Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the years the real estate appraisal workforce has experienced a shortage and has fallen behind to attract new entrants to replace those retiring due to high barriers of entry such as training, cost, and licensure regulations. HW: How and why has appraisal management technology evolved over the past year?

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. We applaud this move and are dedicated to supporting lenders in the adoption of 1004 Desktop appraisals.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes UDC data set provides lenders with immediate national scalability, interchangeability and less complexity for loan management Reno, Nev.

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Clear Capital

JULY 28, 2021

Now’s the time for appraisers to get on board with techniques and innovations that can complement their expertise – and ultimately lighten their load. Unfortunately, several myths and misconceptions around appraisal modernization persist, resulting in many within our field being unable to move forward and embrace needed change. .

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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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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

The Dawn of a New Appraisal Era In the ever-evolving realm of technology, few innovations have garnered as much attention and promise as blockchain. One of its most intriguing applications lies in the domain of appraisals. Understanding the Basics: What is Blockchain?

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. The introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers offers an increasingly positive impact to both lenders and consumers.

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McKissock

MARCH 24, 2022

Address potential bias in the use of technology-based valuation tools through rulemaking related to Automated Valuation Models (AVMs). Update appraiser qualification criteria related to appraiser education, experience, and examination requirements to lower barriers to entry in the appraiser profession.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Be proactive during the interview process by doing your homework and asking good questions to ensure you pick the right supervisor. Here are seven interview questions to help you choose a supervisory appraiser and set yourself up for a successful training experience. What to ask a potential supervisory appraiser 1.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Be proactive during the interview process by doing your homework and asking good questions to ensure you pick the right supervisor. Here are seven interview questions to help you choose a supervisory appraiser and set yourself up for a successful training experience. What to ask a potential supervisory appraiser 1.

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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.

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Clear Capital

MAY 15, 2023

Could something get missed if the appraiser isn’t on-site and relying on third-party vendors? The fact that hybrid appraisers have a high standard to meet might reassure you. VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE The post The Hybrid Appraisal: It’s Cheaper, but Does It Protect Homebuyers?

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession. It’s imperative to choose an appraiser who is certified and licensed in the state they appraise in. A licensed appraiser demonstrates commitment and accountability to their clients and the industry.

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Clear Capital

MAY 2, 2022

Clear Capital’s desktop appraisal solutions offer an easy way to obtain property information by pairing seasoned brokers and appraisers with innovative mobile phone technology, ClearInsight and CubiCasa. just a mobile phone.

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McKissock

APRIL 6, 2021

Whether your goal is to work fewer hours and improve your work-life balance or increase productivity and scale your business, there are many technology tools available to help you complete more appraisals in less time. Upcoming webinar: Tame the Chaos with Appraisal Technology that Scales.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. Many are tired of hearing about how the appraisal industry needs to change and progress. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 1, 2023

“The process encourages the use of emerging technologies to capture property information, imagery, and floor plans.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Regardless of the size or complexity of a system or process, it is time to look at whether the impact it has on people is equitable. And the appraisal process is no exception. of the properties in Black neighborhoods receive appraisal values lower than the contract price versus 7.4% All people.

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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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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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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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Realtor

MAY 15, 2023

And in 2018, Fannie Mae began testing its hybrid appraisal, a method it had worked on for years to speed up and modernize the traditional appraisal process. But the hybrid appraisal really took off when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. When is the hybrid appraisal used?

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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?

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As appraisal modernization and digitization initiatives take hold, it’s now more important than ever to standardize the calculation of a home’s gross living area (GLA). It’ll also help build confidence in the accuracy of hybrid appraisals. The days of needing months of training to produce accurate GLA are now history.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

Users can complete a schematic 2D floor plan using just a smartphone, with no training or cost required. CubiCasa’s innovative SaaS technology digitally maps out a home’s floor plan in as little as five minutes. Users have the ability to leverage CubiCasa’s technology without prior training.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Clear cCapital just announced that we have acquired a Finnish proptech startup called CubiCasa and CubiCasa is incredibly exciting technology that enables anyone with a smartphone and no training to do a 10-minute walkthrough a property and get a fully detailed, accurate floorplan with gross living area. Jeff Allen. Kenon Chen.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans. Fair housing, are you kidding me?”.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Combination of national valuation tech company and innovative proptech startup will accelerate appraisal modernization and further democratize property data and insights. We evaluated every option available, and CubiCasa’s technology far exceeded anything else in the marketplace.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

How does the appraiser get through such anti-appraiser gyrations? Excerpt: Today, while there still remains some stickiness to the QC revision process, a recent survey completed by The STRATMOR Group commissioned by appraisal management technology company Reggora, indicates 25% of appraisal reports require some form of revision.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

.” To arrive at a home’s value, a qualified appraiser traditionally performs an in-person inspection to assess things like amenities and conditions, then uses this information along with an analysis of comparable nearby home sales. The task force also proposed a set of policy changes to advance racial equity in the appraisal process.

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