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UAD Reader to Manage XML Appraisal Files

AppraisersBlogs — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:18:45 +0000

Free UAD Reader to Manage XML Appraisal Files UAD (Uniform Appraisal Dataset) is the appraisal format designed and required by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and adopted by FHA and VA. All GSE-destined appraisals as of September 1st, 2011 must be in strict UAD format. FHA and VA have announced they will both require UAD after January 1st, 2012. How do you open and read an appraisal file in the newly required “UAD” MISMO 2.6 XML format? a la mode UAD Reader is a free tool that lets anyone work with any appraisal in the new UAD MISMO 2.6 XML...

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DaVinci for Android is here!

AppraisersBlogs — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:11:22 +0000

DaVinci for Android is here and you can dowload it now for free in the Android Market. Anyone with a Smartphone or tablet with Android 2.1 or later can download it. Click here to go to the DaVinci download page in the Android Market. Click here to download the WinTOTAL update from the labs page. This will allow for file syncing between WinTOTAL and your device. With DaVinci for Android you can: Fill out an entire 1004 from the field by simply tapping on the screen, or use Android’s “talk-to-type” feature to fill out the report using your voice Create QuickLists within DaVinci...

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Davinci for Android coming soon

AppraisersBlogs — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:36:20 +0000

Davinci for Android is a field data gathering and sketching tool for appraisers running on Google’s Android operating system (OS). Some of the features in Android which may not necessarily be available in other platforms are: Talk-to-type in any field: Android has a “voice input” button on the keyboard which will allow appraisers to use thir voice to enter data into fields. Appraisers can fill the entire inspection using voice input. Free turn-by-turn voice activated navigation provided within the OS: Turn-by-turn voice navigation is provided within the Android OS at no additional charge. Appraisers can use it as a GPS...

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DaVinci for Ipad

AppraisersBlogs — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:12:30 +0000

DaVinci for iPad, the first real estate appraisal software for Apple’s iPad™, is available in the iTunes store. The sketcher takes advantage of the iPad’s high-resolution 1024 x 768 touch screen. Switching between drawind modes, defining areas, inserting symbols and labels is fast and simple. You can draw a wall with a simple finger swipe. A keyboard layout simplifies entering dimensions and drawing lines. You can pinch to zoom and pan across the screen. Data gathering is also quick and easy. Gathering data, navigation between forms, data entry form and active QickList item couldn’t be easier to use. DaVinci for...

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Davinci desktop: a walkthrough

AppraisersBlogs — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:49:56 +0000

Davinci Desktop is a a free sketcher built in WinTOTAL by a la mode. It is a simple, fast and reliable alternative to Apex Software. It has one-click line editing, full undo/redo eliminating the need to reopen and redraw lines and areas, and a large symbol and label libraries. In this webinar, you will learn how to draw and modify sketches with Davinci Desktop software. Below is a tutorial for Davinci Desktop.

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