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Essential Tools for
Title Abstractors and Courthouse Researchers
Providing accurate on-site abstracting
and research services direct from the courthouse can be a daunting task.
TXDILAR members have found the following tools are essential for building
vibrant,
efficient and professional title abstracting and courthouse research
businesses. These, recommendations, from successful abstractors, include
everything from training and continuing education for abstractors; to
powerful online marketing strategies for abstractors; and the latest
technology for controlling courthouse research cost while providing
safe, superior service to clients.
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Research, Production
and Delivery Tools |
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Access Your PC from Anywhere - Free Trial plus 10% Off!
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Remote Access |
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Title professionals understand that safe, accurate searches can not
be done anywhere outside the courthouse. But smart professionals
know how you can access your office computer
from the courthouse or anywhere else. |
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Hand held scanners |
 The
undisputed first choice in hand held scanners for professional
abstractors and courthouse researchers is the Hewlett
Packard Capshare. Unfortunately, HP stopped producing this model
in 2000. But you can still occasionally find them online. We found
ours on
eBay. If you find one - grab it quick. We paid
$700 for our first and it paid for itself in less than two weeks. |
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Scanning / Image Management |
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For as little as $99, scanning
and image management
systems quickly pay for themselves in saved paper and ink
costs alone - plus- you won't spend hours searching for old paper files.
At $199
PaperPort Professional 11 by Nuance
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probably the best choice to scan, organize and share
documents for most growing abstract businesses. But if
your budget is tight or your just starting out, you may want
to consider the home office version
 for $99.
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Online Fax Services |
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Abstractors need to send and receive faxes
from wherever they are - even when there is no fax machine
available. Online fax services make this possible and save a lot of
time and money in the process. eFax Plus
 and
. RingCentral
are the leading fax services most often used by independent
abstractors we surveyed. Both companies offer free trials and local fax numbers. |
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Brochures, Business Cards and Mailers |
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If you're still using a local printing company, you're probably paying way too
much. Right now you can
Save 35% Off All Letterhead, Brochures, Flyers
and Folders
 or
get 75% Off Premium "Custom" Business Cards!
 with
VistaPrint. |
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