There are several practical reasons why you might switch to a software-based platform to conduct Commercial Real Estate (CRE) appraisals. Today, we will walk you through our top 10 reasons you should make the switch and talk about Valcre, commercial real estate industry's premier end-to-end appraisal software solution.
1. A Software-Based Appraisal Platform Will Save You Time
Your clients want to see relevant information on time, and a software-based appraisal platform will enable you to provide just that. A software appraisal system will streamline your process, so you’re able to do more volume in less time. Job tracking also lets you monitor your workflow in real-time, so you can respond quickly when needed. Our clients report saving as much as 40% of their time using Valcre.
2. A Software-Based Appraisal Platform Will Save You Money
Going with a software-based appraisal system will save you money in the long run. Because Valcre optimizes your workflow and makes your process more efficient, our clients report billing more and working less. What’s more, Valcre offers a range of annual plans, so you can find the product that fits the size of your business. Valcre can help you find the right solution for you and your business from a starter, advanced to customized professional software.
3. You Can Claim the Cost of Software as a Business Expense on Your Taxes
Business owners can claim the cost of any business software on their year-end tax returns. Tools like software-based appraisal platforms are necessary business expenses that help you run your day-to-day operations.
4. More Efficient Research and Analysis
A scattered research approach, where documentation is kept on multiple platforms or databases, can run several risks, including inefficient document consolidation and analysis. Valcre puts all your data in a one-stop shop, including sales and lease comparables, unit mixes, properties, and job records - all easily searchable.
5. Create Personalized and Professional Documentation
Valcre comes pre-loaded with templates that you can make your sleek, professional custom brand. Our templates use Microsoft Word, so you have complete control over the look and feel of your documentation without sacrificing any of the powerful data syncing capabilities of a software-based appraisal platform.
6. Advance New Tech Skills
To keep up with work in the 21st century and become more attractive to potential clients and employers, workers are learning new software and platforms and enhancing their hard skills. Learning Valcre is easy, and our customer's agreement. Our platform is intuitive and compatible with the tools you already use, like Microsoft Word and Excel.
7. Access and Create Appraisals From Anywhere
Valcre uses cloud technology, which means that you only enter data once, and when your data is in the cloud, you can view it from anywhere. Our mobile app lets you complete inspections from your device when you’re on the road. You can map properties, take and upload pictures, and streamline your inspection process.
8. Historical Functionality and Organization
Valcre has been developed with historical functionality and organization in mind. This means that you can easily find all of your appraisals and the history of your work with ease. Organization is vital for any high-documentation industry, and having a historical record at your fingertips can ease stress and make referencing past work a breeze.
9. Privacy and Security
By moving to a software-based appraisal solution, you’re investing in the security and privacy of your data. Preserving the safety of your client’s information is vital, and storing that information on traditional consumer cloud drives or personal hard drives can expose your clients to risks and your data to erasure or loss. Valcre ensures the protection of client data while providing built-in data backup, so your work is safe no matter what happens.
10. Training and Support Every Step of the Way
Every Valcre plan comes with some form of training so you can hit the ground running with your software right out of the gate. Valcre offers responsive and informed support from a friendly team during regular business hours.
What is Valcre?
Valcre offers an empowering, thoughtful platform for producing and sharing your work in CRE appraisal. It is a secure cloud-based, easy-to-navigate system that provides industry-leading appraisal report tools and support, an extensive database, and comprehensive job tracking, among other features, so you can perform your valuation efficiently and effectively. Valcre keeps all your tasks, including communications, reporting and presentations, and billing and invoicing, in one place. Valcre optimizes your approach to valuing commercial assets and is available on a mobile app so you can keep up with your workflow on the go.
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