Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

Fannie Mae has approved six firms to handle its new valuation initiative, which cuts traditional appraisers out of the process and potentially represents the biggest shift in the valuation space in years. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Real estate technology has changed rapidly over the last few years, and property valuation is no exception. Quantarium, an artificial intelligence and RE data analytics company, along with Valligent Technologies, a valuation technology innovator and an appraisal management company, created QVM Insights.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In most cases the in-person inspections required by GSEs, FHA and VA policies can continue per policy; however, adjustments to policy compliance are often needed to get the loan underwritten. When inspections are safe and feasible, appraisers are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves and shoe coverings.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It quickly became apparent that the health risk would prevent professional fee appraisers from entering properties in order to inspect them for their appraisal reports. Without accurate collateral valuation, lenders could not properly underwrite new loans. The industry was on the cusp of a serious crisis.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

Incenter Appraisal Management’s RemoteVal technology allows appraisers to cut out all physical travel and get more inspections done, in turn generating more orders per day that they can complete. The RemoteVal solution leverages the technology that homeowners and agents have with them already – their Apple or Android smartphones.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. Additional webinars will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. Click here to register.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Over the last several years, significant technology trends continue to change the way people interact and work, and collateral valuation is no exception. This unique valuation offering is bolstered by the industry’s largest, most comprehensive database of property and homeowner information and recorded document images.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In a couple of words, it’s collaborative valuation; in a description it’s bringing together a team of professionals to tackle each appraisal report in concert. What is Collaborative Valuation? The problem with trainees in most GSE and agency (FHA, USDA, AND VA) related work is that trainees cannot inspect properties.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

Collateral valuation is a critical component of mortgage lending and the home sales process. During the course of the pandemic, mortgage professionals have seen origination volumes for refi and purchase skyrocket as they have simultaneously faced challenges of accessing properties and completing in-person inspections. Get More Info.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Private equity firm Gridiron Capital has acquired Michigan-based appraisal management company Class Valuation from another private equity player, Narrow Gauge Capital , the firms said in a statement on Friday. It would appear a good fit with Class Valuation, a fast-growing AMC with a technology bent.

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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. The second part of the strategy is to offer a wider variety of valuation options.” Another difficulty with appraisals historically has been appraiser capacity. “The

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mortgage tech company Xactus announced that its valuation solution Appraisal Firewall X has met federal requirements and is capable of fulfilling Fannie Mae property data collection orders. ” Fannie Mae’s program is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the valuation component of the mortgage industry.

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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. Luke Tomaszewski: I’m an 18-year veteran of the real-estate valuation industry.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

As many real estate professionals saw firsthand, the valuation process was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Dallas, TX – October 31, 2024 – ClearValue Consulting , a leading provider of innovative solutions in the valuation industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Restb.ai to integrate its advanced computer vision technology into ClearValue’s comprehensive valuation review platform, Certainty.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

One of the first steps in determining a property’s value is the use of an Automated Valuation Model (AVM). Total Home Value x (THV x ) from CoreLogic is a state-of-the-art AVM built to simplify and standardize valuation through the loan lifecycle. With that said, not every AVM is created equal.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By leveraging selective data and cutting-edge technology, the solutions from homegenius Real Estate help lenders make informed and efficient decisions. The technology is designed to analyze images as well as predict objects of value and room conditions within a house.

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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.

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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. They also are using computer vision to validate third-party valuations prepared by appraisal management companies.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

In March , Fannie Mae released an update to its Seller’s Guide that outlined more options for property valuations, including value acceptance (formerly appraisal waivers), value acceptance plus property data and hybrid appraisals. These additional valuation options will lessen the opportunity for appraisal bias.” Johnson said.

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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

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. The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) approved six vendors following the roll-out of its new valuation initiative.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

Opteon, a leader in the appraisal and property valuation industry, utilizes their tech-enabled service fulfillment to streamline and enhance the appraisal process. By focusing on these technological advancements, Opteon not only improves the appraisal process but also offers significant competitive advantages to its lender customers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The CAPE aPCR tool can be applied across the valuation spectrum—from adding condition validation to an automated valuation model (AVM), to driving appraisal workflows. The common understanding of valuation, inspection and even property value is shifting, as more and more technology-enabled alternatives are emerging.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

Regardless of the lenders’ size, ServiceLink’s exclusive EXOS technology, comprehensive industry experience, and stability help lenders get to closing quickly while providing a better borrower experience. Our EXOS Title technology offers accelerated title decisioning and a definitive clear-to-close timeline in seconds.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

The parent company of appraisal software firm Veros Real Estate Solutions has acquired California-based appraisal management company Valligent Technologies. Its bend toward digital valuation services comes during a time of growing acceptance by Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and the VA to use desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals.

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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

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

APRIL 18, 2023

PunchListUSA , a real estate technology platform digitizing home inspection data, has named Stefan Pampulov as its chief product and data officer. He also held the role of senior vice president and director of valuation at New City Corporation.

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Clear Capital

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The launch of the Product Portal decreases the time it takes for users to receive a reliable valuation, as well as analytics products, to aid them in their decision-making process. This is another step forward for us as we work to reduce friction in the valuation process for all industry players.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Property data collection consists of a complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property. While all data collectors are held to similar minimum requirements, some may be equipped with enhanced technology to capture data. What is property data collection? A trained and vetted third party can perform the data collection.

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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 is Class Valuation leveraging AI? This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 24, 2022

Learn about all of the new features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers! RemoteVal has added a Dynamic Floor Plan Creator, in addition to allowing the appraiser to visually inspect the property in real-time on the date of inspection. Technology is like water; it seeks its own level.

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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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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

They can do this by applying advanced technology — digital title solutions, automated inspection and appraisal tools, consumer-facing scheduling apps and eClosing solutions — and working with you to optimize your internal workflows and processes. Leading-edge technology products/solutions. A steadfast commitment to security.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Scot Rose from Class Valuation explores current trends and offers strategies to help lenders thrive in 2025. Vendor selection – Partner with vendors who can manage the UPD mobile application, technology, GSE integrations, and scaled property data collection networks.

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