# Comparables Valuation

**This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of conducting your first valuation using the comparables approach or comparables method in InterVal. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth and efficient valuation process.**

## 1 - Mandatory First Steps:

* [ ] [**1 - Create Your First Assignment:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/assignments) Organize your Terms of Engagement (ToEs) and valuation projects.
* [ ] [**2 - Learn How to Manage Your ToEs:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/assignments/terms-of-engagement-list) Learn to create, edit, and track your ToEs.
* [ ] [**3 - Create Your First ToE:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/assignments/terms-of-engagement-form) Complete the tabs for 'general information', 'target properties', 'conflicts of interest', 'disclosures', 'delivery', and 'payment details'.
* [ ] [**4 - Discover the Valuation Dashboard:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/dashboard) Access key features and monitor your valuation projects.
* [ ] [**5 - Mandatory First Steps of a Valuation:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/management/starting-a-project) Record signed contracts..
* [ ] [**6 - Prepare the Logistics of Your Inspection:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/investigation/logistics) Schedule and plan your property inspection.
* [ ] [**7 - Conduct Your Inspection:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/investigation/inspection) Document findings and take photos.
* [ ] [**8 - Define the Most Relevant Landmarks:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/investigation/landmarks) Identify significant nearby landmarks.
* [ ] [**9 - Carry On the Comparable Valuation:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/valuation/comparable) Select comparable properties and make adjustments.
* [ ] [**10 - Design Your Reports:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/reporting/design) Customize the layout and presentation of your reports.
* [ ] [**11 - Define Your Valuation Outputs:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/onboarding/outputs/valuation-report) Include value conclusions, supporting data, and analysis in reports.

## 2 - Advanced:

* [ ] [**12 - Create an Amendment:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/management/amendments) Update the original ToE as needed.
* [ ] [**13 - Manage Payments:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/assignments/terms-of-engagement-form/payment) Track and process payments for services.
* [ ] [**14 - Manage & Publish Your Audit Trail:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/management/audit-trail) Maintain and share a clear audit trail of activities.
* [ ] [**15 - Discover the Online Repository:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/management/online-repository) Securely share files, images and multimedia with clients.
* [ ] [**16 - How to Complete a Project:**](https://docs.interval-soft.com/interval/documentation/workflow/management/completing-a-project) Finalize and close out the valuation project.