by OneCall | Dec 1, 2020 | Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AppraisalVision, the mortgage industry’s first on-demand platform for home appraisals, announced an agreement today with ACI, a leading solutions provider in the valuation industry for nearly 40 years. AppraisalVision also announced the availability of SMARTReview, a next generation appraisal quality control and review platform for lenders, appraisal management companies (AMCs) and appraisers.
SMARTReview is a risk-based appraisal quality control (QC) and review platform, that allows a lender to extend, standardize and automate their appraisal QC and review process across all of their AMCs and appraisers. Built on top of ACI’s Sky® API and PAR® Logic compliance library, SMARTReview provides a single platform for all participants to collaboratively review and approve the appraisal report, resulting in improved efficiency and quality.
“We have seen an 80% reduction in underwriting revisions when an AMC utilizes SMARTReview, prior to delivery of the appraisal report to the lender,” said Jim Cutillo, Founder and CEO of AppraisalVision. “If a lender is utilizing multiple AMCs and appraisers, SMARTReview is a game changer and makes existing appraisal review processes and tools obsolete.”
SMARTReview is currently in production with several national lenders, AMCs and appraisers. The platform is integrated with UCDP/EAD and Fannie Mae’s appraisal API, allowing lenders to incorporate risk-based findings into the appraisal QC and review process. MLS and public record data can also be incorporated to validate order and appraisal report data.
“We’re excited to work with AppraisalVision. They have created an innovative QC platform that leverages our Sky API to drive the PAR Logic compliance through the SMARTReview workflow.” said George Opelka, General Manager at ACI. “The end result empowers all stakeholders along the way to improve both productivity and appraisal quality.”
About ACI
ACI specializes in creating innovative workflow solutions for real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies and financial institutions. Backed by analysis-driven tools and industry expertise, ACI’s cloud-based and enterprise software applications empower stakeholders with a streamlined approach to managing forms, rules and data, while operating with audit-ready transparency and compliance. Through visionary leadership and dedication to client service, ACI has served as a reliable and driving force in the valuation industry for nearly 40 years. Headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, ACI is a member of the First American (NYSE: FAF) family of companies. For more information, visit https://www.aciweb.com.
About AppraisalVision
AppraisalVision is the industry’s first on-demand platform for home appraisals. Powered by Vision Analytics and their machine learning algorithm, known as an AQPM Score, AppraisalVision’s SMART products optimize AMC selection, appraiser assignment, and appraisal QC and review. Providing management of the order from start to finish, with their revolutionary data and analytical approach. Jim Cutillo, former founder and CEO of Stonegate Mortgage Corporation, is leading a team of tech savvy, next generation industry experts, focused on reinventing the appraisal process. For more information, visit https://www.appraisalvision.com.
SOURCE AppraisalVision
by George Opelka | Jun 30, 2020 | Press Release
NEW YORK, NY / June 30, 2020 / – PropMix.io, a real estate analytics and artificial intelligence company with solutions for lenders, appraisers, and realtors, today announced an integration with ACI, a member of the First American (NYSE: FAF) family of companies and leading solutions provider in the valuation industry for over 30 years, to deliver Market Conditions Advisor (MCA) via ACI’s appraisal software platform, ACI Report. The integration enables appraisers to access residential valuation data and insights seamlessly from the ACI Report platform.
MCA is a residential real estate appraisal analytics platform powered by curated real estate data and artificial intelligence. It provides single search access to listing data from any number of listing data sources and public record data including deep property history without having to download & import data from MLSs. Appraisers can easily generate an inventory analysis and include local market insights in their appraisal reports.
“We are excited to offer our appraisers a single integrated platform to research and pull real estate market data directly into ACI Report,” said George Opelka, general manager at ACI. “This integration begins our journey together to deliver PropMix’s growing analytics and AI capabilities to help appraisers increase their productivity.”
ACI users can now seamlessly launch MCA to perform market analysis, research property history, run inventory analysis, and make value adjustments. MCA also delivers fully automated image labeling using its AppraisalVision service. At the click of a button, data, insights, photos and charts are imported straight into the ACI form for the appraiser to complete and submit.
MCA is a rapidly evolving platform with new analytics and insights being introduced based on real world appraiser needs. “We are thrilled to integrate with ACI to deliver MCA via one of most ubiquitous appraisal platforms,” said Daniel Mancino, vice president of data solutions at PropMix. “MCA’s goal is to improve the accuracy, transparency and accountability of appraisals by augmenting the appraiser’s market insights. ACI customers can sign up here for an MCA account. Click Here to get Started with MCA/PropMix
About ACI
ACI specializes in creating innovative workflow solutions for real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies and financial institutions. Backed by analysis-driven tools and industry expertise, ACI’s cloud-based and enterprise software applications empower stakeholders with a streamlined approach to managing forms, rules and data, while operating with audit-ready transparency and compliance. Through visionary leadership and dedication to client service, ACI has served as a reliable and driving force in the valuation industry for nearly 40 years. Headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, ACI is a member of the First American (NYSE: FAF) family of companies. For more information, visit https://www.aciweb.com.
About PropMix
PropMix.io LLC, is a real estate data, insights, and solutions company with deep experience in commercializing Artificial Intelligence. PropMix’s platform and solutions are widely used by mortgage lenders, appraisers, realtors, and investors. Built on industry open standards, PropMix.io empowers users to engage with data, make decisions using insights and build the real estate technology of the future. PropMix was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York. http://www.propmix.io
by George Opelka | Apr 16, 2020 | Press Release
Palm Coast, Fla., April 15, 2020 — ACI®, a member of the First American (NYSE: FAF) family of companies, today announced the launch of OpenHouse, an innovative valuation technology that allows appraisers to remotely collect property information and integrate collected information directly into an appraisal report. ACI OpenHouse supports social distancing and recent temporary measures by permitting desktop and exterior-only inspection for greater flexibility in the appraisal process.
With ACI OpenHouse, appraisers facilitate an exchange with an inspection contact to collect property information directly from the ACI platform. OpenHouse allows the secure transfer of photos and responses from a series of questions, ensuring a comprehensive perspective of the current condition of the subject. Once complete, pertinent information is populated back into the ACI platform, allowing appraisers to make fewer assumptions and ultimately a more supported appraisal report.
“Appraisers today face a unique challenge of supporting the health and safety of all involved in a real estate transaction while acquiring relevant property data to create credible appraisals,” said Alan Hummel, chief appraiser at First American Staff Appraisals, LLC. “ACI OpenHouse allows appraisers to collect the detailed, contemporaneous property information they need through an efficient, automated process for a safe, seamless experience for both the appraiser and inspection contact.”
“We see this as an opportunity to improve the appraisal workflow above and beyond the current climate,” said George Opelka, general manager at ACI. “ACI OpenHouse provides an avenue to gain valuable insights into the properties being appraised earlier, reducing the time it takes to manage the inspection process.”
Current ACI customers can immediately access OpenHouse from the eServices menu by running a standard software update (WebUpdate). For more information, contact the ACI OneCall team at support@aciweb.com.
About ACI
ACI specializes in creating innovative workflow solutions for real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies and financial institutions. Backed by analysis-driven tools and industry expertise, ACI’s cloud-based and enterprise software applications empowers stakeholders with a streamlined approach to managing forms, rules and data, while operating with audit-ready transparency and compliance. Through visionary leadership and dedication to client service, ACI has served as a reliable and driving force in the valuation industry for nearly forty years. Headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, ACI is a member of the First American (NYSE: FAF) family of companies. For more information, visit www.aciweb.com.
About First American
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions that traces its heritage back to 1889. First American also provides title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust and wealth management services. With total revenue of $5.8 billion in 2017, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2018, First American was named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the third consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.
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