Veros says its AVM isn't tripped up by historical redlining boundaries
Study finds that homes located within historically redlined neighborhoods tend to have lower property values because they have less living space and smaller lot sizes
by Matt Carter Jun 16
Quality control standards for AVMs may cover discrimination
Proposed standards would include random sample testing and reviews to protect against data manipulation and ensure a 'high level of confidence' in the estimates produced by AVMs
by Matt Carter Jun 2
More tech vendors approved to support appraisal-free mortgages
Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support new value acceptance + property data valuation process
by Matt Carter Apr 21
First American touts Procision as 'next-generation' valuation model
The three Procision AVM solutions, offered at different price points, are tailored to fit specific needs and budgets of such clients as lenders, servicers and capital market decision makers
by Matt Carter Aug 18
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Opinion
Many have pointed to the failure of Zillow Offers as proof that the Zestimate is inaccurate, but the company’s struggles actually reinforce the critical role that quality automated valuation technology plays in the iBuying process
by Jeremy Sicklick Nov 30
Sellers putting faith in their Zestimate? 4 steps for getting real on price
Here’s the proven four-step plan Carl Medford’s team uses at listing appointments to help bring sellers back to reality and win the listing
by Carl Medford Sep 2
Zillow claims Zestimate now more accurate thanks to tech update
Zillow estimates the machine-learning-powered update will reduce the median error rate to 6.9% and increase homeowners' Zestimate live offers by 30%
by Marian McPherson Jun 15
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The deal includes title and closing technology platform that integrates with loan origination systems used by most lenders
by Matt Carter May 5
CoreLogic launches 'dramatically' more accurate new AVM
The automated valuation model is aimed at working for all business use cases without sacrificing hit rate
by Patrick Kearns Oct 21
StreetEasy launches Zestimate-like tool for New York City
StreetEasy Valuation is available to New York City homeowners by request only, however, unlike the public-facing Zestimate
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
HouseCanary CEO: 70% of all transactions will be automated
Douglas Elliman President Scott Durkin pushed back and slammed HouseCanary for 'wanting a piece of our commission'
by Patrick Kearns Jul 23
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The community social network is launching Your Home, a new section that provides consumers with insights about their property and connections to local real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Your CMA tools will soon be outdated -- here's why
Let go of your old-fashioned methods
by Bernice Ross Feb 29
The death of competitive market analyses as we know them
Finding the right home for your future buyer
by Bernice Ross Feb 22
Mortgage industry consulting firm adds valuation services to portfolio
Red Bell brings AVM expertise and more to Radian subsidiary
by Amy Tankersley Mar 30