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. We looked at this as not just an adjustment to the current market climate, but also looking at the current shift that’s happening in the valuation industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 6, 2024

ICON, an Austin based firm, has developed a 3D printed wall system. Areas more exposed to such risk are likely to see increased volatility in valuations.” Another thought-provoking speaker was Bungáne Mehlomakulu, the Director of Building Sciences and Building Performance at ICON.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Instead, tech innovations have started to enter the market with the goal of optimizing the appraisal process by automating key portions of a property’s valuation. With the acquisition, Class Valuation is looking to deliver a completely digitized appraisal process. In addition, AMCs have been investing heavily in R&D. . .

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

This scarcity catapulted appraisal costs and cycle-times running into three to four weeks in many cases and highlighted the growing need for appraisal modernization, including technological and data-driven solutions and other appraisal alternatives. HW: How does ValueLink technology modernize the appraisal practices?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Jeff Allen brings more than 15 years of real estate valuation, data and analytics experience to the Clear Capital executive leadership team. Jeff Allen, Executive Vice President, Innovation Labs , Clear Capital.

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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.” Pages 5 and 6 of the report set forth 21 recommendations, termed “Agency Actions to Advance Valuation Equity.” Stay tuned.

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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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. The quality and accuracy of modern appraisals have proved to be on par with, or better than, the traditional process, all while reducing turn time by 5 days on average.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

Clear Capital’s suite of field valuations, real estate analytics, and platform technology solutions help servicers prevent fraud, check the accuracy of completed appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs), conduct portfolio valuation analysis and updates, and help with disposition analysis on distressed loans.

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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

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. That means development can start this year, so the industry is ready to roll out the new forms in 2024.

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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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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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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The markets perceived no additional risk in transactions where the appraiser signing off on the valuation of the collateral being utilized for a credit decision did not physically inspect the property. Inspection relief was successful as lenders and appraisers developed appropriate processes. Lenders rely on regulation and policy.

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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. Is this a positive development for the VA?

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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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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. Additionally, you’ll hear about other technology tools to adopt for on-the-job use.

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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. Especially is this the case with condominiums or homes in tract developments. So, a little bit of advertising is taking place I think. That seems good at first. .

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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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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 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. Additionally, you’ll hear about other technology tools to adopt for on-the-job use.

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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. The Detractors. Some disagree with the overhaul.

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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

JUNE 28, 2022

Reno, NV — June 28, 2022 — Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced the launch of two Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Property Valuation API and Risk Assessment API.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to make improvements, an agent who needs a pre-listing appraisal, or an attorney or accountant who requires a certified appraisal, a well-qualified and experienced appraiser is essential for accurate property valuation.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 20, 2023

This exciting development in machine learning has lenders scrambling to integrate condition modeling AI into their systems. Learn how AI is used to verify Property Condition Ratings in residential appraisals and discover the new condition modeling AI tool for making confident investment decisions.

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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

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s a high-functioning customer relationship management (CRM) tool with robust features, integrations and automation. We looked for features like task automation, pipeline management and integration with other commonly used tools. The RealGeeks CRM was developed using industry research and customer feedback.

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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 Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Appraisal Modernization. Technologies are moving fast.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

This tool is excellent for making copies of tax records, floor plans, etc. Listen in as Bryan Reynolds reviews what USPAP says and suggests ways for appraisers to handle appraisal reports if you don’t have the data tools you need to create credible results. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers.

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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.” A Restricted Appraisal Report does not mean shortcuts may be taken in developing the appraisal. None of us enjoy completing revision requests.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They must take into account all factors that influence a home’s value when developing the market value opinion in the appraisal report. We put together a checklist of common (and not-so-common) tips to help you get a high valuation from your appraiser. Top 7 Tips Home Appraisal Checklist How does one best prepare for a home appraisal?

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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

MARCH 4, 2022

The mortgage industry is on its way to modernizing the appraisal process. Appraisers take photos, measure for square footage, evaluate the property’s condition, and use various public data sources to develop an opinion of value. . But what is a desktop appraisal, how does it work, and how does it compare to a full appraisal?

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Clear Capital

MAY 24, 2022

Using an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) for real estate valuations isn’t new in the mortgage industry. And we’ve learned a lot over the last decade as we’ve researched and developed more accurate AVM tools. Find an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) with good coverage. What is an AVM in Real Estate ? .

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