documents. If you desire to increase the font size throughout please keep in mind that the formatting of the print out may be affected.
1. Close all open Word documents.
2. Print a comparable to Word from DataComp.
3. Click on the arrow under the Font section in the ribbon.
 4. The Font box will appear. Select the desired font and click the Default button at the bottom. Remember that this will change the default font for all Word documents. A dialogue box will appear asking you to verify the change, click Yes.
 5. Next, click on the arrow under the Styles section in the ribbon.
6. It is necessary to modify two style settings, Table Heading and Table Text.
 7. Select the drop down arrow beside the style and select Modify.
8. Adjust the font under Formatting and select "New documents based on this template." 9. Repeat for both styles. |
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