Appraisal Process Modernization Real Estate Agent Training 
Housing Wire
AUGUST 11, 2023
Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. The process today is limited by a number of structural constraints, according to Scott Reuter, Single-Family chief appraiser at Freddie Mac. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 31, 2022
Users can complete a schematic 2D floor plan using just a smartphone, with no training or cost required. This helps eliminate human error, creates digital consistency in the output, and democratizes the creation of accurate property data critical to real estate listings and the appraisal process on a home loan.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 10, 2023
For the new value acceptance plus property data option, third parties are authorized to do that collection at the property site, as long as lenders verify that they have a background check, have been “professionally trained” and are competent to do that collection.
Birmingham Appraisal
APRIL 4, 2023
Will Appraisal Integrity Be Negatively Affected by Data Collectors In the world of real estate, appraisals play a vital role in determining the value of a property. However, in recent years, the rise of data collectors has brought into question the integrity of modern appraisals.
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2022
It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals. It may also be viewed as revolutionary for an industry in which the most significant change to the appraisal process in the past few decades was the advent of appraisal management companies as an intermediary between lenders and appraisers.
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2022
John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner. JB: We just approved a brand new training department for VA. We’re really excited about building this training team out and hiring a contractor to help us put together the materials.
Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2021
The FHFA’s engagement of industry stakeholders signifies a critical inflection point for appraisal transformation. Modernization will either take root and flourish throughout every branch of the mortgage industry, or our industry could miss a critical window to introduce meaningful reforms.
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