Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 12, 2024

Under their leadership, Murray and Travis-Johnson went on to grow VRM Mortgage Services into an industry stalwart, offering services ranging from REO asset management and property preservation to inspections, title and closing coordination, commercial and rental asset management, and eviction management services.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 1, 2022

Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced the expansion of its Clear Capital Partner Network , which aims to collaborate with innovative companies to help lenders accelerate the adoption of modern appraisals and other technology advancements. March 1, 2022 —. Innovation for All.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

“The second part of the strategy is to offer a wider variety of valuation options.” From a modernization perspective, we want to promote consistent and fair valuation outcomes, simplify the loan manufacturing process, reduce borrower costs and effectively manage risk. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

This expansion of our partnership with the ValueLink team will make it easier for lenders to adopt new options, drive appraisal modernization across the industry and ensure a better valuation experience for consumers.” property through our field valuation services and analytics tools and improve their workflows with our platform technologies.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

March 2, 2023 – Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced the launch of Universal Data Collection (UDC) , the latest in the Company’s suite of products designed to support appraisal modernization. Clear Capital is a leading provider of hybrid appraisals for mortgage origination.

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McKissock

JUNE 24, 2022

It hasn’t been all that long ago since an appraiser’s favorite tools were an electric type writer and a glue stick. Virtual inspection technology is already making a splash in the industry, and more apps and software will be available to help you be more efficient and accurate. Train the next generation. What can you expect?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Always include your contact information and a call to action, such as an offer for a free home valuation. In this complimentary meeting, we’ll go through your property, and I’ll give you my expert recommendations on repairs to make, renovations that’ll provide the best return, and, of course, a current market valuation of your property.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Last year, Freddie Mac launched another solution that allows a trained property data collector to visit the home and gather images, measurements and property characteristics. Property data collection consists of a complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property. More recently, Fannie Mae launched a similar solution.

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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. The use of a non-appraiser to inspect a property can be concerning for some.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

These appraisals are valuable tools for property owners, investors, and lenders, helping them make informed decisions about sales, refinancing, property tax assessments, and estate planning. Becoming a commercial appraiser requires appropriate education, training, experience, and certification.

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Real Quantum

APRIL 13, 2021

No matter their level of expertise, appraisers always complete a valuation using one of three approaches: The cost approach, the sales comparison approach, or the income approach. A commercial real estate appraiser uses these tools to estimate value to solve valuation issues for various needs. The Cost Approach.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One tool the agent uses to price the property is the Comparative Market Analysis or CMA, and by sharing this with the appraiser they can better understand what went into the agent’s pricing strategy. For the above reasons, it is very important for accurate valuations during the home-buying process.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 30, 2024

The commercial appraisal serves as a crucial tool in real estate transactions, helping buyers and sellers determine a fair price for the property. It begins with an inspection of the subject property, where the licensed commercial real estate appraiser assesses the condition, size, and features of the property.

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Real Quantum

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Commercial Appraiser Tech Tools Update – Webinar Recap McKissock published their Appraisal Income Guide in 2019 reporting that appraisers who adopt new technology tools earned over $44,000 more per year than appraisers who did not. They hosted an appraiser tech tools update.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Many believe that the use of different data gathering tools and sources will help modernize the appraisal process. The appraiser may be able to use remote tools to view or sketch the property. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids. INvision Capture – This tool from Class Valuation provides a floor plan and sketch to ANSI standards.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

Pricing a home is challenging without the right tools Real estate agents typically have various research tools at their disposal that help them determine a list price that isn’t too low – nor too high. Although there are tools online, these are typically estimates and do not always provide accurate numbers.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A home appraisal is an unbiased report on the value of your home performed by a trained and state-licensed individual. We put together a checklist of common (and not-so-common) tips to help you get a high valuation from your appraiser. But first, let’s quickly cover the basics of home appraisals.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 4, 2022

A desktop appraisal , also known as an appraisal without an onsite inspection, is a faster way to complete an appraisal for a home loan. In traditional appraisals, an appraiser visits the property to complete an inspection to collect property data to assist in determining the home’s value. What is a desktop appraisal?

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Many believe that the use of different data gathering tools and sources will help modernize the appraisal process. The appraiser may be able to use remote tools to view or sketch the property. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids. INvision Capture – This tool from Class Valuation provides a floor plan and sketch to ANSI standards.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 31, 2022

Set of Products Includes Property Data Report and Completion Report, Which Is Backed by a Nationwide Network of Trained Real Estate Agents and Brokers. With ACE+ PDR, property information is physically collected on-site by trained data collectors using a Freddie Mac PDR dataset in place of an appraisal.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning partner to host several desktop valuation training webinars. Class Valuation continues its acquisition spree. According to this story by HousingWire, “Class Valuation, one of the largest appraisal management companies in America, just made another acquisition.”

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Houston Properties

JUNE 11, 2020

Free Home Valuation. Get A FREE Home Valuation Enter your email to receive a free, easy to read seller's guide on how to sell your house in the shortest time for the most money. While the home selling process still ends with physically inspecting the home and making an offer, the journey now begins online.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By reducing the volume of required data, UDC streamlines the collection process for inspection-based valuation and delivers UPD-compliant data, removing complexities and making property data collection review and underwriting easier and more efficient for mortgage lenders. UDC has now been updated to gather and deliver the UPD.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Efforts to increase consistency and accuracy in the property data collection and inspection process should be celebrated, and are key to improving public trust in the appraisal process. The days of needing months of training to produce accurate GLA are now history. Reliability is key.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

Using automated tools to establish home values helps remove human bias, although it limits the collection and evaluation of a property’s current condition,” wrote Freddie Mac. According to Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plan, it could be the expansion of automated valuation models.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

Users can complete a schematic 2D floor plan using just a smartphone, with no training or cost required. To continue to modernize the valuation process and achieve its goal of drastically increasing the number of floor plans in the U.S., Users have the ability to leverage CubiCasa’s technology without prior training.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Then they dive into Freddie Mac’s long-anticipated research paper, “ Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals.” To create new capacity for the industry, new approaches to valuation that are faster and better, and less prone to bias. Interview with Ribbon Co-Founder & CEO Shaival Shah.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Combination of national valuation tech company and innovative proptech startup will accelerate appraisal modernization and further democratize property data and insights. CubiCasa’s mobile capture technology can be used without prior training by anyone with a smartphone. About Clear Capital.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

The potential for appraisal bias in home valuation has recently garnered public attention and regulatory scrutiny. Appraisers are trained to provide an objective, unbiased analysis, but they also must rely upon data and methodologies that have been impacted by the systemic racism of redlining. percentage points for Latinos and 2.1

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