Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2023

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital has conducted a new round of layoffs as part of a company restructuring plan. So, we did that in a way that really makes sense for our business.” We’ve been a company that’s been investing very heavily in bringing data analytics and technology into the valuation space.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states. NAN’s valuation solutions give lenders the chance to evaluate, select and manage appraisers based on their quality and performance.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2023

Reno, NV – August 30, 2023 – Clear Capital , the national real estate valuation technology company, today announced a partnership with LenderX , a leading real-estate valuations SaaS provider, to deliver its lenders access to AURA , Clear Capital’s automated collateral underwriting solution.

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Clear Capital

JULY 13, 2023

Through this integration, Clear Capital will deliver an improved user experience for mortgage lenders and loan officers ordering products that support appraisal modernization, such as Universal Data Collection (UDC ) , Desktop appraisals and Hybrid appraisals. Clear Capital’s automated status updates keep the lender informed in real-time.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

.” From the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): “While MBA supports the ongoing development of such tools, MBA also acknowledges the need for appraisers and lenders to provide some level of oversight and due diligence to preserve the overall quality of the data referenced in future valuations.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

One of the most challenging aspects in a real estate transaction is the valuation process. Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery. And, the impact of the pandemic has complicated this process even further.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

Mortgage servicers are staying busy. Leveraging our own real estate data and analytics to amplify our broker- and appraisal-based valuation services, Clear Capital delivers highly-accurate information with rapid turn-times and a robust quality control process,” said Kenon Chen, EVP of corporate strategy. “Our

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 30, 2021

Recursion’s dataset provides a solid foundation for Clear Capital to develop more accurate real estate valuation solutions with minimum delay. Using Recursion’s mortgage big data intelligence, Clear Capital can introduce more accurate and timely property valuation solutions into the marketplace. About Clear Capital.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

HousingWire sat down with Bell to learn about how the VA is working to revamp the image of the loans it offers, how it plans to modernize its appraisal processes, how it coordinates with other agencies, and whether its COVID-19 partial claim program will get an extension. When I started 12 years ago, the average time was 20 business days.

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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. Freddie Mac’s appraisal modernization strategy With these challenges in mind, Freddie Mac continues to work on modernizing the appraisal process for lenders that deliver loans to Freddie Mac.

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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. Learn how Anow software can turn your appraisal business into a money-making machine.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

8 circle prospecting ideas — a deep dive 8 effective circle prospecting scripts 9 pro tips for expert-level circle prospecting 3 circle prospecting tools What is circle prospecting? There are numerous tech tools available to agents to help with prospecting. In this article What is circle prospecting?

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In this webinar recording, experts explore these questions and more surrounding desktop appraisals, as well as provide a live demonstration of Class Valuation ’s INvision technology. By automating daily tasks and processes, you can watch your business grow with real results and analytics.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I have weathered seasons marred by valuation professionals whose malfeasance adversely impacted the economy and society. The future of the valuation profession is not certain to me. Technological advances suggest we need to move toward automated valuation models that churn data through automated algorithms to produce valuations.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

During 2020 and 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic global pandemic disrupted our lives and the way we all do business, regulators, agencies, and the government sponsored enterprises allowed inspection relief in certain circumstances. In practice, less detailed sketches are more common in appraisal reporting. Desktop Process Challenges & Risks.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

AVM’S ARE GREAT MARKETING TOOLS. So, why offer a valuation service that provides values that should not be relied upon? AVM’s are marketing tools. The problem I see with this is that homeowner’s can provide false information to artificially inflate Zillow’s valuation of their home.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In this webinar recording, experts explore these questions and more surrounding desktop appraisals, as well as provide a live demonstration of Class Valuation ’s INvision technology. By automating daily tasks and processes, you can watch your business grow with real results and analytics.

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Clear Capital

OCTOBER 27, 2021

National real estate valuation technology company well-positioned to experience continued growth in 2021. October 26, 2021 — Clear Capital, a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced it has hired more than 350 people so far in 2021, with 170 jobs currently open and accepting applications.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining? In the 1930’s, appraisers (then known as valuators) were instructed to follow a rating system. By Dallas T.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The RFI contains 4 components: The Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and the design of appraisal forms Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and appraisal waivers Valuation differences by borrower and neighborhood ethnic makeup Appraisal modernization. Appraisal Modernization. There are just a lot of tools that I can use!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s a high-functioning customer relationship management (CRM) tool with robust features, integrations and automation. As your real estate business expands, nurturing your growing client base inevitably leads to a need for improved communication. What’s the secret to nurturing leads and turning them into loyal clients?

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McKissock

JUNE 22, 2021

Job aid: Big Box Retail Valuations. Making small changes in your appraisal business can produce large results and make your productivity skyrocket. By automating daily tasks and processes, you can watch your business grow with real results and analytics.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S. Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. 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. The changes will impact just about everything and everyone in the collateral valuation space.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 19, 2021

It can lead a person to favor his or her own opinion over those of others, especially when those others are suggesting that our industry needs to modernize. Sure, our business has always been clogged up with manual processes, making us inefficient and forcing us to work harder than we should for the fees we charge.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

As industries grapple with the challenges of transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness in valuation processes, blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope. Lack of Transparency: Traditional appraisal methods often lack a clear audit trail, making it difficult to trace back decisions or valuations.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. I learned a lot. Getting approved was easy.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

In addition, our lenders and GSE’s are implementing tools and programs to identify when “Certain prohibited, subjective or potentially biased words or phrases are included in appraisal reports.” Some appraisers are very busy, and others have little work. None of us enjoy completing revision requests.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

This tool is excellent for making copies of tax records, floor plans, etc. Over 200 million users and thousands of small businesses are currently using Genius Scan. When business is slow is an excellent time to look for new apps, learn how to use your MLS and forms software, etc. Or hit the reply button.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Real Estate valuation can be a complex exercise in problem solving. Additionally, the tools available to both appraisers and appraisal reviewers have undergone iterative process changes and users have advanced further up the learning curve. Appraisal Modernization. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We put together a checklist of common (and not-so-common) tips to help you get a high valuation from your appraiser. Whether you choose to address the correctable concerns or not, being aware of crucial appraisal criteria can help you avoid the potential unwelcome surprise of a lower-than-expected home value.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

When the concept of big data first emerged, it was a dream based on the need to centralize information so lenders could run analytics to gain insight into the nature of their evolving businesses and the changing demands of customers. Many were pleasantly surprised that today’s modern web-based LOS platforms were designed to accommodate this.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. As a land protection tool, conservation easements cannot be understated. A modern-day conservation easement example is the Big Darby Watershed , located in Franklin County, Ohio.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 21, 2022

When Freddie Mac published the study, “ Discovery of Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals ” in late 2021, its conclusion, “that Black and Latino applicants receive lower appraisal values than the contract price more often than White applicants,” sent shockwaves through the mortgage industry.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Since starting my business, I have always done commercial and residential appraisals. Many started their own businesses.

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