a la mode announced today that DaVinci for iPad, the first real estate appraisal software for Apple’s iPad, is now available in the Apple iTunes store. It has been named a “New and Noteworthy” pick by the iTunes staff. The free Labs release is the latest in a long line of data gathering and sketching software products in the DaVinci family, which includes DaVinci Desktop Standard, DaVinci Mobile Pro, and DaVinci for iPhone.
“DaVinci for iPad demonstrates our commitment to appraisers,” said Brad Eaton, Chief Product Officer. “Appraisers just don’t have time to retype reports or re-sketch properties when they get to the office. DaVinci for iPad also accommodates an appraiser’s workflow, so sketching and data gathering is fast and easy.”
DaVinci for iPad was built from the ground-up to save appraisers time. Subject properties are mapped automatically on iPad’s models with built-in GPS. Comparables are entered in TOTAL 2010 or WinTOTAL and automatically synced, or they can be added easily in the field. The Room Analysis feature allows appraisers to quickly define a custom list of rooms and enter characteristics and features for each room, along with notes and photos.
The sketcher takes full advantage of the iPad’s high-resolution 1024 x 768 touch screen. Appraisers finish data gathering and sketches in just minutes. DaVinci for iPad includes a fully customizable “Critical Fields” list which insures appraisers gather all pertinent data before leaving the inspection.
Sketching is just the beginning. Appraisers can type notes in the field, use pre-written QuickLists synced from WinTOTAL or TOTAL 2010, add photos using the optional iPad camera connector, or record voice notes. Everything syncs back to the work file automatically, eliminating retyping errors.
DaVinci for iPad syncs over the air with a la mode’s desktop formfilling software, TOTAL 2010, or WinTOTAL. Appraisers start reports in the desktop software, sync to iPad, and return to the desktop to complete the report. They can even sync the same reports to DaVinci for iPhone or DaVinci Mobile Pro on another tablet device. Syncing is seamless and secure over 3G or WiFi connections. So while appraisers are still in the field performing inspections, office staff can work on the report.
