As most of you already know EDI ( Electronic
Data Interchange) is
a way to send and receive appraisals over the internet or directly
by
modem.
There are basically two forms of sending EDI between computers.
One isusing Lighthouse software by
Polaroid Digital Solutions.
The other is using Adobe Acrobat.
Lighthouse converts the appraisal from whatever type of appraisal
software you use to an ACI appraisal form. ACI is the appraisal
software also created by Polaroid Digital Solutions. The problem
most associated with this is the possibility of the conversion
changing some data.
As most appraisers know not all appraisal software creates the
exact same forms. So if the format of your form differs from ACI
some data could be lost in the conversion. Also if the recipient
of
the appraisal has the ACI software it would be easy to change
some
data on the appraisal, while the appraiser's signature is still
on it.
Adobe Acrobat, however, converts the appraisal file to a pdf format.
The recipient then opens the file through Adobe Reader. The form
appears exactly as it was originally. No direct editing can be
done
by the recipient and when it is printed it looks just as if you
printed
from your own software. Both of these conversion software have
a
reader software where file can only be read.
Also both are free to get, or download
off the web
(go to http://www.nofog.net/in)
Therefore, the recipient doesn't have to buy anything to receive
reports.
We utilize both methods of delivery to accommodate our clients
and appraisers.
Please contact the appraisal professionals
today for more information!
