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Opteon’s appraiser-facing software allows appraisers to submit reports from the field in real-time

Housing Wire

Technology has radically disrupted many industries in recent years. The valuation services market has yet to see that same level of impact, but the pace of change is ramping up. While many stakeholders look to algorithms and third-party property inspectors, Opteon takes a different approach.

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President, chief technology officer discusses photographic data for appraisers

Valuation Review

During a conversation with Valuation Review, Kevin Musick, the ClearValue company’s president and chief technology officer said- “despite the increase in availability of property data, a picture still says a thousand words.”

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

When you hear automated appraisal, that refers to a computer doing the valuation without an appraiser. In addition to the automated appraisal, we’re starting to see moves toward a hybrid appraisal process called bifurcation , meaning that a computer and a person complete the valuation.

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

When you hear automated appraisal, that refers to a computer doing the valuation without an appraiser. In addition to the automated appraisal, we’re starting to see moves toward a hybrid appraisal process called bifurcation , meaning that a computer and a person complete the valuation.

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Is Fannie Mae Recruiting New Appraisers??

Robinson Appraisal Group

and automated valuation models. In recent years appraisers have been concerned about our elimination by the hands of an Automated Valuation. bifurcated valuation or hybrid appraisal includes an exterior. observation of the property, sometimes including an interior inspection. It seems as though over the.