ClickTALK #139

Issue # 139. October 31, 2006

In this Issue:

• ZILLOW vs NCRC Fireworks at Valuation 2006
• New Service: Flood Zone Data Only
• Ultra Mobile PC
• Halloween Humor

ZILLOW vs NCRC Fireworks at Valuation 2006

Are free valuations a threat to the appraisal industry? As many of you know there is a very popular website called Zillow that give out free property valuations as an enticement to get real estate related companies to advertise on their site. Zillow was recently hit with an FTC complaint by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC,) which has just filed a consumer protection complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that "Internet financial services and real estate provider Zillow.com is misleading consumers, real estate professionals and financial service providers in on-line home valuations."

Both Zillow and representatives from NCRC will be at Valuation 2006 in the session titled “A Vision for Valuation”. Be sure to attend this very tension filled session and see the drama unfold as the debate continues on FREE VS FEE based valuations continue.

Special One Day Discount Price - $299
All kinds of exciting things are happening with Valuation 2006. A one day pass for those of you who don’t want to leave the office for too long is now available. So now you can choose either day for $299.00. That includes the trade show!

New Service: Flood Zone Data Only

The latest ClickFORMS version 4.5 gives you the option to insert the Flood Zone Data into the report without having to add the map. This is a great option to have for those reports that don’t require the actual flood map.

Give us a call at 800-622-8727 to find out how to enable this service.

Ultra Mobile PC

A new type of Tablet PC is now available. It’s called an Ultra Mobile PC or UMPC. It is an impressive little computer that can do everything you need to generate an appraisal and send it to your client without having to go back to the office. The tools found in ClickFORMS such as the Property Inspection forms, Auto Reponses, Drag and Drop capabilities; AreaSketch etc. make the UMPC the perfect computer for ClickFORMS users.

Apart from its sleek design, WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities, portability, touch screen (the list goes on and on) where the UMPC shines is in its size, weight, and PRICE. There are several models available today including the Q1 from Samsung. And at a price point of $999 (available at www.bestbuy.com) it’s hard to pass up. Come see this UMPC at our booth during the Valuation 2006 show in Las Vegas (www.valuation2006.com).

Top Ten Signs You're Too Old to Be Trick or Treating

Halloween Humor c/o David Letterman

You get winded from knocking on the door.
You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.
You ask for high fiber candy only.
When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.
People say, "Great Keith Richards mask!" and you're not wearing a mask.
When the door opens you yell, "Trick or..." and can't remember the rest.
By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.
You have to carefully choose a costume that won't dislodge your hairpiece.
You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.
You avoid going to houses where your ex-wives live.

Source: www.cbs.com

Why Dogs Hate Halloween

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