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Samsung tablet. Widescreen and flash. Also better format that ipad. Been using it for 12 years....no problem. Just hit the save button throughout the inspection.

Some companies make military grade* waterproof* tablets if you live in a weather prone area.


Never a issue with the sun. It has viewing screen with a zoom in feature. You can also measure two points if needed.

Speed. No comparison.

What most are leaving out is the auto fill and quick list in total for mobile.

You take a pic, and click the bedroom in quick list done. Do it while you walk.

Another great feature is that it remembers your last inputs. Say you take a pic of the window. Vinyl with screens insulated. You hit v....vinyl....w...with comes up, etc.

Sketch. It's all done and verified before you leave the home.

Photos. Labeled and finished.

The interior is finished and labeled.


No more uploading and labeling photos. No more transferring the Sketch from paper to desktop. No more filling out the improvement section


Lastly.....my lower back. The less I have to sit down the better.
Heck, I was using a tablet when I was still out in the field. :) Those who have not tried it tend to underestimate the lift it provides. By now I really thought it would just be the norm, but the reality is that only 1/3 (or less) have made the transition. I chuckled when an appraiser said to me recently, "No, you don't have to use an app, just as you don't have to use a car; you could ride a horse to inspections"
 
I'll ask again at risk of being obtuse. Why did you leave the very successful private firm you had?
A lot of reasons - and if I posted them the usual gang would just do what they do, :)

I will say that I have been very fortunate in that the money involved has never been the primary factor in the transitions I have made throughout my career.
 
A lot of reasons - and if I posted them the usual gang would just do what they do, :)

I will say that I have been very fortunate in that the money involved has never been the primary factor in the transitions I have made throughout my career.
That is vague sir with all due respect. A lot means A lot. I got it Sir. I always enjoy your posts.

I have asked you before if money was factor. I have never heard you say you would like separation of fees like Mike Orman fought for. However, if money is not in the mix on why you left private practice, I can only take your word is some reason you don't want to share.
 
a lot means possibly several reasons besides money. I am getting clearer Sir.

I read motivations in MV definition.

I am also pretty good at H&B use which involves money.

For A lot of reasons you left private practice. I got it. Money was not one of them. I got it.
 
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Zoe, take his word for it and be done. Enough. I have reservations about some of the the positions DW takes and several of the claims he makes on behalf of the GSE’s, but he shouldn’t have to feel like Daniel entering the lion’s den every time he posts here.
 
I wrote alot in engilsh class one time and teacher said ok. You will write a lot 100 times on this paper and pass. LOL
 
Zoe, take his word for it and be done. Enough. I have reservations about some of the the positions DW takes and several of the claims he makes on behalf of the GSE’s, but he shouldn’t have to feel like Daniel entering the lion’s den every time he posts here.
No problem with me. He is employee. My question is why he left private practice. I understand if he don't want to share. That is his business.

But to say money was not in picture is questionable at the least.
 
More involved in my picture. I could be wrong and please correct me if I am wrong. Appraisal institute has members high in amccs at the moment and Danny is member of Appraisal Institute.

As far as Danny goes personally and a lot of reasons, that is his business. He has contributed tons to the profession. I have no idea how he feels on separation of fees on truth in lending disclosures to borrowers.
 
He knows how I did Joan Trice. He don't want in that fight with me. I'll give him slightly bigger chance than Joan Trice.
 
I hammered Joan so hard because I thought she was in position to get separation of fees on truth in lending disclosures.

Wait til next meltdown. Commingling of fees will rise up with vengeance.
 
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