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COURSES
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If you own an Enterprise Level XSite, and have not taken the time to get it set-up or see what it’s capable of, join us for easy tips and tricks on how to maximize the potential of your XSite investment. We’ll show you how to set-up your XSite from scratch, share 7 key tips for Search Engine Optimization, we’ll touch on the marketing aspect, and also tell you about the billing tools that guarantee that you’ll get paid on time, every time.
If you own an Standard Level XSite, and have not taken the time to get it set-up or see what it’s capable of, join us for easy tips and tricks on how to maximize the potential of your XSite investment. We’ll show you how to set-up your XSite from scratch, share key tips for Search Engine Optimization, we’ll touch on the marketing aspect, and much more.
Need to do some marketing but don’t know where to start? This class focuses on basic marketing concepts and how they integrate with your XSellerate. We show you how to create, import, synchronize and properly group your contacts for use in automated marketing campaigns for attorneys, current clients, and more!
Are you new to WinTOTAL? Want to see someone build a report in WinTOTAL from beginning to end? I cover how to manage your files, start a report, merge data from other report, use formfilling shortcuts like QuickLists and the comps side-by-side, as well as how to insert photos, maps and sketches into your report. We wrap up with a demonstration of some of the most common delivery methods.
The best web site design in the world is wasted if customers aren't using it. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to drive customer traffic to your XSite. This course outlines strategies to improve your search engine rankings, and dispels several myths along the way. Plus, we'll explore other effective ways of getting potential clients to click through to your site and look into traditional marketing efforts as well.
So you have an XSite, but you’re not sure how to make it the stellar business generator you envisioned. Our professional trainers can help you turn your site around so it starts driving new business. Bring your XSite! Our instructors will choose several XSites from among the attendees and critique them one at a time, offering on-the-fly advice with real-world XSite examples. Bring your questions! Bring your concerns! We’ll not only answer them, but we’ll give you specific advice you can use to improve YOUR online appraisal business.
COURSES
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WINTOTAL

Are you new to WinTOTAL? Want to see someone build a report in WinTOTAL from beginning to end? I cover how to manage your files, start a report, merge data from other report, use formfilling shortcuts like QuickLists and the comps side-by-side, as well as how to insert photos, maps and sketches into your report. We wrap up with a demonstration of some of the most common delivery methods.

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Creating the actual report can often consume as much - or more - time as arriving at the value. WinTOTAL Aurora contains dozens of tools to help you reduce the amount of time spent filling out the appraisal forms. This course shows you how to trim valuable minutes from every report you create using QuickLists, SmartMerge, and a host of other formfilling shortcuts.

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The basis behind the sales approach to property valuation is the comparable property. Often the most time-consuming portion of the appraisal process, it is also critical to accuracy. This course teaches you how to retrieve comparable data, manage that data and then use the best comparables in your reports. You’ll also learn how to make automatic adjustments based on numerous criteria, such as square footage or room counts.

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In this class, we’ll take a short trip around the “elite” office to show you ways you can use what you already own in your Elite package to cut typing time, reduce your paper budget, eliminate status calls, and start attracting new business.

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DAVINCI

Did you ever wonder why your sketch couldn’t be as easy to do as the rest of your appraisal report? At a la mode we wondered the same thing and our solution was DaVinci Desktop, our new free sketcher that’s built right into WinTOTAL. If you’re tired of wasting time redrawing your entire sketch because of one line you had to change, retracing walls you’ve already drawn to build your second floor, or trying to figure out the exact order your sketcher wants you to draw the first floor, garage, and patio then this is the class for you. In this webinar we show you how to draw and modify sketches in WinTOTAL's packaged DaVinci sketcher.

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DaVinci Mobile Pro completely revolutionizes the way you do your field inspections. Imagine if you could eliminate the time it takes to re-key your field notes without sacrificing the ease-of-use of your trusty pen and clipboard. That’s exactly what DaVinci Mobile Pro is designed to do. Come see how appraisers are saving up to 20 minutes per report using DaVinci Mobile Pro.

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XSITES

If you own an Enterprise Level XSite, and have not taken the time to get it set-up or see what it’s capable of, join us for easy tips and tricks on how to maximize the potential of your XSite investment. We’ll show you how to set-up your XSite from scratch, share 7 key tips for Search Engine Optimization, we’ll touch on the marketing aspect, and also tell you about the billing tools that guarantee that you’ll get paid on time, every time.

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The XSites Wizard lays out a simple, step-by-step process for launching your XSite. But what then? There are tons of tools and features in your XSite designed to improve its effectiveness. This course teaches you how to build better web pages using images and tables, create links to other sites, build custom intros and much more. Note: If you're new to XSites, we strongly recommend that you take the XSites Basics webinar before taking this course.

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Blogs, or Web Logs, have taken the real estate industry by storm. This class outlines the advantages to blogging, from building customer relations to increasing your search engine ranking. You’ll see how this new XSite feature can have you blogging in no time.

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ORDERING, BILLING, AND ACCOUNTING

The days of receiving appraisal orders via fax are fading faster than an old toner cartridge. Instead, appraisers are realizing the value of accepting orders, updating status and delivering reports online. This course teaches you how to build and manage your own online ordering system to improve your efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.

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Creating the greatest appraisal report in the world may be satisfying, but it won't do you much good if you don't get paid for it. This course teaches you how to use WinTOTAL or you XSite to ensure proper billing, manage your receivables and improve your bottom line. Plus, learn how to ensure prompt payment through the use of integrated credit card processing.

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MARKETING

The best web site design in the world is wasted if customers aren't using it. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to drive customer traffic to your XSite. This course outlines strategies to improve your search engine rankings, and dispels several myths along the way. Plus, we'll explore other effective ways of getting potential clients to click through to your site and look into traditional marketing efforts.

Watch Now

Need to do some marketing but don’t know where to start? This class focuses on basic marketing concepts and how they integrate with your XSellerate. We show you how to create, import, synchronize and properly group your contacts for use in automated marketing campaigns for attorneys, current clients, and more!

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You already know that the real estate market regularly rotates through booms and busts. And during the booms, it often seems like your lender clients will always have enough business to sustain you. But the inevitable real estate slump can sometimes leave you in search of your next appraisal. In this class, we’ll show you how to use your XSellerate and WinTOTAL tools to attract the relatively untapped non-lender market so you can safely weather any market conditions.

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As appraisers look to cut expenses, expensive advertising venues are on the chopping block. But you don't have to give up leads and new business -- you have to advertise smarter.

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Any website can act as a billboard. But XSites include a powerful set of tools that can turn your site into an interactive business tool. This course teaches you how to create a complete library of lead capture forms and apply them to content pages or as doorway forms. Plus, you'll learn how to integrate your leads with your online Contact manager to drive your marketing efforts.

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GUEST SPEAKERS

Science fiction or reality? This course shows how a fellow appraiser has embraced the paperless concept and put it to work in his business.

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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 shows you how your fellow appraisers are using technology to work faster and smarter.

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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 presented in laymen’s terms, instead of the usual techno-speak.

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Learn how to prove and support your adjustments/conclusions by studying market and buyer behavior trends, with appraiser, and Excel expert, Anthony Young.

Watch Intro to Excel

Watch Excel 1997-2003

Watch Excel 2007

VIDEOS
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STARTING A NEW REPORT
WORKING WITH COMPS
SIGNING AND DELIVERING REPORTS
BILLING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MOBILE TOOLS
XSELLERATE
DAVINCI
TEN EASY STEPS TO LAUNCH YOUR XSITE
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Get More Appraisal
Jobs in any Market

Ideas for new clients,
more repeat business
and more referrals.

 
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Appraisal Website Guide

Strategies to help you
get paid on time.

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Get Paid

How to use your appraisal
website to make more money.

 




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