"I had been using ACI for about 7 years and I wanted technology on my side.  I went with WinTOTAL since two of my main goals are to be a paperless office and to be known for effective and efficient communication."
Kathleen Reilly

"I used Appraise-It and I was very frustrated with it.  WinTOTAL puts the other software to shame; I like the way the maps are integrated, I like the fact that it's user friendly, and I love the support system."
Linda Sweet

"Using WinTotal after the NOVA program was like going from DOS to Windows.

The environment is far more easier to navigate and figure out. Plus the time saving features of automatically re-populating and updating data throughout the reports, not to mention being able to import data from other sources like MLS and NDC. That alone saves me hours."
Monica George

"The 2005 Technology Convention is the only convention I've ever been to that when a feature has been built the attendees stand up and applaud.  Aurora rocks, it is light years ahead of Athena.  One of the greatest things about a la mode is when a customer requested a feature, it appears."
Jeremy Lavalle

"One of the greatest things about a la mode is that when a customer requests a feature, it just miraculously appears one day in an instant customer update."
Jeff Jones

"With Aurora, we'll be head and shoulders above other appraisal companies."
Brent Martin

"We've been in the dark ages until now. WinTOTAL is amazing and has already cut our production time by 30-40%. The only thing that bothers me is how much money I have lost by not getting with you sooner."
Jack Connor

"With ACI, I had to pay for additional licenses for each computer. I have 3, so I had to pay to use the same product on my 3 computers. Every couple of months it seemed like I was renewing my flood maps or location maps, and I felt like I was being nickel and dimed. I don't have any of that with a la mode."
Jacob Hoaglund

"For years I used ACI, which was too time consuming. I finally decided to check into WinTOTAL and to my surprise it had everything I was looking for. I couldn't even trade my 4 ACI licenses for 1 license of WinTOTAL with anyone. Now after using WinTOTAL, I know why... what a time-saver! Thank you a la mode, you truly understand what Appraisers need!"
Aaron Thomas

"It's definitely a superior product. I love the photo importing, the file cabinet, the form filling - pretty much everything is just MUCH simpler, faster and easier than ACI."
Maggie Marshall

"I like the fact that when you construct good templates... there is very little typing. You can put together full paragraphs with one mouse click."
Roger Price

"It’s a one stop shop. You can get everything you need in quality, reliability and service from a la mode."
Robert Payne

"a la mode has obviously taken the time to listen to what we as appraisers want included in the programs.  It's just going to make our lives — everyday — a lot easier than it was."
Michael Dono

"I think of the benefit of having software that works the way I want it to, based on my input. I don't know how to put a price on that."
Rick L. Carlile

"I've never seen a firm roll out new software that was so attentive to the customers' needs.  For those that have not seen the new version, it is an awesome upgrading of our appraisal processing capabilities."
Don Johnson

"Having an Appraiser XSite has been a huge advantage over my competition that I didn’t have before switching to a la mode. Now I offer my customers better service and save myself time. You can’t beat that."
John Polk

"a la mode’s products are labor saving and help project a more professional image. My productivity has increased exponentially in the last several years, thanks to a la mode."
Dave Wozniak

"Over time, a la mode has anticipated the dynamics of the appraiser's business, from policy changes, to underlying economics, to technological evolutions that enhance productivity....  As appraisers are not a huge market, I especially appreciate the commitment a la mode has demonstrated to us.  It is very difficult to find someone who both understands the appraisal business and software."
Renée Healion

"I used to use Day 1. It was just a joke. It wasn't reliable. It didn't look professional. It was embarrassing that I was delivering reports I didn't like. I also previously worked with ACI, which I did enjoy, and it was very simple and self explanatory to use... Over the long term, it took longer to put together a report. I also have the Enterprise level XSite, which I'm kicking off now and getting great feedback from my clients, especially those that like to order online and pay with credit cards."
Wesley Costello

"One of my favorite things about WinTOTAL is the way photographs fit into the appraisal. With my previous software, there were several mouse clicks to get each photo into the appraisal. With WinTOTAL I can put in 6 photos in less time than it used to take me to put in one."
Charles Garrison

"I had used Day One since 1987. I had not upgraded to NOVA, but was about to, when a new appraiser joined the firm. He was new to the business, but had a lot of computer savvy. He showed me WinTOTAL and how easy it was to change over to the new forms and how all of the automatic data worked and I was hooked."
Will Wagner

"The biggest reason I switched is that you're more innovative. ACI is behind the times. You guys cover every aspect, from marketing to giving nice professional reports to clients. I like the fact that you type once. From the time my client orders, everything synchronizes from my XSite to my form and my handheld. When I head back to the office, everything I did in the field syncs and is typed up."
Jacob Hoaglund