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Clear Capital and ValueLink Expand Partnership to Support Recent Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes

Clear Capital

Utilizing a combination of automation, AI, powerful functionality and mobile technology, ValueLink is transforming valuations across the mortgage ecosystem by offering support for appraisals, hybrids, BPOs and inspections.

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Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes

Clear Capital

When a lender receives loan eligibility for agency loan programs that allow for an inspection-based appraisal waiver, UDC ensures fast and accurate collection and submission that meets both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae data standards. Clear Capital is a leading provider of hybrid appraisals for mortgage origination.

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Clear Capital Calls on Companies to Join the Clear Capital Partner Network Focused on Appraisal Modernization

Clear Capital

Solutions include data and analytics to increase the certainty of desktop and hybrid appraisal fulfillment; mobile technology to enable digital property inspections and floor plans; managed data collection services with non-appraiser workforces; and automated appraisal QC and AI-powered photo review software. “We Media Contact: Ryan Hall.

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How Real Estate Agents Can Help Home Buyers Navigate Emotional Decisions

McKissock

This trend has been on the rise since 2001 when only 69% of buyers used a real estate agent. . For instance, they might feel more settled about the property they buy if they attend the inspection and know that the home has good bones. Add a home inspection contingency clause to the contract as well for further peace of mind. .

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Fannie Mae: No Appraisals Required? 3-10-23

Appraisal Today

First, “third party” inspections. And, with this inspection a traditional appraisal is no longer a requirement for the mortgage loan. Secondly, the 3rd party inspection is sent to a licensed appraiser. At the end of it all, it’s about control and profits. Don’t argue with them. Consider non-lender work.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. I don’t know if Realtors can be re-trained to see value rather than price. I know some successful agents who were trained as appraisers and appraised for awhile. To read the letter (PDF), click here.

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Clear Capital Announces ClearInsight+ to Support Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR Solution

Clear Capital

Set of Products Includes Property Data Report and Completion Report, Which Is Backed by a Nationwide Network of Trained Real Estate Agents and Brokers. With ACE+ PDR, property information is physically collected on-site by trained data collectors using a Freddie Mac PDR dataset in place of an appraisal.