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a la mode technologies, llc, doing business as Cotality, is a US-based, privately held software company that has served the residential real estate appraisal industry since 1991. The company's flagship product is TOTAL, a Windows desktop appraisal formfilling application that the company describes as trusted by more appraisers than all other vendors combined, with its technology referenced on over half of the nation's appraisals. The portfolio has expanded into a platform-plus-modules architecture anchored by the cloud-based Titan suite (Titan Reports, Titan Drive, Titan Office, Titan Analytics, Titan Seats) and complemented by TOTAL for Mobile, TOTAL Connect, TOTAL Sketch Pro, InterFlood, SmartExchange, QuickSource, ScheduleAssist, and the XSites website builder, all designed around UAD-compliant residential appraisal workflows.

Name

Cotality | a la mode technologies, llc | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

Legal name

a la mode technologies, llc

Website

https://alamode.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Cotality (a la mode technologies, llc) provides software and cloud-based tools for U.S. real estate appraisers, anchored by the TOTAL desktop formfilling platform and the Titan cloud suite (Reports, Drive, Office, Analytics), with supporting modules for mobile data collection, compliance, and marketing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions and Memberships: Annual subscription model with tiered membership levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum) providing access to core software, support, and product updates
2. Premium Add-on Products: Additional paid features including Titan Analytics ($199/yr), Titan Office ($199/yr), Titan Drive ($399/yr), TOTAL Sketch Pro ($129/yr), TOTAL Connect Pro ($299/yr)
3. Elite System Bundle: Comprehensive bundled package offering savings over individual products, including Titan Drive, Titan Office, Titan Analytics, XSite, TOTAL for Mobile, and 24/7 Elite support
4. InterFlood Map Credits: Per-map transaction model for flood maps with volume pricing (10 maps for $19 up to 1000 maps for $459)
5. Mileage Estimator: One-time purchase license for mileage calculation tools ($59-$99 depending on tax year)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cotality (a la mode technologies, llc) develops and sells subscription-based desktop and cloud software for US residential real estate appraisers and appraisal offices. The flagship product TOTAL is a Windows formfilling application that generates UAD/UAD 3.6-compliant appraisal reports, complemented by the Titan cloud platform (Reports, Office, Analytics, Drive, Seats), TOTAL for Mobile apps, sketching, flood data, mileage, and website tools, plus training through Seminars on Demand.

Product overview

Cotality (operating as a la mode) offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on TOTAL, its flagship Windows desktop appraisal formfilling software. The portfolio is organized around three pillars: the core TOTAL platform (with companion TOTAL for Mobile, TOTAL Connect, TOTAL Sketch Pro, and InterFlood); the cloud-based Titan platform (Titan Reports, Titan Drive, Titan Analytics, Titan Office, and Titan Seats); and supplementary tools including SmartExchange (peer data sharing), QuickSource (MLS data validation), ScheduleAssist (smart scheduling), and XSites (appraiser websites). The company also offers membership tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum) and the bundled Elite System that packages all major tools at a discount. All products are designed for UAD-compliant residential and commercial appraisal workflows, with strong emphasis on time savings through automation and data integration across MLS, public records, flood, and mapping sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOTAL: Desktop formfilling software for real estate appraisers, considered the industry's leading solution
• Titan
• TOTAL for Mobile
• TOTAL Connect
• TOTAL Sketch Pro
• XSites
• InterFlood
• SmartExchange
• QuickSource
• ScheduleAssist
• Elite System
• Mileage Estimator

Products and services

• TOTAL Flagship Windows desktop appraisal formfilling application that generates UAD/UAD 3.6-compliant residential appraisal reports with MLS, public records, and sketch integration, sold on annual subscription to US licensed appraisers and appraisal offices.
• Titan Reports Cloud-native appraisal report creation module within the Titan platform, positioned for appraisers who want browser-based report writing that syncs with TOTAL desktop.
• Titan Office Cloud-based office workflow tool for appraisal offices and AMCs to manage assignments, routing, review, and delivery of appraisal reports.
• Titan Analytics Analytics and reporting layer within the Titan platform, giving appraisal offices and AMCs operational dashboards across appraiser production, turnaround, and pipeline.
• Titan Drive Cloud storage and file sync component of the Titan platform that backs up appraisal reports and working files and syncs them across devices.
• Titan Seats Multi-seat licensing option on the Titan platform that lets appraisal offices and AMCs provision multiple appraiser seats under a single account.
• TOTAL Connect Integration module that delivers completed appraisal reports and workfiles to lenders, AMCs, and UCDP-compliant destinations directly from the formfill software.
• TOTAL Sketch Pro Sketching add-on for TOTAL that produces appraisal-grade floor plans, with ScanToSketch and Photometrics capabilities for dimensioning from scans and photos.
• TOTAL for Mobile iOS and Android mobile appraisal apps that sync with TOTAL desktop, used for field data collection, sketching, photos, and comps on residential appraisal inspections.
• InterFlood Flood zone determination service providing flood map data, with usage-based pricing per map order, integrated into TOTAL for residential appraisals.
• Mileage Estimator One-time-purchase mileage measurement tool that lets appraisers measure and price drive distances for appraisal assignments.
• XSites Appraisal-marketing website service that lets individual appraisers generate consumer-facing websites to win non-lender appraisal work.
• SmartExchange Peer-to-peer comparable data sharing network that lets participating appraisers exchange their own comps for access to other appraisers' comps.
• QuickSource Multi-source comparable data validation service that pulls comps from multiple MLS and public-record feeds and flags inconsistencies for the appraiser.
• ScheduleAssist AI-assisted scheduling service for appraisers that optimizes appointment routing and timing based on geographic and workload data.
• TOTAL Store Company-operated online marketplace where a la mode customers can browse and purchase the company's add-on products, services, and training.
• Elite System Bundled offering that combines TOTAL, Titan cloud modules, mobile apps, and 24/7 Elite premium support into a single subscription package for appraisers and offices.
• Assurance Bundle Bundle that pairs TOTAL subscriptions with extended support and additional services to provide continuity of appraisal production.
• Seminars on Demand On-demand continuing-education and training catalog sold as individual courses or as a two-day bundle for self-paced appraiser CE credits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% time reduction per report
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability17 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AppraisalPortcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for UAD MISMO XML report delivery through (.ENV) format, enabling compliant submission to major appraisal review platforms
• CoreLogic Valuation SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for XML + PDF delivery via DataCourier, connecting to CoreLogic's valuation platform network
• Mercury NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for report delivery to Mercury Network's vendor management platform
• Metro-WestcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for report delivery to Metro-West appraisal management platform
• Xome ValuationscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for report delivery to Xome's valuation platform
• GAC / ISGN Solutions, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for report delivery to ISGN appraisal management system

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• HouseCanary: Proptech company providing AI-driven residential valuation and analytics. Competes with Titan Analytics and SmartExchange in the data-driven valuation insights layer that feeds into appraisal reports.

Broad incumbents

• CoreLogic: Major real estate data and analytics company (owned by Intercontinental Exchange). Both a delivery integration partner (TOTAL Connect to CoreLogic Valuation Solutions) and a possible corporate parent/affiliate, with overlapping capabilities in valuation and property data.

Direct peers

• Anow: Appraisal office management and workflow software distributed via TOTAL Store. Directly competes with Titan Office for the multi-appraiser office workflow layer.
• Apex Sketch: Floor plan sketching software for appraisers, distributed via TOTAL Store as an integrated third-party tool. Directly comparable to TOTAL Sketch Pro in functionality.
• DataMaster: Data validation and comp grid tool for appraisers, distributed via TOTAL Store. Comparable in function to QuickSource and SmartExchange within the appraisal data validation workflow.
• WinTOTAL (legacy): Legacy appraisal formfilling product referenced in a la mode's Mileage Estimator integration. Represents the prior generation of appraisal software that TOTAL displaced.
• Bradford Technologies (ClickFORMS): Direct competitor offering ClickFORMS appraisal software and related tools for residential appraisers. Explicitly named alongside ACI as a competitor a la mode targets with buyout programs.
• ACI (Appraisal Computer, Inc.): Long-standing appraisal formfilling software competitor explicitly named as a target for a la mode's switch/buyout programs. Competes head-to-head with TOTAL for residential appraiser desktop workflows.

Others

• AppraisalPort: Appraisal management and report submission platform integrated with TOTAL Connect. Serves as distribution infrastructure for appraisal reports rather than a direct competitor.
• Mercury Network: Vendor management platform for AMCs and lenders. Integration partner with TOTAL Connect; not a direct appraisal software competitor but a channel for report delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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