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Overcoming 2023’s biggest appraisal challenges

Housing Wire

Both types of initiatives are important, but no one seems to be talking about how we can get more production out of our current set of appraisers. The quickest way to ensure a faster appraisal process is going to be to learn how to work with valuation providers as partners in the process rather than the way most appraisers feel, adversaries.

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Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority

Housing Wire

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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How Tech is Working on the Solution to the Appraiser Shortage 

Appraisal Buzz

But this alone cannot solve the underlying issues with the current appraisal process, such as inefficient workflows and analogue data collection. Instead, tech innovations have started to enter the market with the goal of optimizing the appraisal process by automating key portions of a property’s valuation.

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Opteon expands its direct-to-consumer appraisal offerings

Housing Wire

” The expansion model includes a full-time client service team to assist customers with the appraisal process, in addition to more than 200 staff appraisers and a network of over 16,000 panel appraisers. Last December, the company promoted Lee Trice to managing director of Opteon USA.

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

Year Founded Description 98 OptiFunder 4,767% 2018 Finance company helping independent mortgage lenders choose among funding options and streamline the process. 126 Transactly 3,852% 2017 Real estate transaction platform providing automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time.

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Clear Capital acquires Finnish digital floor plan firm

Housing Wire

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. The appraisal-valuation space has seen quite a bit of mergers and acquisitions and disruptions in the last year. Presented by: Incenter.

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Clear Capital’s ClearInsight app named ‘Property Valuation Tool of the Year’ in 2021 PropTech Breakthrough Awards

Clear Capital

Clear Capital , a real estate valuation and analytics fintech leader, today announced that its ClearInsight app was named “Property Valuation Tool of the Year” in the inaugural 2021 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. August 30, 2021 —. About Clear Capital. For more information, visit PropTechBreakthrough.com. Media Contact. 888-550-6385, ext.12.