Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

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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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Replacing the old process with the new! Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. Appraisal Modernization. Hybrid appraisals use the services of a third party.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Last year’s record-high origination volumes impacted every aspect of the mortgage cycle, and appraisals were no exception. In light of that, HousingWire recently sat down with ValueLink SVP of Operations Aqil Ahmed to discuss today’s appraisal landscape. HW: What is the No.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Fannie Mae announced on January 19, 2022 that they will be accepting desktop appraisals for eligible loan transactions. The team at Fannie Mae were the first to announce requirements lockstep with their Regulator that desktop appraisals will become a normal part of the appraisal product landscape. Appraisal Labels.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Now that the GSEs have approved desktop valuations for purchase, appraisers need a way to collect trustworthy, verifiable data while also submitting floor plans on reports! Join us for our upcoming webinar on March 22 nd at 2 pm, “ Appraiser-Controlled Desktop and Remote Valuations ” with Mark Walser and Lisa Ratzke!

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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.

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Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

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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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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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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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. We’ve also done a lot of work in appraisals and trying to reduce the time that it takes not only to assign an appraisal to an appraiser, but also the time an appraisal is delivered to us.

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Clear Capital

JULY 28, 2021

Change can be hard to accept in any industry, including the real estate appraisal business. Now’s the time for appraisers to get on board with techniques and innovations that can complement their expertise – and ultimately lighten their load. Second, it’s worthwhile to explore why many in the industry are resistant to change.

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DataMaster

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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. DataMaster drives efficiencies for appraisers by expediting the appraisal process via automation.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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. How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? The appraisal-valuation space has seen quite a bit of mergers and acquisitions and disruptions in the last year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Now leading Clear Capital’s mortgage collateral modernization programs, Allen is reimagining and re-engineering how home valuations are manufactured and partnering with major lenders and GSEs to bring greater efficiency and speed to the consumer.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Here at McKissock, our Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online resources for real estate appraisers. These include appraisal webinars, job aids, checklists, classes, and much more. Below is a list of five useful appraisal technology webinars available right now in our membership toolkit.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Are you ready to turn your appraisal business into a money-making machine? With Anow , the leading software for real estate appraisal offices nationwide, you can move beyond spreadsheets, modernize your processes, and save valuable time every day. What parts of the appraisal process does Anow cover?

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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

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Here at McKissock, our Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online resources for real estate appraisers. These include appraisal webinars, job aids, checklists, classes, and much more. Below is a list of five useful appraisal technology webinars available right now in our membership toolkit.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2021

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 —. Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a year of growth for Clear Capital. About Clear Capital. Media Contact.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This is the third post in our blog series about appraisal waiver programs. As mortgage underwriters, you understand that a timely appraisal is paramount to a smooth loan approval process. But what if you could skip a traditional appraisal entirely? What is an appraisal waiver? Check out part one and part two.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

A simple mistake could drastically slow down the process and frustrate lenders, home buyers and sellers. And, the impact of the pandemic has complicated this process even further. Using SCOUT, homeowners, inspectors, real estate agents and appraisers can collect property data on a mobile device.

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

AppraisalWorks , Clear Capital Announce Partnership to Streamline Appraisal and Valuation Review for Lenders. Cleveland, OH / November 3, 2022 / AppraisalWorks , a leading real estate appraisal technology provider, has today announced a partnership with Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company.

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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. Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Finding and picking a supervisor can be a challenge for trainee appraisers. When you’re breaking into the appraisal profession and figuring out what path you’re going to take, it’s important to advocate for yourself. What to ask a potential supervisory appraiser 1. What’s your process?

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Finding and picking a supervisor can be a challenge for trainee appraisers. When you’re breaking into the appraisal profession and figuring out what path you’re going to take, it’s important to advocate for yourself. What to ask a potential supervisory appraiser 1. What’s your process?

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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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Clear Capital

MARCH 30, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the launch of Desktop Appraisal and Desktop Data Collection , two products designed to further modernize and increase certainty in the appraisal process.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 31, 2022

Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation company, announced today the launch of two desktop appraisal products, according to a press release shared with FinLedger. The two products, Desktop Appraisal and Desktop Data Collection , are both aligned with standards recently established by GSEs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re selling your home to begin a new adventure or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.

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McKissock

MARCH 24, 2022

On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.” Address potential bias in the use of technology-based valuation tools through rulemaking related to Automated Valuation Models (AVMs).

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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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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This is part three of a three part series on appraisal review – Read parts one and two. When interacting with executive managers, I am often posed with the following question “How do you know when you are looking at a “good” appraisal?” The Recent History of Appraisal Revisions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 14, 2022

Collateral Desktop Analysis provides transparency and efficiency to ValueLink customers conducting appraisal reviews. Designed to remove pre-funding uncertainty or support post-funding due diligence, CDA is an efficient, cost-effective method to determine if an appraisal under review is adequately supported. Houston — June 14, 2022 —.

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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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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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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

Here are a few tips on how to avoid hurting your home appraisal: What is a home appraisal? Home appraisals are a method by which an appraiser reviews a home and compares them to homes in a specific neighborhood to determine their fair market price. These two appraisal types differ very little in how they are calculated.

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