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

Housing Wire

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. Technology has radically disrupted many industries in recent years.

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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. There are two things to walk away with today.

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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. There are two things to walk away with today.

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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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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.

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What is a Hybrid Appraisal?

Robinson Appraisal Group

A hybrid appraisal is a valuation completed by a Licensed/Certified appraiser that is very similar to a desktop appraisal. It is a shorter appraisal form than the traditional appraisal and is performed by an appraiser who typically never visits the property.

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Exactly How Are Property Data Collectors Professionally Trained?

Appraiserblogs

Somebody explain to me exactly how Property Data Collectors are “professionally trained” per Fannie Mae directives. The fact is, Fannie Mae is explicitly working toward the elimination of appraisers for real property valuations.

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