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. This article delves deep into how blockchain is set to revolutionize appraisals, offering a fresh perspective to technology professionals keen on staying ahead of the curve.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

Once uploaded, we used the available tools in each app to remove the furniture from the photo and virtually stage it using the luxury decor setting or its nearest equivalent. Its proprietary AI technology can also remove furniture, declutter listing photos and create realistic renderings of landscaping and exterior renovations.

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2024

A series of home healthcare, renovation and senior care experts offer tips on ways to begin in a column published by U.S. Bathrooms are a common target for renovations since it can be easy to slip and injure yourself if you have limited mobility; nonstick mats and additional rails and handles can help mitigate some of this risk.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Our commitment to empowering borrowers aligns perfectly with Privy’s mission to revolutionize real estate investment through technology and education. Together, we will equip our borrowers with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive market.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to dramatically change every aspect of daily life, and it’s starting to bring tools to homeowners as well. Private equity firm Exuma Capital Partners announced that it is the lead investor for a newly launched, AI-powered homeowner management tool called Property.com.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This acquisition furthers our long-term plan of developing a full-service commission-free homebuying and financing technology platform powered by our proprietary AI technology and dedicated professionals,” Brent Miller, chief financial officer of reAlpha, said in a prepared statement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). This transformative technology has opened up a new world of possibilities, empowering agents and captivating potential buyers like never before.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Considering how much construction technology, materials, and techniques have evolved, building a new home should be far simpler than it is. We can get to a 10 — I’m confident we will get to a 10 — but it’s unlikely unless we use technology to get there. There are too many obstacles along the way that don’t need to exist.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today, a mortgage lender must have scalability in its operation, an ability to pivot quickly to meet changing market conditions and client needs, a well-designed technology stack and, above all, a keen sense of what its customers and the marketplace truly want from them. The lender’s role in succeeding by helping its LOs succeed.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

HousingWire recently spoke with Propertybase CEO Vance Loiselle about real estate tech and how the past year has accelerated the need for digital collaboration tools across the entire customer journey. HousingWire: What role has the increase in technology played for both businesses and consumers in the real estate space?

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

The reporting tool determines a number of return-on-investment scenarios, taking into account market conditions, available financing and any need for renovations and improvements.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Land Gorilla founder and CEO Sean Faries is relentless in his pursuit of technology innovations that drive efficiency while simultaneously reducing risk in construction and renovation lending. Faries believes technology should enhance digital experiences for all project stakeholders. Sean Faries, CEO, Land Gorilla.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2024

But technology — particularly leveraging generative AI — can help solve these challenges in new ways. The sprint culminated with a demo day on Thursday where 12 teams presented their solutions to a panel of technology, regulation and housing experts. Serves as relationship-building tool for servicers. HITL verifies the plan.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

“‘High tech – High touch’ is our mantra as we develop industry-leading tools and resources with a never-ending commitment to the relationships with our brokers and team members,” CEO Sanjiv Das said. Caliber offers a “triple play” of resources to help elevate a broker’s business.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

In fact, many financial researchers and scholars have identified it as a strategic tool that should be considered part of a holistic financial strategy for retirement. Fortunately, reverse mortgages have come a long way over the last decade and are no longer considered a loan of last resort.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

The lawsuit claims further that the company “ignored permitting laws to avoid fees and increased taxes as well as to get renovated homes on the rental market as soon as possible.” Invitation Homes (IH) spent about $25,000 on renovations per home for its California SFR portfolio, pleadings in the lawsuit state.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

The real estate listing presentation is one of the most critical tools in your arsenal for demonstrating your knowledge, expertise, experience, and above all — your authenticity. Most large real estate brokerages have tools available for agents already branded with logos and colors and ready for you to input your information.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2021

For example, a newly renovated home that has a gourmet kitchen and an updated bathroom may be valued more highly than a similar home that possesses only above-average amenities and is in average condition. . Many factors contribute to the process of determining the value of a residential property. Difficult, But Not Impossible.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Smart home technology can help keep renters happier and increase efficiencies and return on investment for managers and operators, but it’s crucial to take the right approach in deployment. Vouchers are a critical tool that help our vulnerable residents,” Racine said. Presented by: Rently.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

These tools can help you cut your speed to lead time in half, market your business, generate and nurture leads, and even leverage bleeding-edge AI tools to 10x your productivity. It’s also an ideal tool for working with clients requiring the personal touch only video can provide.

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How tech solutions are transforming the 2025 real estate landscape The real estate industry is evolving rapidly, and with 2025 on the horizon, the technological advancements, and general market, show no signs of slowing down. AR takes this a step further by enabling clients to visualize renovations or furniture placement within a property.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Technologies are moving fast. Progress in Revision Rates.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Connect combines the power of Eppraisal’s advanced AVM technology with an intuitive, customizable platform to generate high-quality leads from consumers actively interested in buying, selling, or re/financing properties. To learn more about Eppraisal and its industry-leading tools, visit Eppraisal.com.

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Inman

AUGUST 22, 2023

Plunk's repair and renovation analysis tools will serve investors who frequent Xome, which also markets nontraditional listings, such as auctions, foreclosures and other investor-minded assets.

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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. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids. Not All Properties Qualify.

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Inman

JANUARY 26, 2024

AI-driven, personalized listings will include an immersive virtual tour experience and data will be used not just for sales and marketing, but also restorations, renovations and appraisals.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” Popular tools include Synapse by Spark, Solomon Adjustment Calculator, and Redstone by Bradford Technologies.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

Interior: Inside, the appraiser will pay close attention to the size and layout of rooms, the quality and condition of finishes (flooring, walls, ceilings, fixtures), the number of bathrooms and bedrooms, and any upgrades or renovations that have been made. A professional appraisal is a vital tool that benefits both buyers and sellers.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 15, 2025

Evolution of Appraisal Management Appraisal management in Columbus, Ohio, and across the United States has evolved with technological advancements. Technology has enhanced certain aspects, but the fundamental principles of these methods remain crucial in today’s appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Sherri Eckles, SVP Renovation & Construction, TPO Go “In addition to her full-time job, Sherri Eckles volunteers with numerous organizations, all focused on affordable housing. Seeing them overcome challenges and fulfill their dreams has been deeply gratifying to me.

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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. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids. Not All Properties Qualify.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

During the pandemic, he and his parents channeled their love for construction into launching SLK Properties LLC, a home renovation and property maintenance company, where he remains a co-owner. Lamacchia offers an array of unique lead products , services , and tools to its agents.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 20, 2022

Lamacchia Realty fuels its rapid and continuous growth by its formula of offerings to its agents in addition to its unique selling tools for consumers, like the? tools to its agents.? technology ,?and? What to Know About Home Renovations in 2022. Lamacchia offers an array of distinctive? lead products ,? services , and?

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Jackie Louh Chief Operating Officer, Lamacchia Realty The Lamacchia Property Management crew is currently renovating and updating the office space to fit in with the Lamacchia Realty brand standards. The renovation is expected to be complete with an official grand opening in March 2023.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Lamacchia Realty fuels its rapid and continuous growth by its formula of offerings to its REALTORS® in addition to its unique selling tools for consumers, like the Offer Now Program and offers an array of distinctive lead products , services , and tools to its agents.

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