Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2022

Desktop appraisals became a permanent option for certain loans earlier this year. HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. How willing are appraisers to adopt desktop and hybrid appraisals?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. The process today is limited by a number of structural constraints, according to Scott Reuter, Single-Family chief appraiser at Freddie Mac. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2020

Finding an appraisal management software for real estate and commercial that works the way each individual lender does is difficult – usually resulting in time-consuming configurations, development work and training. The interface is so easy to navigate that lenders need almost no training.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Last year’s record-high origination volumes impacted every aspect of the mortgage cycle, and appraisals were no exception. In light of that, HousingWire recently sat down with ValueLink SVP of Operations Aqil Ahmed to discuss today’s appraisal landscape. HW: What is the No.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

Users can complete a schematic 2D floor plan using just a smartphone, with no training or cost required. This helps eliminate human error, creates digital consistency in the output, and democratizes the creation of accurate property data critical to real estate listings and the appraisal process on a home loan.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its partnership with ValueLink , a valuation management platform, to offer better support for appraisal modernization policy changes. The company’s goal is to provide customers with an understanding of every U.S.

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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. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

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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. We’ve also done a lot of work in appraisals and trying to reduce the time that it takes not only to assign an appraisal to an appraiser, but also the time an appraisal is delivered to us.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. Many are tired of hearing about how the appraisal industry needs to change and progress. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Appraisal management company Clear Capital is looking to beef up tech tools for its network of appraisers, and it is doing so through an acquisition. How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? The appraisal-valuation space has seen quite a bit of mergers and acquisitions and disruptions in the last year.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 4, 2023

Will Appraisal Integrity Be Negatively Affected by Data Collectors In the world of real estate, appraisals play a vital role in determining the value of a property. However, in recent years, the rise of data collectors has brought into question the integrity of modern appraisals.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. For many years I appraised in the nearby city of Berkeley, CA. Worth reading. A good summary. Many people don’t like them.

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. The introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers offers an increasingly positive impact to both lenders and consumers.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Finding and picking a supervisor can be a challenge for trainee appraisers. When you’re breaking into the appraisal profession and figuring out what path you’re going to take, it’s important to advocate for yourself. What to ask a potential supervisory appraiser 1. What will the training entail?

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

FannieMae and Freddie Mac both announced early this year the implementation of the use of Desktop Appraisals beginning in March. Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. Differences in Appraisal Products.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2024

Commercial real estate appraisals are an integral part of buying or selling commercial properties. These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Finding and picking a supervisor can be a challenge for trainee appraisers. When you’re breaking into the appraisal profession and figuring out what path you’re going to take, it’s important to advocate for yourself. What to ask a potential supervisory appraiser 1. What will the training entail?

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

A Guide to Selecting the Right Appraiser Selecting a real estate appraiser is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your financial transactions and investments. Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal is a crucial process that helps determine the value of commercial properties. We will also delve into the critical methods used for commercial property appraisal and discuss how accurate these appraisals are. Keep reading to learn more about the basics of commercial real estate appraisal.

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Clear Capital

JULY 28, 2021

Change can be hard to accept in any industry, including the real estate appraisal business. Now’s the time for appraisers to get on board with techniques and innovations that can complement their expertise – and ultimately lighten their load. Second, it’s worthwhile to explore why many in the industry are resistant to change.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes UDC data set provides lenders with immediate national scalability, interchangeability and less complexity for loan management Reno, Nev.

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Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

In addition to immediate national scalability and coverage, UDC is available at a fraction of the cost of a traditional appraisal, and completed in half the time. “In ValueLink Software provides industry-leading appraisal management solutions for lenders, appraisal management companies and appraisers.

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McKissock

APRIL 6, 2021

Whether your goal is to work fewer hours and improve your work-life balance or increase productivity and scale your business, there are many technology tools available to help you complete more appraisals in less time. Upcoming webinar: Tame the Chaos with Appraisal Technology that Scales. Sign up now.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

“Many news stories tend to focus on the potential for an individual appraiser delivering a too-low estimate based on factors associated with the occupants instead of the home. The potential for appraisal bias in home valuation has recently garnered public attention and regulatory scrutiny. But the reality is more nuanced.”

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McKissock

MARCH 24, 2022

On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.” Address potential bias in the use of technology-based valuation tools through rulemaking related to Automated Valuation Models (AVMs).

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

FannieMae and Freddie Mac both announced early this year the implementation of the use of Desktop Appraisals beginning in March. Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. Differences in Appraisal Products.

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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 is a desktop appraisal? Desktop appraisal meaning and definition.

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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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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As appraisal modernization and digitization initiatives take hold, it’s now more important than ever to standardize the calculation of a home’s gross living area (GLA). It’ll also help build confidence in the accuracy of hybrid appraisals. The days of needing months of training to produce accurate GLA are now history.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 30, 2020

McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

I recently came across this great graphic by Title Source that goes through the home appraisal process and the appraisal basics. It briefly discusses what an appraisal is, why it is necessary, what appraisals are based on, what homebuyers need to know, appraisal myths and truths, etc.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

I recently came across this great graphic by Title Source that goes through the home appraisal process and the appraisal basics. It briefly discusses what an appraisal is, why it is necessary, what appraisals are based on, what homebuyers need to know, appraisal myths and truths, etc.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Combination of national valuation tech company and innovative proptech startup will accelerate appraisal modernization and further democratize property data and insights. CubiCasa’s mobile capture technology can be used without prior training by anyone with a smartphone. About Clear Capital.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. Visit Website Overview The Lee Institute School of Real Estate combines professional instruction and video format training to make the concepts of the real estate business more digestible and engaging. 25 hrs livestream access.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Then they dive into Freddie Mac’s long-anticipated research paper, “ Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals.” 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.

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