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Like it or not, desktop appraisals are here to stay

Housing Wire

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing appraisals without a walk-through was one of several flexibilities the Federal Housing Finance Agency allowed in light of the pandemic. Scott Murphy, CEO of D.S.

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Clear Capital expands its partnership with ValueLink

Housing Wire

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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Class Valuation Hires Industry Leader to Grow DataMaster  

DataMaster

In this role, Tossavainen will oversee DataMaster’s day-to-day operations, implement strategies to enhance efficiency, and build upon the company’s vision to grow a technology platform that modernizes the appraisal space. Class Valuation’s recent hire demonstrates its commitment to driving appraisal innovation through DataMaster’s platform.

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Understanding the Role of an Appraisal Management Company

AmeriMac

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the real estate industry by providing independent appraisal services to lenders and other clients. While most people are familiar with the concept of an appraiser, many may not be aware of the important role that AMCs play in the appraisal process.

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The Apple Peeled - Ask the Experts: Market Dynamics with Jonathan Miller

Miller Samuel

When Jeff and Marie asked me to be formally interviewed for their blog " The Apple Peeled " I was happy to do so, especially because I could veer off the road into issues about the current mortgage and appraisal process. The 10-year Challenge (2009 vs. 2019). In 2009, the average discount from listing was 10.2%.

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

Clear Capital

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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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

NAR Urges Appraisal Foundation To Establish Equivalency Credit for Education and Experience. Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process.