Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2021

The company said it will use the proceeds to support technology and engineering investments, and Reggora Chief Executive Officer Brian Zitin said the goal is to eventually offer two-day appraisals. “The appraisal industry is ready for innovation, and we are excited to be at the forefront of those efforts,” Zitin said.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. However, they have several more pressing priorities when it comes to what they’re investing in.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Reggora is a venture-backed startup that provides software to speed up the appraisal process for mortgage lenders and real estate appraisers. His time with Sonder Partners exposed Zitin to the inefficiencies in the modern appraisal process, which led to the start of Reggora.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2022

If lenders aren’t investing in data-enabled workflow solutions, they’re really missing the boat. They need to get those installed now, establish the foundation and establish the baseline for their technology going forward.”. “Now is the time for them to be retooling their IT environment,” Jennings said. “If

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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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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As we continue to invest in Stewart’s future, this acquisition adds innovative technology, data and analytics to our growing valuation businesses, critical for driving future business,” Stewart CEO Fred Eppinger said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

By automating the manual components of the process and providing a singular source of truth for loan officers and stakeholders, Reggora’s appraisal management platform increases the overall efficiency and value of each loan file, ultimately minimizing the risk of profit loss.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Appraisers will be presented with the data elements needed to report the characteristics of the subject property, and analyze the market, comparables, and other necessary parts of the appraisal process. Only those data and report elements that are important for the scope of work will be presented to the appraiser.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2020

According to Black Knight, investors will be able to compare pricing on all potential and actual investments and review competitive market trends at the monthly, weekly or daily level through the program. The tech solution giving community lenders an advantage.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

Due to today’s booming housing market, the appraisal process may take anywhere from days to weeks to complete. The process can take even longer if the buyer or seller requests a second appraisal. However, once the appraiser is at the home, it’s generally about five business days,” Masseria estimates.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

Achieving digital optimization is a main priority for federal housing agencies, and it’s happening at a time when incorporating technology is becoming a crucial part of the entire industry. House of Representatives passed a bill in September that streamlines the appraisal process for VA mortgage loans.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

When we started, the idea was to obtain exterior photos as fast as possible, at a time when Uber, Lyft and marketing technology was advancing, and anyone with a smartphone could get exterior photos,” said Tomaszewski, who worked to turn his idea into ProxyPics. It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2021

Company recognized for innovation in global real estate technology industry. PropTech Breakthrough is a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout real estate technology companies, products, and services around the globe. August 30, 2021 —. About Clear Capital.

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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. Trustworthy appraisers uphold the highest ethical standards, maintaining objectivity and impartiality in their work.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

LoanStar Technologies , which connects lenders with borrowers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked, also made the list again. Year Founded Description 98 OptiFunder 4,767% 2018 Finance company helping independent mortgage lenders choose among funding options and streamline the process. The company was ranked 351 last year.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 14, 2022

Collateral Desktop Analysis provides transparency and efficiency to ValueLink customers conducting appraisal reviews. The CDA re-evaluates the original appraisal so lenders can deliver a comprehensive loan file quickly. Houston — June 14, 2022 —. Efficient identification of the right reports to review deeper and escalate.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

To stay up-to-date, we recommend you follow and/or subscribe to reliable appraisal news sources , talk with fellow appraisers and other real estate professionals, and take high-quality continuing education classes. Free Guide: Are you investing in yourself and your career? Market your appraisal business.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

New England’s instructors are available to answer questions, provide support on technology and course materials, or address application/exam concerns. Getting your real estate license in Massachusetts will require an investment, especially when you’re just getting started. General support is available daily via phone, email, or chat.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

In October, FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson announced at the MBA’s annual conference that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would begin permanently accepting desktop appraisals for conventional loans, noting that “frictions in the appraisal process” can slow down turn times, especially in rural areas.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2021

Homebuyers and sellers contend with a variety of entities — banks, insurance companies, mortgage servicers, appraisal companies, title providers, agents, brokerages, and even real estate marketers— and the process can be labyrinthine to even those who have gone through it before. Technology plays a big role.

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AmeriMac

MAY 10, 2023

By involving an independent third party to review appraisal reports, errors, inconsistencies, and biases can be identified and corrected. This process not only benefits lenders but also provides an opportunity for property owners to contest inaccurate valuations and protect their investments.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

Loni Pincocki, a Michigan-based appraiser, said that if UWM continues to partner with the software company she won’t be using UWM’s appraisal program. I’m already nickel-and-dimed to death as an appraiser,” she said. Zitin noted that while this may be an operational investment for some lenders, there are advantages.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. If anyone has been in the appraisal industry for a while they do know that it has been changing with technology. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

The industry begins the mammoth task of rebuilding its systems, technology, processes, and product to support this new approach in 2022/2023. No doubt, investment in modernization is needed in the appraisal process. The changes will impact just about everything and everyone in the collateral valuation space.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. If anyone has been in the appraisal industry for a while they do know that it has been changing with technology. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids.

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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? or its subsidiaries.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Traut notes that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced in late October 2021 at the Mortgage Banker Association’s annual conference that banks and mortgage lenders will be able to use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages. Tampa, Fla.),

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Boston Appraisal

JUNE 24, 2019

One of the key technologies that embody this growing shift towards sustainability is Photo Voltaic (PV), otherwise known as solar panels. This dichotomy between the perceived value of the property and the one reflected in the appraisal can lead to many issues when selling or refinancing.

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Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

For example, many investors see an annual 8% return on investment for each of their rental properties. Unfortunately, many processes in real estate investment are opaque, manual, or seem to require the active assistance of a licensed professional. Well-researched: There’s no room for guesswork in real estate investment.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

. — September 22, 2021 — Clear Capital, a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of CubiCasa , a Finland-based proptech startup. We evaluated every option available, and CubiCasa’s technology far exceeded anything else in the marketplace. About Clear Capital.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

So they are paying investment value, not market value. So, how does the appraiser adjust for changes in interest rates over time? However, this author is optimistic that process changes from each of the root causes for revisions have had some level of contribution to the decline. For example, i-buyers. But not one at a time.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

The appraisal industry also is incredibly analog, so typical tools of the trade include clipboards, tape measures and pencils for capturing information to manually input into a computer back at the office. New technology has emerged to help appraisers digitize the collection of data and respond to a changing regulatory environment.

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