Arial Map!

[JTip]

None of my clients require this or ever requested them. Who the heck wants aerial photos? I can't wait to see what kind of silly a-- assignment conditions the next 10 years brings....

 

[Scott R Marshall]

I thought we were going to talk about type fonts, and I wasn't going to engage: I'm pretty sold on Arial Narrow, using 11 pt. for most applications, and didn't want to risk the "you're a contentious, pretentious jerk" discussion that often follows upon expressions of preference roun' 'chere.

11 pt!!!! Are you or your readers blind? Although I must say, presenting a client with a 60 page document can be a bit more impressive than presenting them a 35 page document. I personally use either a 7 or 8 pt.

Back on topic, your appraisal software may provide you with an option to produce aerial maps. AlaMode does but I cannot speak for other software providers.

 

[Pittsburgh Pete]

None of my clients require this or ever requested them. Who the heck wants aerial photos? I can't wait to see what kind of silly a-- assignment conditions the next 10 years brings....

Our County website has aerial photos for each and every property. We include it in most commercial reports and the occasional residential report. It is a good exhibit. Don't have anyone that requires it.

 

[Restrain]

CTL-PrintScreen, then Paste from Google Earth, tax record, etc.

However, one client that requested this from my wife just came back and said they wanted a better aerial photo. What she had was the best there was. So, she emailed back and said so. Then she stated that if the client wanted another, she would provide it...by hiring an airplane and flying the property. If they wanted to spend the money, she would be happy do to so. Otherwise, what they got is what there is. Some people just don't understand that not all markets and sources are the same.

 

[residentialguy]

None of my clients require this or ever requested them. Who the heck wants aerial photos? I can't wait to see what kind of silly a-- assignment conditions the next 10 years brings....

It is a visual aide to show the subject's location and view description. It is as helpful as a photos of the exterior/interior photos of the house. I use them to help ensure that my report is reported and communicated in manner that is meaningful and not misleading. I read that we were supposed to do that somewhere. For the little time it takes to C&P it into my report, I'd rather err on the safe side and include it to avoid stips and possibly USPAP violation.

 

[JTip]

possibly USPAP violation.

How has USPAP changed over the past 5-10 years that we NEED to have this data now? I remember my mentor dropping off 35mm film at WalGhetto over lunch. They (clients) never asked for this before and have been lending long before I was born. I have yet to see the state board tar and feather for lack of a birds eye view.

Just another fluff addendum that produces no additional income. I can see where it would be a good tool for commercial assignments, like a strip mall, but for residential assignments, seriously folks. As long as it is provided, we can guarantee it will become a common practice in the future.

 

[Peter LeQuire]

It is a visual aide to show the subject's location and view description. It is as helpful as a photos of the exterior/interior photos of the house. I use them to help ensure that my report is reported and communicated in manner that is meaningful and not misleading. I read that we were supposed to do that somewhere. For the little time it takes to C&P it into my report, I'd rather err on the safe side and include it to avoid stips and possibly USPAP violation.

I started sticking aerial photos in my reports several years ago, thinking that they gave a visual representation of density of development, proximity to adversd neighborhood influences, site amenities (REALLY helpful in showing why one lakefront site very near another might be inferior/superior), etc. That the aerial photo feature had been incorporated into my software makes it simple, and probably adds less than 90 seconds to report preparation time. It's one miniscule investment of time that has added a great deal $4$.

 

[residentialguy]

How has USPAP changed over the past 5-10 years that we NEED to have this data now?

How did you translate "possibly" into "need to"???? Back then, you didn't have it available to you, thus you did your due diligence with your on site inspection. Now it is, and that Aerial shot can show that toxic tanker that was hidden by brush when you inspected it. You have no excuse with the new technology. You can go to court with the arguement that you don't even own a color TV, if you want.

 

[CANative]

http://map.sccmo.org/GIS/scc_gis_ims

Just tried it. Images suck. lol

Use Google Earth with a snipping tool program like SnagIt.

 

[Major Major]

If you use Ala Mode, there is an option for an aerial photo.