How to Switch Appraisal Software Without Losing a Decade of Comps
How to switch appraisal software without losing your comps: export your MISMO 2.6 archive, protect USPAP workfiles and run both programs during UAD 3.6.
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Switching appraisal software
Moving to new appraisal software is the moment most appraisers dread: years of reports, comps and adjustments locked in an old program. These guides cover exporting your archive as MISMO 2.6 XML, bringing it into UAD 3.6 software, what to look for in a new platform, and what it should really cost.
Desktop vs. Cloud Appraisal Software: Workfiles, Security and USPAP Record Keeping
Desktop vs. cloud appraisal software: how each handles workfiles, backups, security and the USPAP Record Keeping Rule, and how to stay compliant.
Appraisal Software Pricing in 2026: What Tiered Plans Really Cost
Appraisal software pricing in 2026, explained: how tiered plans, add-ons and per-report fees add up, plus a worksheet to find your real cost per report.
Best Appraisal Software for UAD 3.6 in 2026: An Honest Buyer's Guide
Choosing the best appraisal software for UAD 3.6 in 2026? Use these criteria and a printable checklist to compare any program on output, data and cost.
Leaving ACI, TOTAL or Other Desktop Appraisal Software: The Export Playbook
Leaving ACI, TOTAL or other desktop appraisal software? This export playbook covers MISMO 2.6 XML, PDFs, workfiles, firms and UAD 2.6 revisions.
Migrating from ClickFORMS: Bringing Your MISMO 2.6 Archive into UAD 3.6
Migrating from ClickFORMS for UAD 3.6? Export your reports as MISMO 2.6 XML, back up your workfiles and turn years of comps into a searchable history.