Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession? Many stakeholders in the profession have given their opinions on what that means.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This dynamic interplay between intuition, expertise, and emerging technologies is shaping the future of appraisals in ways that benefit both appraisers and consumers. With these advances in technology, the appraisal industry is transitioning toward a more scientific, data-driven approach.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The companies hope Restb.ai’s technology can help ClearValue’s appraisal review clients improve efficiency and quality control while also reducing costs. By integrating Restb.ai’s technology into Certainty, we are taking a leap forward in appraisal modernization. “By general manager of valuations, said in a statement.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2024

We have seen new ways of creating the same product, new technologies, new consumer preferences – the demands of time and money have hastened these changes. We all have seen the buzz phrases: appraisal modernization, bifurcation, data collectors, desktop and hybrid appraisals, and observation (rather than Inspection).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Homes are still evolving in terms of technology and energy consumption, raising the need for accurate and efficient appraisals to help lenders approve mortgage loans with greater accuracy and efficiency. Only automation and technology can tackle this new demand effectively, and that’s where Jaro comes into play. Career Institute.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

to integrate its advanced computer vision technology into ClearValue’s comprehensive valuation review platform, Certainty. Certainty , a crucial tool for lenders and valuation providers, will now leverage Restb.ai’s powerful AI technology to enhance its capabilities.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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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. SW: How do you think about technology and prioritizing what to do next? What’s changing there?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Fannie Mae’s program, which began earlier this year, is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the valuation component of the mortgage industry. During the last refi boom, some appraisers were scheduling inspections as far as four to six weeks out, which was slowing down the entire loan transaction.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraisal modernization is vital. Gareth Borcherds , managing director Ascent Software Group outlines the three categories to be aware of, how appraisal modernization can help scale new initiatives and more in this executive conversation. Many reasons given for appraisal modernization stem from appraisal turnaround times.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 24 hours, the floor plan sketching technology provides a high-resolution floor plan file of the house, the company said. “By By offering a free version of our mobile scanning technology in the U.S., How smart home technology can benefit renters and property managers. Presented by: Rently.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Learn about all of the features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers. Mark Walser : I am a technology and operations executive with 13 years of progressive management in all aspects of AMC operations and technology with various AMCs, and am the President of Incenter AMC.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Today, new technology can assist appraisers, AMCs and lenders with visual inspection, analysis, and intelligence to validate information, detect issues, and derive data-backed insights on every loan. Adopting effective, proven, leading-edge technology gives you a strategic advantage as an appraiser, setting you apart from others.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The current state of appraisal waivers Since Fannie Mae’s introduction of appraisal waivers in December 2016 and Freddie Mac ’s in June 2017, appraisal waivers—formerly known as Property Inspection Waivers (PIWs)—have become standard in the industry. UPDs will become a standard part of appraisals, further modernizing the appraisal process.

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Inman

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Both companies exist to improve the pace of the typical real estate transaction, while reducing cost and risk for agents and consumers.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. While the industry as a whole has been adopting new technology , the appraisal process has remained relatively unchanged — right down to the forms used to complete them. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 28, 2024

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process , Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae continue to offer new collateral valuation methods. The introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers offers an increasingly positive impact to both lenders and borrowers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Hybrid appraisals require a vetted and trained third party to inspect the property and gather data — including a floor plan — and deliver it to a licensed appraiser for a desktop appraisal. ” Fannie Mae’s program is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the valuation component of the mortgage industry. .

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser.

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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 and why has appraisal management technology evolved over the past year?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Automated mortgage technology provider Lender Toolkit announced this week that it has integrated with Reggora , an appraisal management software company that focuses on modernizing residential real estate valuations for mortgage lenders.

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Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

In support of the appraisal modernization policy changes, it’s imperative that we are able to provide lenders with an efficient and seamless experience,” said Kenon Chen , EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital. For borrowers, this modernization can provide upfront value certainty and reduced costs for eligible loans.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2022

The fragmented and decentralized appraisal management company sector is ripe for consolidation, amid increased regulatory pressures on appraisers and potentially disruptive technological changes. The model of “boutique” AMCs like AppraisalTek are under pressure to bear the cost of adopting new technology, Oglesby said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2022

They give you the ability to scale the amount of appraisals you can do with the current appraiser population that you have, and that’s an important part of all the modernization initiatives that have been going on,” said Scot Rose, chief innovation officer at Class Valuation. Secondly, make sure you have the right technology in place.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. During 2020 and 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic global pandemic disrupted our lives and the way we all do business, regulators, agencies, and the government sponsored enterprises allowed inspection relief in certain circumstances.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. Today’s Selling Guide update for 1004 Desktop appraisals signal the industry-wide adoption of modern appraisal methodologies.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

” In a statement Friday, Accurate Group said it has completed more than three million property data inspections and hybrid appraisals through its ValueNet suite of products. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Clear Capital

MARCH 1, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. In collaboration with its partners, Clear Capital seeks to reduce friction of transformation and enable the vendor ecosystem with unique technology, data and analytics solutions. March 1, 2022 —.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes UDC data set provides lenders with immediate national scalability, interchangeability and less complexity for loan management Reno, Nev.

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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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Clear Capital

MAY 7, 2021

The modern appraisal embraces data and technology to gather data differently. Watch this Tech Talk from Mortgage Innovators Conference 2021 to learn how appraisal modernization can help unlock a better, faster, and cheaper appraisal process while closing the gap in unfair lending practices.

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GoForrmz

MARCH 18, 2024

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GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This article explores the cutting-edge technologies and practices driving the industry forward, including the pivotal role of digital tools like mobile forms in streamlining workflows and capturing critical data. Cloud-Based Solutions: The Backbone of Modern Telecom Cloud technology has become indispensable in telecommunications.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 22, 2024

Central, the MTech Forum will feature tech and subject-matter experts taking a deep dive into how technology is driving the industry forward, yet also creating hazards that must be addressed and accounted for. Whether you’re a lender, servicer, or technology provider, join us for this fascinating discussion of “what’s next?”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

Lender and appraisal management companies and other property data collection companies can now use Black Knight ‘s Scout mobile property inspection as part of the value acceptance plus property data process. It’s a welcome move for mortgage tech firms in terms of modernization in the industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Technology has made appraising easier, but it is so rapidly changing that it is essential to understand the new playing field it creates. However, with technology gathering information faster, better, and more efficient than past methods, reliance on current technologies can make an appraiser irrelevant in the future.

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