Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

But in the face of the ongoing epidemic and increasing volume impacting turn times, the industry will need to use technology to remediate these issues. Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable. They want to know what they’re inspecting and they want to be able to take the photos.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 25, 2022

I provide short and long-term consulting services related to valuation, education, review, and investigations. Buzz: In what ways is new technology impacting the future of appraisal industry in regards to this new process? Josh Walitt: I’m the principal consultant for Walitt Solutions. Buzz: Why should appraisers attend your webinar?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Further, Fannie notes, “Leveraging the wealth of big data, the power of advanced analytics, and the speed of technology, appraisers can perform desktop appraisals without physically inspecting the property.” Here are six misconceptions surrounding what AVMs currently do for appraisal valuation: 1. What about AVMs?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Lenders that may have been holding out on embracing automation and technology were forced to adapt at breakneck speed to continue to serve customers. Technology that had long been available, but never saw the level of adoption the industry would have hoped for, was now in high demand. Technology as the new table stakes.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value. It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. However, a closer examination reveals potential drawbacks, raising questions about its efficacy and impact on the housing market.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2023

Reno, NV – August 30, 2023 – Clear Capital , the national real estate valuation technology company, today announced a partnership with LenderX , a leading real-estate valuations SaaS provider, to deliver its lenders access to AURA , Clear Capital’s automated collateral underwriting solution.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

Technology will be the most popular solution, but choosing to implement multi-million-dollar platforms to streamline operations introduces even more complexity before savings are realized. But unless the automation is specifically designed to solve these problems, it stands little chance of being effective.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished. Which real estate functions can AI outperform humans I asked GPT-4 about real estate valuation.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By leveraging selective data and cutting-edge technology, the solutions from homegenius Real Estate help lenders make informed and efficient decisions. The technology is designed to analyze images as well as predict objects of value and room conditions within a house.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 1, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. In collaboration with its partners, Clear Capital seeks to reduce friction of transformation and enable the vendor ecosystem with unique technology, data and analytics solutions. March 1, 2022 —. Innovation for All.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

The solutions, ACE+ PDR (automated collateral evaluation plus property data report) by Freddie Mac and Value Acceptance + Property Data by Fannie Mae, were designed to increase efficiencies for all stakeholders and lower costs in comparison to traditional appraisals, while maintaining the high risk mitigation standards employed by the GSEs.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

March 2, 2023 – Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced the launch of Universal Data Collection (UDC) , the latest in the Company’s suite of products designed to support appraisal modernization. Our goal is to provide customers with a complete understanding of every U.S.

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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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Clear Capital

JUNE 14, 2022

ValueLink Software , the industry-leading provider of valuation management technology, today announced that it offers mortgage lenders automated ordering of Clear Capital ‘s Collateral Desktop Analysis (CDA®) through their appraisal management platform. Houston — June 14, 2022 —. About Clear Capital. Media Contact: Ryan Hall.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The CAPE aPCR tool can be applied across the valuation spectrum—from adding condition validation to an automated valuation model (AVM), to driving appraisal workflows. The common understanding of valuation, inspection and even property value is shifting, as more and more technology-enabled alternatives are emerging.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. It is not hard to learn the valuation factors. I had niece who had several horses for many years where she lived.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Modern valuation products like 1004 Desktop appraisals enable an appraisal process that is cost- and time-efficient without sacrificing quality or thoroughness. For years, Clear Capital has designed, developed, and tested technology and processes we envisioned would one day become the accepted — even preferred — way to value real estate.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. The architects, celebrated for their intelligent and compact designs created a livable work of art as their first and only home built in the United States. This approximately 900sf, 1.5 acres of wooded land. It was unremarkable.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Inspecting properties of all different shapes, sizes, and designs appeals to my creative side, the side that loves real estate and design. As with most appraisers, I can be skeptical of any new process or technology. Working the steps in the appraisal practice appeals to my analytical side. – Do you use CubiCasa?

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The RFI contains 4 components: The Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and the design of appraisal forms Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and appraisal waivers Valuation differences by borrower and neighborhood ethnic makeup Appraisal modernization. The use of a non-appraiser to inspect a property can be concerning for some.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are having a moment. At First American Data & Analytics , we’ve been at the forefront of developing the next generation of AVMs, incorporating advanced technology to improve how they can be used to better support these initiatives while improving accuracy and currency.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

Jaro leverages technology through its intelligent automation capabilities, which are integrated into every part of the appraisal process, reducing turn times and increasing accuracy. JaroDesk is an appraisal management platform designed for appraisal desks, appraisal management companies and appraisers and staff offices.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

He requested that I inspect the property 1/5/2023 as the inspector would be there at the same time. In a 2020 Voice of the Appraiser study by Valuation Review, 46% of appraisers listed low fees as the greatest concern for their profession. FHFA: Reducing Valuation Bias by Addressing Appraiser and Property Valuation Commentary.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cincinnati, Ohio / Aug 31, 2021 / – Today Capture Data Services LLC, a data and technology company, specializing in AI-assisted real estate data collection, announced a partnership with PropMix.io LLC, a leading provider of real estate valuation solutions with their flagship valuation platform called – Profet.ai.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Similar to homes with biophilic design, water and surrounding nature can make us happier and help our overall well-being by encouraging us to spend time outdoors. Browse the following resources designed to help you avoid common appraisal errors and violations. Here are two: 1. 25 Common Errors in Appraisal Reports 2. Worth reading.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Artificial Intelligence company Quantarium announced on Thursday its partnership with Valligent Technologies to launch a condition adjusted “Quantarium Valuation Model” for equity lending, broker price opinions and real estate owned valuations. It can also factor in the effects of local events like foreclosures and recent sales.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 31, 2022

RENO, NV / ACCESSWIRE / August 31, 2022 / Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the launch of ClearInsight+ , a technology-enabled set of valuation products to support Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR (automated collateral evaluation plus property data report), a new offering for certain loan types.

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2022

The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed in 2005 using technology and mortgage processes in place at the time. Consider all the technological advances since 2005: Apple released the iPhone, the first touchscreen smartphone. What exactly does this mean?

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Real Quantum

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Commercial Appraiser Tech Tools Update – Webinar Recap McKissock published their Appraisal Income Guide in 2019 reporting that appraisers who adopt new technology tools earned over $44,000 more per year than appraisers who did not. Jeff and Chase are passionate about helpful technology and have little patience for bad products.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. I quit doing FHA appraisals in the mid-1980s because of the inspection requirements compared to conventional appraisals, that did not have the requirement.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

.” “I try to analyze the property not only as an appraiser, but from the perspective of the owner/buyer and the lender/investor, giving me a broader perspective and hopefully resulting in a more credible valuation…The valuation process isn’t perfect, but it’s the best we have. Professional experience.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

These and other steps are sorely needed to bring the appraisal process in line with advances to digitize mortgages, utilizing technology to combat inconsistencies that continue to beleaguer the profession, and reduce closing slowdowns often caused by appraisal capacity issues. We need more science and less art.

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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.” And it’s a technology we’ve been using as a customer for about a year. And that that paper is called, “Racial and ethnic valuation gaps in home purchase appraisals.”

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As you may remember, the young Jedi-to-be is seen inspecting with dismay his recently chartered flight, the Millennium Falcon, for a speedy trip to the planet Alderaan. That’s because it’s a design most adaptable to various uses and future expansion as business needs evolve. If not, what’s the cost of the upgrade?

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

” These programs were designed to address an acute housing shortage by providing affordable homeownership opportunities for American families. The potential for appraisal bias in home valuation has recently garnered public attention and regulatory scrutiny. But the reality is more nuanced.” Regulatory scrutiny.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 5, 2023

My sense so far is that there will be some additional time necessary (beyond the expected additional time necessary to become proficient with the new format and associated technology). Many appraisers have expressed that they will never sign a report they didn’t personally inspect. A good analysis in one location. Limited competition.

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