cloud: What is your back up plan? - 08/14/12 02:32 AM
As an appraiser, I rely on data.  I rely on keeping my files safe and secured, and for maintaining them for a minimum of 5 years after they are produced per USPAP and licensing laws.
A number of years ago I decided to go paperless.  So no more file cabinets, manilla folders and printed hard copies.  Now, everything is contained within the appraisal file itself and thus the need for effective back up solutions.
For my appraisals themselves, I use the Vault by Alamode. For $200 a year, I can safely store 1000 files and retrieve them as needed.  I really … (6 comments)