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\nbeen a pioneer, providing innovative tools that save appraisers time and
\nmoney. Look to ACI to provide the foremost solution in the industry.
\nVisit AppraisersChoice.com for the latest news and information. <\/p>\n
Benefi cial Partnerships – ACI features solid integration with
\nsketch tools, location maps, fl ood data, and tools that streamline the
\nappraisal report writing process. It is through these partnerships
\nthat ACI appraisers have many options and why ACI is \u201dThe
\nAppraiser\u2019s Choice.\u201d <\/p>\n
Premier Service – Toll-free technical support,
\nLIVE chat operators, and over 140 online videos on
\nAppraisersChoice.com provides ACI appraisers
\nwith multiple support channels. <\/p>\n
Best Value – Hands-down, ACI offers the
\nmost comprehensive real estate appraisal
\nsoftware package available in the industry. We
\ninvite you to experience ACI\u2019s industry-leading
\nappraisal technology and service.<\/p>\n
YOU KNOW VALUE…
\n CRAL ADDS VALUE <\/p>\n
ACI is a division of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK), a leading provider of risk assessment solutions to professionals in insurance, healthcare, mortgage
\nlending, government, risk management, and human resources. Verisk Analytics includes the holdings of Insurance Services Offi ce, Inc. (ISO) and its
\nsubsidiaries, which provide essential solutions to the insurance, mortgage lending, and healthcare markets. For more information, visit www.verisk.com.<\/p>\n
Good work is dignifi ed.
\nThroughout our history, ACI
\nhas forged partnerships with
\nvaluation professionals across
\nthe nation. <\/p>\n
Working with appraisers drives
\nthe passion behind the people
\nand makes it easy to produce
\ntechnology that is smarter, faster
\nand better. <\/p>\n
We look forward to the road
\nahead in 2011 and in fostering
\nthe relationships that have made
\nus who we are.<\/p>\n
YOU ARE AN APPRAISER<\/p>\n
Save time and effort <\/p>\n
with CRAL\u2019s Market <\/p>\n
Conditions eService. <\/p>\n
Works with most MLS <\/p>\n
providers.<\/p>\n
Comps Import Transfer
\nMLS Data Directly<\/p>\n
Worldwide ERC\u00ae Summary
\nAppraisal Report<\/p>\n
The Worldwide <\/p>\n
ERC\u00ae Summary <\/p>\n
Appraisal Report <\/p>\n
is now available in <\/p>\n
CRAL2010\u2122.<\/p>\n
Easily defi ne <\/p>\n
shaded portions <\/p>\n
that represent your <\/p>\n
subjects\u2019 Market <\/p>\n
Area or Boundary.<\/p>\n
Neighborhood Boundaries
\nin MapPoint<\/p>\n
CRAL2010\u2122 Highlights
\n \u25aa New Feature! MapPoint Neighborhood <\/p>\n
Boundaries Visually defi ne your subject
\nproperty\u2019s market area and save for future use.<\/p>\n
\u25aa New Forms! Worldwide ERC\u00ae
\nSummary Appraisal Report Now
\navailable for relocation experts.<\/p>\n
\u25aa New Functions! Import MLS data directly into
\nyour reports with CRAL\u2019s Market Conditions eService<\/p>\n
\u25aa Appraisal Forms Library
\n \u25aa Order Tracking
\n \u25aa Photo Management
\n \u25aa Comps Database
\n \u25aa ACI Sketch\u2122 <\/p>\n
\u25aa Digital Signature (One)
\n \u25aa ChoiceCredits\u2122 (250)
\n \u25aa Free PDF Creator
\n \u25aa Premier Plus Service (One Year)
\n \u25aa Concierge Service<\/p>\n
CALL ACI SALES TODAY!<\/p>\n
The Appraiser\u2019s Choice\u2122 <\/p>\n
CRAL2010\u2122<\/p>\n
Form300 01\/10<\/p>\n
t 800-234-8727 f 386-246-3811AppraisersChoice.com<\/p>\n
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ACI\u2014The Appraiser\u2019s Choice\u2122. <\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.verisk.com
\nhttp:\/\/www.appraiserchoice.com<\/p>\n
Innovative Technology – 30 Years and Counting – ACI has
\nbeen a pioneer, providing innovative tools that save appraisers time and
\nmoney. Look to ACI to provide the foremost solution in the industry.
\nVisit AppraisersChoice.com for the latest news and information. <\/p>\n
Benefi cial Partnerships – ACI features solid integration with
\nsketch tools, location maps, fl ood data, and tools that streamline the
\nappraisal report writing process. It is through these partnerships
\nthat ACI appraisers have many options and why ACI is \u201dThe
\nAppraiser\u2019s Choice.\u201d <\/p>\n
Premier Service – Toll-free technical support,
\nLIVE chat operators, and over 140 online videos on
\nAppraisersChoice.com provides ACI appraisers
\nwith multiple support channels. <\/p>\n
Best Value – Hands-down, ACI offers the
\nmost comprehensive real estate appraisal
\nsoftware package available in the industry. We
\ninvite you to experience ACI\u2019s industry-leading
\nappraisal technology and service.<\/p>\n
YOU KNOW VALUE…
\n CRAL ADDS VALUE <\/p>\n
ACI is a division of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK), a leading provider of risk assessment solutions to professionals in insurance, healthcare, mortgage
\nlending, government, risk management, and human resources. Verisk Analytics includes the holdings of Insurance Services Offi ce, Inc. (ISO) and its
\nsubsidiaries, which provide essential solutions to the insurance, mortgage lending, and healthcare markets. For more information, visit www.verisk.com.<\/p>\n
Good work is dignifi ed.
\nThroughout our history, ACI
\nhas forged partnerships with
\nvaluation professionals across
\nthe nation. <\/p>\n
Working with appraisers drives
\nthe passion behind the people
\nand makes it easy to produce
\ntechnology that is smarter, faster
\nand better. <\/p>\n
We look forward to the road
\nahead in 2011 and in fostering
\nthe relationships that have made
\nus who we are.<\/p>\n
YOU ARE AN APPRAISER<\/p>\n
Save time and effort <\/p>\n
with CRAL\u2019s Market <\/p>\n
Conditions eService. <\/p>\n
Works with most MLS <\/p>\n
providers.<\/p>\n
Comps Import Transfer
\nMLS Data Directly<\/p>\n
Worldwide ERC\u00ae Summary
\nAppraisal Report<\/p>\n
The Worldwide <\/p>\n
ERC\u00ae Summary <\/p>\n
Appraisal Report <\/p>\n
is now available in <\/p>\n
CRAL2010\u2122.<\/p>\n
Easily defi ne <\/p>\n
shaded portions <\/p>\n
that represent your <\/p>\n
subjects\u2019 Market <\/p>\n
Area or Boundary.<\/p>\n
Neighborhood Boundaries
\nin MapPoint<\/p>\n
CRAL2010\u2122 Highlights
\n \u25aa New Feature! MapPoint Neighborhood <\/p>\n
Boundaries Visually defi ne your subject
\nproperty\u2019s market area and save for future use.<\/p>\n
\u25aa New Forms! Worldwide ERC\u00ae
\nSummary Appraisal Report Now
\navailable for relocation experts.<\/p>\n
\u25aa New Functions! Import MLS data directly into
\nyour reports with CRAL\u2019s Market Conditions eService<\/p>\n
\u25aa Appraisal Forms Library
\n \u25aa Order Tracking
\n \u25aa Photo Management
\n \u25aa Comps Database
\n \u25aa ACI Sketch\u2122 <\/p>\n
\u25aa Digital Signature (One)
\n \u25aa ChoiceCredits\u2122 (250)
\n \u25aa Free PDF Creator
\n \u25aa Premier Plus Service (One Year)
\n \u25aa Concierge Service<\/p>\n
CALL ACI SALES TODAY!<\/p>\n
The Appraiser\u2019s Choice\u2122 <\/p>\n
CRAL2010\u2122<\/p>\n
Form300 01\/10<\/p>\n
t 800-234-8727 f 386-246-3811AppraisersChoice.com<\/p>\n
THE APPRAISER\u2019S CHOICE\u2122<\/p>\n
THE APPRAISER\u2019S CHOICE\u2122<\/p>\n
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*Limited Time Offer. Payable in US Dollars.<\/p>\n
ACI\u2014The Appraiser\u2019s Choice\u2122. <\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.appraiserchoice.com<\/p>\n
America\u2019s Most Hassle-Free Appraisal Software
\nIs Now Canada\u2019s Most Hassle-Free Appraisal Software<\/p>\n
www.BradfordSoftware.com
\nVisit our website for Introductory Pricing Specials<\/p>\n
800-622-8727<\/p>\n
Selected by Centract Settlement Services as
\nthe only approved appraisal software for report
\ndelivery, ClickFORMS is now being made
\navailable to all appraisers in Canada.<\/p>\n
ClickFORMS is the software most recognized for being
\nhassle-free. With intuitive \u201cDrag and Drop\u201d simplicity
\nyou don\u2019t need special training. In fact you\u2019ll probably
\ncreate your first report without even reading the
\nmanual. And it does all the little things you would
\nexpect from quality software. Like providing all your
\nforms in English and French with a spell checker that
\nalso works in English and French. The sketcher is
\nbuilt-in, but it\u2019ll also work with the one you currently
\nuse. ClickFORMS is software that works the way you
\nwould expect software to work – hassle free!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for a better way, an easier way to
\nproduce appraisal reports and want to save some
\nmoney, switch to ClickFORMS today. Centract
\nSettlement Services did.<\/p>\n
Simplicity at its Best
\nProductivity at its Highest<\/p>\n
only $349
\nClickFROMS is a trademark of Bradford Technologies, Inc.; Other brand and product names are trademrks of their respective owners.<\/p>\n
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\nR\u00e9dacteur en chef adjoint<\/p>\n
Cheryl Parisien, Winnipeg<\/p>\n
Editorial Board
\nAIC would like to thank the following <\/p>\n
individuals for their assistance and support:
\nSheila Young, AACI, Fellow \u2013 Chair<\/p>\n
John Peebles, AACI
\nAndr\u00e9 Beaudoin, CRA
\nDavid Lopatka, AACI<\/p>\n
Rob Grycko, CRA
\nJane Londerville, B.Sc., M.B.A.,AACI (Hon)
\nAssociate Professor, University of Guelph<\/p>\n
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6 The professionalism of AIC\u2019s
\nREAL VALUE EXPERTS<\/p>\n
8 Le professionnalisme des
\nv\u00e9ritables experts en \u00e9valuationn
\nde l\u2019ic\u00e9<\/p>\n
10 Re-structuring is in the air<\/p>\n
12 La restructuration est dans l\u2019air<\/p>\n
15 Peer reviewers find the
\nexperience a win-win for all<\/p>\n
20 Listening nourishes success<\/p>\n
21 Blurring the line between
\ncontractors and employees<\/p>\n
22 The Professional Liability
\nInsurance Program \u2013 Part III<\/p>\n
24 Ad hoc committee focuses on
\nCandidates<\/p>\n
25 What is the AIC candidacy
\nprocess?<\/p>\n
27 Appraisal
\nstandards
\nfor 24-hour
\nturnarounds<\/p>\n
28 Professional
\ncollaboration<\/p>\n
30 Assuming a role of advocate <\/p>\n
31 Consumer sense and sensibility<\/p>\n
32 Google Earth \u2013 an invaluable
\ntool for valuation professionals<\/p>\n
34 Candidates \u2013 staying on track
\nwith a course per year<\/p>\n
35 Spotlight on Continuing
\nProfessional Development<\/p>\n
38 Designations\/Candidates\/
\nStudents<\/p>\n
39 Announcing The Homburg
\nInstitute Canada and Homburg
\nAcademy Switzerland<\/p>\n
40 The contributory value of high-
\nend swimming pool, cabana and
\nlandscaping<\/p>\n
44 News<\/p>\n
46 Calendar of Events<\/p>\n
America\u2019s Most Hassle-Free Appraisal Software
\nIs Now Canada\u2019s Most Hassle-Free Appraisal Software<\/p>\n
www.BradfordSoftware.com
\nVisit our website for Introductory Pricing Specials<\/p>\n
800-622-8727<\/p>\n
Selected by Centract Settlement Services as
\nthe only approved appraisal software for report
\ndelivery, ClickFORMS is now being made
\navailable to all appraisers in Canada.<\/p>\n
ClickFORMS is the software most recognized for being
\nhassle-free. With intuitive \u201cDrag and Drop\u201d simplicity
\nyou don\u2019t need special training. In fact you\u2019ll probably
\ncreate your first report without even reading the
\nmanual. And it does all the little things you would
\nexpect from quality software. Like providing all your
\nforms in English and French with a spell checker that
\nalso works in English and French. The sketcher is
\nbuilt-in, but it\u2019ll also work with the one you currently
\nuse. ClickFORMS is software that works the way you
\nwould expect software to work – hassle free!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for a better way, an easier way to
\nproduce appraisal reports and want to save some
\nmoney, switch to ClickFORMS today. Centract
\nSettlement Services did.<\/p>\n
Simplicity at its Best
\nProductivity at its Highest<\/p>\n
only $349
\nClickFROMS is a trademark of Bradford Technologies, Inc.; Other brand and product names are trademrks of their respective owners.<\/p>\n
or
\n$30\/mo<\/p>\n
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