Valcre Workbook: SOL_CERT: Certification Automation

The Certification Module in the Valcre Valuation Workbook gives you more control over your report's certification section. You can choose the order in which signers appear and easily edit certification statements. Any changes you make will automatically update across all your reports.

 

Table of Contents

Prerequisites

  • Subscription: Professional + Enterprise
  • Version Requirement:
    • Workbook: 1.6.3.1 or higher
    • Add-in: 2.0.12.0
  • Completed Workbook Setup: Load Job and complete Appraiser Information on HOME sheet

Setup Workbook

Step 1: Load Job and set up your workbook

Step 2: Complete the Appraiser Information section of the HOME sheet

  • Complete the Inspected, Extent, Completed Continuing Education, and Completed Ethics fields for each appraiser
  • Select Get Signature for each appraiser to load in the signatures

Step 3: Load the Certification Module

  • In the Valcre Ribbon, select Load ModuleCertification

Using the Certification Module (SOL_CERT sheet)

Setup Section

Complete the dropdowns under each of the Signers:

Step 1: Review the Signers (In Order) fields. Select which assigned appraisers will appear in the Certification statements. To remove an appraiser, select the blank value from the dropdown..

Step 2: Select AI Standings for each signer to populate the Certification statements.

Step 3: Review + Update the  Continuing Ed and Ethics fields.

Step 4: Select Prior Services for each signer. If Yes is selected for any signer, an additional row will display to describe the type of services provided (e.g.., appraisal, brokerage, etc)

 

Snag_60ad7b3.png Pro-tip: Required fields that have not been completed will be outlined in red.

 

Certification

The Certification section automatically populates with narrative that incorporates data from the HOME sheet and the Setup section of the SOL_CERT sheet. 

 

Step 1: Update the Include Date in Intro field if needed

Step 2: Verify statements are correct.

  • To edit any Certification statement: Select the field and press F2 + F9 on your keyboard to convert formulas to text, then make your edits.

Note: Once you convert a formula to text, it will no longer update automatically if you change source data.

Signature Blocks

Step 1: Select a Signature Status to show Unsigned, Draft, or Signed

  • Selecting Signed will pull in the signature for each signer from the HOME sheet. 
  • Two sets of signature blocks are present, one for the Letter of Transmittal and one for the Certification page. 
    • Hide any rows that are not needed.

 

Snag_60ad7b3.png Pro Tip: Blank space to the right of the signature may extend beyond the dedicated area, but this will not affect syncing to the report.

Adding your Certification Record to the Report

Step 1: Download the Certification Module Report helper file. Follow the suggested instructions to copy and paste content controls into your existing Report document. 

Step 2: If you have already linked your Report to an active job Valuation Workbook, go to the Valcre Ribbon, select Linked Files, then Change File from Base.xlsm to your active job Workbook. 

Step 3: Complete the rest of your Report as normal

Step 4: If you would like to have this included in your report as your standard report template in your downloads tab, send the updated report template to your Client Success Manager for template replacement. 

Additional Questions?  Valcre Support is ready to help with all your Valcre product questions! You can connect to us via phone, email, or chat! 


 

 


 

 


 


 

 


 

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