When it comes to bringing to market useful tools and features that really make a difference in an appraiser's world, ACI has a long history of industry firsts. From being the first software company to offer appraisers an automatic addendum writer—to providing the ability to facilitate laser printing—to the release of the GPAR™ Forms series—to our Desk-to-Door™ concierge service, industry firsts are part of our strength and just a sample of what makes us The Appraiser's Choice™.

ACI2009™ brings a myriad of new features and enhancements. Below is a list of my top ten favorites:

10. Full Addendum Editing You asked, and ACI answered. In ACI2009™ addendum writing is easier than ever with full-page addendum editing. Simply click on the addendum icon and start typing in full screen mode like a regular word processor.
	9. Comp Side-by-Side Views Want to see all your comparables on the same screen? Now you can with ACI’s new Side-by-Side Comp View. Save time by making adjustments to comparables across the board without turning pages back and forth to double-check figures.
8. Split Views If having comps side-by-side wasn’t enough, you can now place any form next to any other form in a new window. Need to reference the sales grid while you work in the addendum? Use the vertical split view and you can look at both.
7. Import from PDF Need to create an ACI file from a PDF? Import it! With only a couple clicks of the mouse you can import the data into ACI.
6. Additional Listings Forms Additional listings grids are available to all the major forms. The grids are especially useful for providing evidence of the declining market conditions that are common in some areas today.
5. FloodInsights Update ACI2009™ includes the eagerly anticipated upgrade to Flood Maps: the Subject property locator can now be moved, if necessary.
	4. GPAR™ Restricted Use Forms We’ve expanded the GPAR™ series of forms to include forms for narrow scope assignments, which provides flexibility for non-lending assignments. Try them out and let me know what you think. 3. PARLogic® GPAR™ Rules ACI updated its proprietary PARLogic rule sets to include the GPAR™ series of forms. Now you can run a fast automated review before finalizing the appraisal report.
2. ACI Sketch™ ACI Sketch™ rounds out ACI’s software suite of intuitive and easy-to-use appraisal tools. You’ll master ACI Sketch™, including drawing curves and angles, in minutes. The completed sketch and breakdown import directly into the sketch page, and the GLA imports into the main form.
	1. Pictometry® Ever think about providing an aerial view of the property as an additional service to your client? With Pictometry it’s easy. Pictometry seamlessly integrates with ACI Report and provides 3D-like aerial photos of the Subject property, including overhead and NSEW views. Make your report file stand out, literally, above the competition.

Sounds good so far, doesn’t it? ACI2009™ offers new features and tools to help you pass along value-added services to your clients, and at the same time, help keep your office more efficient in the process. In these changing times, making smart choices keeps you ahead of the game.