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First American Mortgage Solutions leverages technology to eliminate compliance issues

Housing Wire

Over the last several years, significant technology trends continue to change the way people interact and work, and collateral valuation is no exception. First American continues to innovate its valuation business by delivering instant access to property data; improving collaboration among appraisers, appraisal management staff and lenders; and implementing cutting-edge quality assurance tools.

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3 Symptoms of Real Estate Agent Burnout (And How to Beat It)

McKissock

Ever catch yourself feeling like you just can’t find the motivation to complete the work you need to as an agent? Feel like you’re caught in a perpetual state of “the Mondays” where even basic tasks business tasks like prospecting clients, replying to emails or answering the phone are impossible? You might be experiencing real estate agent burnout. Burnout happens — and it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.

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Valuation tech special reports

Housing Wire

During the pandemic, many housing professionals saw firsthand how easy it is for the valuation process to be disrupted. With social distancing and lockdown orders, appraisers struggled to evaluate homes in a timely and effective manner. To solve this problem, the industry needed a way to automate the valuation process while keeping homeowners and appraisers safe.

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BiggerPockets Money Podcast 193: Building a Business After Homelessness, Addiction, and Debt

BiggerPockets

Part of the mission of the BiggerPockets Money Show is to share journeys from all walks of life. Our guests show that no matter where you’re at, you can reach […].

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Incenter’s virtual appraisal solution brings “arms-length” photos back to the remote inspection process

Housing Wire

As many real estate professionals saw firsthand, the valuation process was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. With social distancing and lockdown orders, inspectors and agents struggled to determine a home’s value without being there in-person. To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs.

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Real Estate Remains Among the Best Cash Flow Investments for 2021

Mashvisor

The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the economy has forced people to re-assess what to invest in.

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QVM Insights from Quantarium & Valligent Technologies delivers a standardized valuation process to reduce risk

Housing Wire

Real estate technology has changed rapidly over the last few years, and property valuation is no exception. Today, borrowers and lenders alike expect an easy and expedited home loan experience. And to make that happen, lenders need a solution that streamlines the appraisal process and eliminates potential mistakes. Appraisals are often time-consuming.

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Reggora’s appraisal platform provides automatic status updates to all stakeholders to increase transparency

Housing Wire

There’s no denying the complexity of the appraisal process. With so many people involved – including the appraisal desk, loan operations, loan officers, underwriters, the IT/product team, borrowers and appraisal vendors – there’s room for error that could negatively impact the home buying experience. “Appraisal is one of the most time-consuming and inefficient parts of the lending process,” said Brian Zitin, co-founder of Reggora.

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Nationwide Appraisal Network’s valuation solutions allow lenders to select appraisers based on performance

Housing Wire

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. NAN’s advanced data and predictive analytics provide lenders with a suite of valuation solutions that help streamline the appraisal process from start to finish, and stakeholders in this industry seek out

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Total Home Valuex from CoreLogic leverages machine learning to simplify and standardize valuation

Housing Wire

One of the first steps in determining a property’s value is the use of an Automated Valuation Model (AVM). Using an AVM helps lenders quickly and accurately get an independent assessment of collateral value, which can streamline the home buying process for them and the borrower. With that said, not every AVM is created equal. When deciding on the right solution, it’s important to look for a model that will meet your specific needs.

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Black Knight takes a holistic approach to the valuation process with unbiased solutions

Housing Wire

To streamline the appraisal process, lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs) need a trusted, one-stop resource to obtain cost-effective, transparent, automated and robust valuation solutions. To meet these needs, Black Knight offers a variety of proven options. “Our comprehensive valuation solutions are broad in range, deep in scope and include extensive data coverage.

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Radian’s valuation services leverage large-scale data to accurately price virtually any home in the country

Housing Wire

To effectively complete the valuation process, lenders and mortgage companies need access to accurate data. Radian’s Red Bell subsidiary offers two valuation services powered by real estate data and cutting-edge proprietary technology, to help lenders and other real estate professionals make decisions quickly and confidently: Radian Automated Valuation Model (AVM) and Radian Interactive Value (RIV).

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