article thumbnail

14 indispensable AI tools for real estate agents

Housing Wire

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. While ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for many of us, predictive analytics tools offer a more efficient, data-driven approach to generating new client leads. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Visit Top Producer 2.

article thumbnail

Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession? Technology.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

CRMLS releases REcenterhub dashboard

Housing Wire

The dashboard presents a modernized user interface and offers customization options for both users and associations. It provides industry information such as market data trends and news articles, while enhancing interactivity for user convenience. Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS, expressed confidence in the transition to the new dashboard.

article thumbnail

Fannie Mae ‘Census Block Grid’ Adjustment Raises Redlining Concerns

Appraiserblogs

“FNMA’s collateral underwriter tool has a line item adjustment it makes on every comparable called Census Block Grid.” The underwriter revealed that the tool uses a ‘Census Block Grid’ adjustment (CBG) to evaluate comparable property values. Related Posts: The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining?

Tools 129
article thumbnail

HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

Below, Hill answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority by Maria Volkova. HousingWire: What is your most useful tech tool? Amanda Hill: My cell phone! To become an HW+ member, click here.

article thumbnail

The Post-COVID shift: What Amazon and Zillow can’t do

Housing Wire

In February 2019, we wrote an article predicting this seismic shift, detailing how mortgage lenders could and should prepare to not only survive the shift but thrive in the future digital age. When we wrote the “Seismic shift” article in 2019, less than 50% of mortgage applications were taken digitally.

article thumbnail

Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

It’s been a while since I’ve written an article. So, first of all, thank you for being here to read articles from my blog! My advice to those using Zillow as a tool for finding comparable sales is to understand what Zillow is reporting and then compare their home consistently. I miss writing and I miss you!

Appraisal 406