Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the years the real estate appraisal workforce has experienced a shortage and has fallen behind to attract new entrants to replace those retiring due to high barriers of entry such as training, cost, and licensure regulations. HW: How and why has appraisal management technology evolved over the past year?

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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

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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

My solution was to hire and train a few folks that could help me develop and support my workflow and processes. Having been an instructor on residential topics for a few years, I felt that the best way to go was to hire and train individuals that wanted to become appraisers. The Problem with Trainees. But that is the reality.

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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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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Appraisal Firewall X connects mortgage lenders with vetted and trained property data collectors to deliver the value acceptance + property data and hybrid appraisal solutions, the company said in a release. Xactus Appraisal Firewall X provides data for both processes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It makes accessible information that used to be hard to obtain, such as the condition of the backyard, the proximity of a property to a loud road, train tracks, or a body of water as well as the occupancy status of a property. The solution renders an array of nationwide property information available in one PDF report.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Even recently, with technologies like virtual tours or dollhouse-style immersive walkthroughs that provide floor plans, those services can be expensive and require special training and equipment and take a long time to collect data, Allen explains. And properties in the United States are very large and complex.”.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

For the new value acceptance plus property data option, third parties are authorized to do that collection at the property site, as long as lenders verify that they have a background check, have been “professionally trained” and are competent to do that collection.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 13, 2022

Technology will continue to infiltrate the industry – learn about how ProxyPics technology and tools will put you at the forefront of real estate transactions as the GSEs continue to evolve valuation options in the digital age. Buzz: How is new technology shaping the industry? Buzz: Why should appraisers attend this webinar?

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 25, 2022

Buzz: In what ways is new technology impacting the future of appraisal industry in regards to this new process? Josh: Multiple developers have created inspection apps which scan properties and generate floor plans and 3D representations of the improvements.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

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. We’re trying to responsibly leverage data and technology to save time and reduce costs in the origination process through different valuation options.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In October, the company added more than 275 subcontractors that complete inspections, preservation and yard/snow services to its network. In terms of 2022 as a whole, Safeguard has added more than 4200 people working at the numerous preservation, lawn service, inspection and various trades that are part of the company’s network.

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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. However, manual reviews of appraisals, property condition, renovation estimates, and more do not scale efficiently.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Luckily, the technology and infrastructure we had in place at ServiceLink kept our client service uninterrupted. We’ve invested hundreds of millions of dollars in leading-edge title technology – and our teams of top data scientists, inventors and engineers ensure our processes are as automated as possible.

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GoForrmz

JUNE 3, 2022

Join the ‘Work to Zero’ movement with safety-enhancing technologies in your workplace Often reserved for thoughts of the Industrial Revolution, the idea that death in the workplace is still a threat today seems unimaginable. ” — The Center for Construction Research and Training (2019). In the U.S.,

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2024

There will be many more data elements related to the inspection. Using a mobile device for inspections will be a must in the future. Appraisers should start using mobile devices in their practice right now to become familiar with the technology. Appraisers can prepare for this change by using those tools right now.

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GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By using tools like digital forms and mobile technology, construction managers can streamline processes, improve communication, and significantly reduce project delays. The Problem with Traditional Data Collection Construction projects rely heavily on data, from safety inspections and daily logs to permits and inventory tracking.

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 16, 2025

trillion by 2030, driven by technological advancements and increased demand for infrastructure. Electronic Signature Tools In an industry where contracts, change orders, and approvals are part of daily operations, electronic signature technology is no longer optional its a necessity. Yet, despite this growth, up from $7.28

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished. It is trained on text data and learns to identify patterns from that data to generate human-like text responses.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

A 2017 study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that “lack of training, downward trends in compensation, and increasing regulation,” were driving both existing and would-be appraisers away from the industry. In these scenarios, no inspection or appraisal of any kind is performed on the property.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

With wide-angle lenses and amazing camera technology, a good photographer can make a room look more attractive in a picture than in person. WAIVING HOME INSPECTIONS. He said this year has been extremely slow for him because people are waiving home inspections to get a competitive edge on other buyers, bidding on the same home.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services. If anyone has been in the appraisal industry for a while they do know that it has been changing with technology. Appraisers have been trained in knowing what to look for.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Sanitation and Cleaning Schedules Setting digital schedules with automated reminders, and using digital forms and checklists for cleaning and inspections means a faster, reliable way to ensure your cleaning standards are met.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Introduction The appraisal industry, once heavily reliant on manual processes and paper-based workflows, is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the rapid advancements in technology. Its important to understand how technology is impacting the industry, and to see how its creating a more efficient and accurate valuation process.

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GoForrmz

APRIL 16, 2024

Originally published on 04/23/2019 Streamline manufacturing procedures with digital and online forms Digital and online forms drastically simplify manufacturing inspections, procedures, and oversight. This form can facilitate inspections, safety walks on the factory floor, training procedures, and more.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

Unlike a home inspection, which assesses the physical condition of a property, an appraisal focuses solely on determining its fair market worth. Its important to note that the appraiser’s schedule and the availability of the property owner will influence the timing of this inspection. They will be aware of any deficiencies.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The appraisal industry was front and center at this show and most of the appraisal discussion centered around three specific topics: Technology, Trainees, and Diversity. Secondly, this will allow technology companies, lenders, and appraisers to develop new processes and technologies around desktops.

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GoForrmz

JUNE 20, 2022

Thanks to the modernization of every industry, and as technology advances, we will likely see the number of lone workers rise. The options are expanding as technology evolves, but a full audit of your business can shine a light on which lone workers are essential to your job sites. ” — EHSToday, citing a TrackPlus survey.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Culture, cutting-edge technology, marketing assistance, and training are key to succeeding as an Ohio real estate agent, so look for a brokerage that provides the agent services and resources you need to maximize reach for your clients. Ready to find a real estate brokerage? government-issued alien registration card U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Includes current issues and trends in AZ real estate & property inspection issues CE Sales Package #1 with Ethics: 12 of the 24 required hrs of coursework (9 mandatory & 3 general hrs). Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

How technology is revolutionizing safety protocols in food production and processing Ensuring safety in food production isn’t just about complying with regulations; it’s about protecting the health of consumers, maintaining brand reputation, and ensuring operational efficiency.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. Visit Website Overview The Lee Institute School of Real Estate combines professional instruction and video format training to make the concepts of the real estate business more digestible and engaging. 25 hrs livestream access.

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 23, 2024

The natural reaction when you find this person is to start training them on everything, because if they’re reliable we can give them more to do, right? Find out what they really want to do, and train them accordingly. Yes and no. Find out what your employee’s strengths are.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Available online or in person, the course teaches the ins and outs of the real estate profession and provides the training youll need to move forward to take the licensing exam successfully. Foreign language translation dictionaries are permitted for English as a Second Language candidates and will be inspected by staff.

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McKissock

APRIL 1, 2022

There are many technology tools available to make your workflow faster and smoother. To better understand what sort of technology training and webinars would be the most useful to you, we asked appraisers, “On what appraisal software tools would you like additional training? Bradford Technologies (6).

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The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 3, 2023

You may think you don’t want to deal with managing and training, hiring and firing, but things change and you could possibly discover a new, better way to operate. They in essence, train themselves and have a place of reference for the future. Since you are running a growing business, you are always thinking a few steps down the road.

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