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!