Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Now leading Clear Capital’s mortgage collateral modernization programs, Allen is reimagining and re-engineering how home valuations are manufactured and partnering with major lenders and GSEs to bring greater efficiency and speed to the consumer.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2024

Today all of the MLS listing data we need to complete an appraisal is at our fingertips along with tools to help us better understand the data. Tools that can complete regression analysis, aggregate large data sets, and create heat maps are all available online.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the years the real estate appraisal workforce has experienced a shortage and has fallen behind to attract new entrants to replace those retiring due to high barriers of entry such as training, cost, and licensure regulations. HW: How and why has appraisal management technology evolved over the past year?

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2024

I had just returned from college, and back then, there was no appraisal software available. We had to do it ourselves in the beginning, developing our own local software using DOS. It is up to appraisal software companies to develop solutions to provide this specific data set.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner. MV: VA’s appraisal process is criticized for being lengthy and costly. Is this a positive development for the VA? Last year the Assisted Appraisal Processing Program launched.

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Clear Capital

JULY 28, 2021

This requires keeping an open mind, being willing to listen to new ideas and not being afraid of learning and adopting new methods and tools. Unfortunately, several myths and misconceptions around appraisal modernization persist, resulting in many within our field being unable to move forward and embrace needed change. .

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

With an increased demand for appraisals across the country, the need for efficiency during the appraisal process is greater than ever. Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Part of the reason why there was no perceived measurable risk attributed to this change in process was because of adapted upfront lender controls that were established, creating guardrails on when inspection relief was appropriate. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes. Lenders rely on regulation and policy.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

And, the impact of the pandemic has complicated this process even further. Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

From streamlining 1004D updates to performing full appraisals, it is now available and accessible to appraisers and property owners via their smartphones. Incenter’s RemoteVal technology actually combines both of these major technologies for appraisers. There is a need for speed and efficiency in the appraisal process.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Turn Your Appraisal Efforts into Cash—An Inside Look at Anow In this recorded webinar, Anow President Marty Haldane discusses what pieces of data will help you better understand your business, what tools and technology you need to make sure you’re turning your appraisal efforts into cash, and what parts of the appraisal process Anow covers.

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McKissock

MARCH 24, 2022

These recommendations include: Clarify the application of the Fair Housing Act and ECOA to the appraisal industry to ensure appraisers have clear guidance on antidiscrimination obligations under current federal laws. Define metrics that can help to identify and measure patterns of mis-valuation in the property valuation process.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Turn Your Appraisal Efforts into Cash—An Inside Look at Anow In this recorded webinar, Anow President Marty Haldane discusses what pieces of data will help you better understand your business, what tools and technology you need to make sure you’re turning your appraisal efforts into cash, and what parts of the appraisal process Anow covers.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

What to ask a potential supervisory appraiser 1. A good supervisory appraiser will have a passion for learning, teaching, and collaborating. Is their motivation to develop the next generation of appraisers? When they describe the process they go through when appraising a property, do they seem organized and efficient?

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

What to ask a potential supervisory appraiser 1. A good supervisory appraiser will have a passion for learning, teaching, and collaborating. Is their motivation to develop the next generation of appraisers? When they describe the process they go through when appraising a property, do they seem organized and efficient?

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Clear Capital

MARCH 30, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the launch of Desktop Appraisal and Desktop Data Collection , two products designed to further modernize and increase certainty in the appraisal process.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It took several years to re-establish effective and meaningful communication between appraisers and their lending partners. Complexity in Process and Properties. When it comes to lending activity, appraisal revisions have always been a part of the appraisal process. Appraisal Modernization.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Trustworthy appraisers uphold the highest ethical standards, maintaining objectivity and impartiality in their work. They should avoid any conflicts of interest that could compromise the integrity of the appraisal process. Look for appraisers who utilize modern tools and technologies to complement their expertise.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets. Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re selling your home to begin a new adventure or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2024

With the new system, each appraisal may require different data elements and levels of analysis, making it more difficult to establish a uniform pricing model. Appraisers will need to develop a more flexible pricing strategy that considers the specific requirements of each assignment.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

Decentralization: By distributing appraisal records across multiple nodes, blockchain eliminates the risks associated with centralized systems, such as data breaches or single points of failure. For those keen on leveraging the best AI tools to understand blockchain’s potential further, AIToolWise offers a plethora of resources.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

One of the biggest differences is that the buyer does not get involved in the appraisals. In the case of the refinancing appraisal however, homeowners have the opportunity to participate, so the benefits can be great. What is the home appraisal process like? What hurts a home appraisal? Update your decor.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 4, 2022

The mortgage industry is on its way to modernizing the appraisal process. In early February, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored entities (GSEs), incorporated desktop appraisals into their Selling Guides beginning in March 2022. What are some of the benefits of desktop appraisals?

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Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

Unfortunately, many processes in real estate investment are opaque, manual, or seem to require the active assistance of a licensed professional. An In-Depth Analysis Modern online platforms offer users all three of these criteria, especially if you install them as apps on your phone. But today, you have a choice.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

Reverse mortgages are becoming an increasingly popular financial tool for homeowners over the age of 62 who want to access equity in their homes. One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Likewise, a 2021 Freddie Mac study of more than 12 million appraisals dating back to 2015 found that appraisers’ opinions of value were more likely to fall below the contract price in Black and Latino census tracts. Some researchers point to appraisal methodology as a culprit. The scope of the challenge should not discourage us.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s also, to be clear, somewhat about revolutionizing and modernizing the appraisal process by enabling property data collection to be performed by non-appraisers. You could have, on any given home, you can have five different appraisers show up to the home and end up with five completely different valuations.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

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