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. Another common theme is reducing the amount of subjectivity within the appraisal forms and data standard.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

HomeVision , a collateral underwriting and appraisal review platform, has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) firm Restb.ai to integrate computer vision technology into real estate valuation processes. As the industry continues to leverage automation, accuracy, and efficiency in appraisal reviews, our partnership with Restb.ai

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

The efficiency and reliability of property appraisals are the linchpin to the success of a steady flow of mortgage transactions. Opteon, a leader in the appraisal and property valuation industry, utilizes their tech-enabled service fulfillment to streamline and enhance the appraisal process.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2025

New ACI Sky Workbench Platform is Designed to Modernize Appraisal Processes SANTA ANA, Calif. By streamlining workflows, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing compliance with evolving GSE standards, Workbench is set to empower appraisers to deliver faster, more accurate reports with ease.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The shortage of appraisers within the industry has been well publicized recently and no doubt plenty of you reading this article have experienced the impact of this shortage first hand. According to the Appraiser Institute , more than 10,000 appraisers have left the industry since 2013. AMCs Driving Tech Innovation .

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. One mid-sized lender echoed the opinion of others that appraisals still take too long.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

At Jaro , our commitment to integrating AI automation alongside the traditional appraisal process is not just about keeping pace with technology — it’s about making the process of appraising and valuing properties better for every stakeholder: from lenders, to borrowers, appraisers and everyone in between.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2024

Jaro is the only end-to-end appraisal platform on the market that is painstakingly designed for lender and AMC workflows to serve every party in the valuation process. The platform’s integrations are highly adaptable, offering a wide range of options to meet needs across the appraisal space. Click Here Why choose Jaro?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

From an appraiser shortage to turn-time challenges amid record-breaking volumes, the past few years have been a whirlwind for the appraisal industry. HousingWire recently sat down with Jaro Managing Director Gareth Borcherds to learn what steps housing professionals can take to speed up appraisals.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

Jaro is a full-service appraisal management software that supports lenders, appraisal management companies, appraisal firms and appraisers alike. Jaro was initially developed by Ascent Software Group to streamline the entire appraisal workflow, eliminating the need for redundant steps and external systems.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 26, 2024

A proper home appraisal is essential whether purchasing or selling a property. This appraisal is used by mortgage lenders to calculate the maximum amount they will lend on a property. Many even watch the worth of their own homes, which are produced by these algorithmic appraisal techniques, on well-known real estate websites.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2022

With the recent downturn in volume of new originations, many lenders are using this time to take inventory of the available tools geared toward risk mitigation and workflow optimization. Choosing the right tools to streamline the transaction from point of sale through loan closing can create a positive experience for the consumer.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. The UDC product provides lenders with tools for scalability, interchangeability and loan management, according to a statement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Opteon , a Scottsdale-based appraisal, valuation, advisory, and property services provider, has expanded its direct-to-consumer business model nationwide, the company announced on Wednesday. “Our impending technology rollout will enable appraisers to deliver reports straight from the field,” Trice said. .”

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

The Dawn of a New Appraisal Era In the ever-evolving realm of technology, few innovations have garnered as much attention and promise as blockchain. One of its most intriguing applications lies in the domain of appraisals. Understanding the Basics: What is Blockchain?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2023

Appraisal Insights , an appraisal education company committed to eradicating bias, announced its official launch this week. The goal is to quip key stakeholders and decision-makers in the housing industry with the knowledge necessary for preventing bias and enhancing the quality and integrity of real estate appraisals.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Appraisers have experienced many challenges in the last couple of years. From juggling high volume demand for appraisals in the middle of a pandemic, appraisers had to radically change their processes. Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable. Introducing RemoteVal.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Last year’s record-high origination volumes impacted every aspect of the mortgage cycle, and appraisals were no exception. In light of that, HousingWire recently sat down with ValueLink SVP of Operations Aqil Ahmed to discuss today’s appraisal landscape. HW: What is the No.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

For the next two months, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) will credit borrowers up to $600 for their appraisal costs, the lender said in a statement Wednesday. This tool will save homebuyers a lot of money and make the homebuying experience better for consumers and real estate agents alike.”. The offer will run from now until March 31.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2020

Finding an appraisal management software for real estate and commercial that works the way each individual lender does is difficult – usually resulting in time-consuming configurations, development work and training. EVO’s differentiators include: A true cascade assignment logic that gives users a 50% time savings in appraisal time and costs.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The 16th annual Appraisal Summit , held from September 14th to 17th, 2024 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, provided attendees with a packed agenda of education, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and more. Kelly Davids , from The Appraisal Foundation, followed with a session titled “What’s Happening in DC?”

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 8, 2022

Appraisers who have had the opportunity to participate in an appraiser conference recently have probably noticed a recurring theme from Fannie Mae – the importance of supervisory appraisers training the next generation of appraisers. All this begs the question, why are there not more supervisory appraisers?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2022

Desktop appraisals became a permanent option for certain loans earlier this year. HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. How willing are appraisers to adopt desktop and hybrid appraisals?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Fannie Mae announced on January 19, 2022 that they will be accepting desktop appraisals for eligible loan transactions. The team at Fannie Mae were the first to announce requirements lockstep with their Regulator that desktop appraisals will become a normal part of the appraisal product landscape. Appraisal Labels.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 24, 2025

Measuring and analyzing changes in market conditions are critical and fundamental elements in real estate appraisal. This is simply because such a value conclusion has as its base a specific date in time, the effective date of appraisal. However, this raises the question of which time period should the appraiser measure?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2023

Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2021

As the appraisal industry struggles to meet demand, Voxtur has developed a solution to streamline the process. HousingWire: What can the industry at large do to support the work of appraisers right now? HousingWire: What can the industry at large do to support the work of appraisers right now? This is misguided.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Now that the GSEs have approved desktop valuations for purchase, appraisers need a way to collect trustworthy, verifiable data while also submitting floor plans on reports! Join us for our upcoming webinar on March 22 nd at 2 pm, “ Appraiser-Controlled Desktop and Remote Valuations ” with Mark Walser and Lisa Ratzke!

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

Are you ready to meet the new GSE requirement of a detailed floor plan for your desktop appraisals? Join us for our upcoming webinar on January 25th at 2 pm, “ The Future of Desktop Appraisals ” with Joshua Walitt and Mark Walser! Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers!

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This is part three of a three part series on appraisal review – Read parts one and two. When interacting with executive managers, I am often posed with the following question “How do you know when you are looking at a “good” appraisal?” The Recent History of Appraisal Revisions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser’s main source of data is the multiple listing service. Let’s talk about three areas of a listing that, when completed accurately, can help appraisers to develop more supportable opinions of value. An appraiser may miss that sale through no fault of their own.

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Kairos Appraisal Services

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If you’re a mortgage loan officer and not taking advantage of pre-appraisal tools, your clients could be paying the price with higher fees and longer turnaround times.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 10, 2025

Velox Valuations, a leading national real estate appraisal firm, has announced the launch of two new franchise territories, further expanding its innovative, technology-driven business model across the United States. This approach ensures precise, consistent, and accountable appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2024

All of my data sources were very local and included only those areas that were close enough to physically drive to and complete an appraisal. All of the data needed by an appraiser is available in a digital format and made readily available on-line. I couldn’t imagine receiving data in that manner or format today.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. Many are tired of hearing about how the appraisal industry needs to change and progress. 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.

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