Technology

United Community Bank Inc. has implemented Indecomm Global Services’ BotGenius suite of middle-office automation solutions: a collection of software robots that emulate human computer interaction for specific, standardized tasks, processes, and workflows in the mortgage industry. Over the past several years, the mortgage industry has made substantial progress on the automation of the front and back ends of the origination …

At my appraisal company, Appraisal Precision, we pride ourselves on completing our assignments timely and well.  There has been a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and not a few sleepless … Read More

Black Knight Inc. says it has rolled out new capabilities in the company’s Expedite Close digital closing solution that will more easily facilitate fully digital real estate transactions. Already leveraging advanced intelligence to choose the best, most permissible way to digitally close a loan for each jurisdiction, Expedite Close now offers detailed, document-by-document guidance to help borrowers through the closing package, …

MISMO, the subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that focuses on data and other standards for the mortgage industry, has announced its board of directors for 2021. “MISMO’s 2021 board of directors includes an impressive group of top executives from across the mortgage industry who are committed to our leadership role as the central point for collaboration among a …

Because I get the regular opportunity to chat with appraisers, I also have the regular opportunity to answer a lot of questions.  One that frequently comes, especially in coaching situations, … Read More

What New Year’s goals do you have for your appraisal business? Last month we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What appraisal skill would you most like to improve in 2021?” The top answer was “adopting new technology,” and the three runners up were “obtaining new clients,” “staying up-to-date on industry and market trends,” and “time management and efficiency.” …

OK, let’s face it:  real estate appraisers are in the service business.  We provide a service – real estate appraisals.  We provide those services to anybody willing to pay for … Read More

Let’s face it:  if you are reading this blog, you are likely a real estate appraiser.  If you are a real estate appraiser, then you are likely involved with a … Read More