America's Cutting Edge (real estate appraisal)

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Opportunity on the

Cutting Edge‌

SM

Real Estate Services

Franchise Opportunity 350 Wireless Blvd.

Hauppauge, NY 11788

1.888.436.6006 franchise@americascuttingedge.com www.americascuttingedge.com

This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can be made only by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.

SM

Real Estate Services

Franchise Opportunity

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In the real estate and mortgage industries, time really is money.

The longer it takes to move from sales agreement to settlement, the more it costs everyone involved: buyer, seller, realtor and lender.

A group of top experts in franchising, real estate, finance, sales, and computer technology joined forces to meet the demand for fast, efficient and cost-effective appraisals. The result is the America’s Cutting Edge Real Estate System: an innovative, pro-

The traditional real estate appraisal process is

prietary process that drastically speeds the appraisal process while actually increasing appraisal quality.

time-consuming and inefficient, often causing delays from one to several weeks.

Now America’s Cutting Edge Real Estate Services is searching for the right individuals to put this revolutionary program to work in local real estate markets.

But now there’s a better way…

Supported by our in-depth training, proprietary systems, Cutting Edge Operations Center, and a dedicated franchise support team, America’s Cutting Edge franchise owners are positioned to meet the need for quality real estate services in their markets.

If you have what it takes to build a cutting-edge business in a multi-billion-dollar industry, the America’s Cutting Edge franchise program may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

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You’ll meet the growing need…

For complete appraisal services…

With a streamlined system…

Designed for speed and accuracy.

The residential appraisal market is huge , with sales estimated at several billion dollars yearly…and growing.

You’ll be able to provide the full spectrum of residential appraisal services — in a competitively priced package that offers advantages your clients need. Services include:

You’ll meet your clients’ needs, from Automated Valuation Models (AVM) to premise-based appraisal services, with a cutting-edge system designed for speed and accuracy.

• All 1– 4 family FNMA/FHLMC appraisals

Your America’s Cutting Edge appraisers use customized vans and computerized mobile work stations equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software. It’s a system designed to save you time, while increasing both quality and productivity.

The information gathered and organized in your mobile offices is transmitted to the ACE centralized Operations Center, where our appraisal specialists review, produce and distribute the finished reports. This innovative America’s Cutting Edge system cuts appraisal-completion time from an industry average of 3– 6 days to an impressive 24 hours from property visit. In addition, the system includes integrated quality-control methods to ensure consistent accuracy — wherever the property is located.

America’s Cutting Edge offers the real estate industry a new and superior model for the crucial appraisal process . The services and programs that will put you on the fast track to the industry’s future are all yours as an America’s Cutting Edge franchise owner.

• All FHA/HUD/203K appraisal reports • Condominium and cooperative appraisals • Field reviews • Desk reviews • Drive-bys • Forensic appraisals • Employee relocation services • Digital mapping, sketching and photography • EDI/Internet deliveries in .PDF format • Superior tracking • Automated Valuation Models (AVM)

How fast is fast?

How the system works.

Customer Service

An appraisal client calls our toll-free number and is routed to a trained customer service representative.

Dispatch

The dispatch department of the ACE Operations Center contacts the homeowner to schedule a property visit.

Research

Inspection

Data Transfer

Using our proprietary software and database, you will begin the appraisal process even before the property visit.

Your appraiser arrives at the scheduled time and completes the on-site appraisal inspection.

Data is entered into ACE appraisal software.

The data is electronically transmitted to the ACE Operations Center for review and processing.

Review/Processing

The ACE Operations Center reviews and processes the appraisal, which is then electronically delivered to designated parties.

Accounting Services

The ACE Operations Center invoices the customer and archives a copy of the appraisal.

Elapsed time: Less than 24 hours from the property visit.

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The key to our speed and efficiency is the ACE Operations Center. From aggressive marketing and sales to customer service and scheduling, process management, database management and quality control, the ACE Operations Center provides the centralized services designed to keep you working at peak efficiency.

The ACE Operations Center puts you on the Cutting Edge.

Complete more appraisals more quickly.

Through its unique combination of mobile offices, centralized databases and the highly effective back-office support of the Operations Center, the America’s Cutting Edge system is designed to enable appraisers to significantly increase the potential number of appraisals they can complete each week.

Generate more business more quickly.

The America’s Cutting Edge Operations Center focuses on generating demand for appraisals through aggressive promotions, advertising and from our growing network of nationwide lenders. This enables our franchisees to spend more time on appraisals … and less time on the demands of sales and administration.

Better appraisals… faster.

The America’s Cutting Edge appraisal system cuts down time by increasing efficiency, not cutting corners. Our proprietary computerized information network and vast real estate database enables us to provide well-designed, accurate, quality appraisals, delivered within 24 hours.

Time is opportunity.

350 Wireless Blvd., if desired

The thoroughness and efficiency of the ACE Operations Center provides you and your appraisers with more time. It gives you more time to work ON your business, not simply IN your business. It gives you time to provide a higher level of service. And, most importantly, it gives you time to develop the client and community relationships that will help you build your business.

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Comprehensive training

Startup support • On-site guidance in all phases of establishing the business • Startup materials package • Fully-equipped mobile office van • Cutting edge appraisal software, processes and forms • Office location consultation for multi-van operations

• Complete headquarters management training • Exclusive systems training • Individual on-site appraiser training • Online training • Annual refresher and advanced training • Continuing field consultation and training

Exclusive programs

Ongoing support

• Unique mobile appraisal office van

• Use of confidential operations manuals, software and updates

• Exclusive operating systems, processes, software and templates

• Assistance in hiring and managing qualified appraisers

• Regular consultation from Regional Account Executives and Service Directors

A multi-billion-dollar market … and growing.

• Ongoing back-office support

• Continuing program enhancements

The residential real estate appraisal market is big business, with annual sales now reaching several billion.

• ACE Academy

• New product development

What makes this such an attractive market? Any time the value of real property needs to be estimated, an appraisal service is needed. While home sales generate a significant number of appraisals, many other financial and legal transactions also necessitate a fast, efficient appraisal, including:

• ACE Operations Center programs

• Systemwide meetings

Systems & support designed to give you an edge.

Mortgage loans

Estate planning

Second mortgages

Income tax levies

Marketing support

Equity loans

Income tax grievances

• Use of America’s Cutting Edge name and logo

Equity lines of credit

Home improvement planning

Divorces

Home improvement loans

• Appraisal inventory development and scheduling through ACE Operations Center

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Insurance transactions

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The America’s Cutting Edge Franchise Opportunity is designed for those who are ready and able to help create a revolution in the multi-billion-dollar appraisal market.

Time is Money... and Now is the Time.

If you’re an ambitious individual who has what it takes to build a business that’s based on quality and efficiency… if you’re ready to make a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service…and if you have the desire to be in business for yourself, but as a part of a dedicated team, we look forward to speaking with you soon.

Complete and submit the enclosed Confidential Questionnaire…or give us a call for more information.

Because time is money… and perhaps your time has come.

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In the real estate and mortgage industries, time really is money.

The longer it takes to move from sales

A group of top experts in franchising, real estate,

agreement to settlement, the more it costs

finance, sales, and computer technology joined

everyone involved: buyer, seller, realtor

cost-effective appraisals. The result is the America’s

and lender.

forces to meet the demand for fast, efficient and

Cutting Edge Real Estate System: an innovative, proprietary process that drastically speeds the appraisal process while actually increasing appraisal quality.

The traditional real estate appraisal process is time-consuming and inefficient, often causing delays from one to several weeks.

Now America’s Cutting Edge Real Estate Services is searching for the right individuals to put this revolutionary program to work in local real estate markets.

Supported by our in-depth training, proprietary

But now there’s a better way…

systems, Cutting Edge Operations Center, and a dedicated franchise support team, America’s Cutting Edge franchise owners are positioned to meet the need for quality real estate services in their markets.

If you have what it takes to build a cutting-edge business in a multi-billion dollar industry, the America’s Cutting Edge franchise program may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

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In the real estate and mortgage industries, time really is money.

The longer it takes to move from sales

A group of top experts in franchising, real estate,

agreement to settlement, the more it costs

finance, sales, and computer technology joined

everyone involved: buyer, seller, realtor

cost-effective appraisals. The result is the America’s

and lender.

forces to meet the demand for fast, efficient and

Cutting Edge Real Estate System: an innovative, proprietary process that drastically speeds the appraisal process while actually increasing appraisal quality.

The traditional real estate appraisal process is time-consuming and inefficient, often causing delays from one to several weeks.

Now America’s Cutting Edge Real Estate Services is searching for the right individuals to put this revolutionary program to work in local real estate markets.

Supported by our in-depth training, proprietary

But now there’s a better way…

systems, Cutting Edge Operations Center, and a dedicated franchise support team, America’s Cutting Edge franchise owners are positioned to meet the need for quality real estate services in their markets.

If you have what it takes to build a cutting-edge business in a multi-billion dollar industry, the America’s Cutting Edge franchise program may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

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In the real estate and mortgage industries, time really is money.

The longer it takes to move from sales agreement to settlement, the more it costs everyone involved: buyer, seller, realtor and lender.

A group of top experts in franchising, real estate, finance, sales, and computer technology joined forces to meet the demand for fast, efficient and cost-effective appraisals. The result is the America’s Cutting Edge Real Estate System: an innovative, proprietary process that drastically speeds the appraisal

The traditional real estate appraisal process is time-consuming and inefficient, often causing delays from one to several weeks.

process while actually increasing appraisal quality.

Now America’s Cutting Edge Real Estate Services is searching for the right individuals to put this revolutionary program to work in local real estate markets.

But now there’s a better way…

Supported by our in-depth training, proprietary systems, Cutting Edge Operations Center, and a dedicated franchise support team, America’s Cutting Edge franchise owners are positioned to meet the need for quality real estate services in their markets.

If you have what it takes to build a cutting-edge business in a multi-billion dollar industry, the America’s Cutting Edge franchise program may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.