Are you ready to meet the new GSE requirement of a detailed floor plan for your desktop appraisals? RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers – has added a Dynamic Floor Plan Creator, in addition to allowing the appraiser to visually inspect the property in real-time on the date of inspection. You maintain full control of your appraisal while gathering accurate information, photos and measurements – all through the homeowner’s smartphone. The industry is changing. Stay a step ahead with RemoteVal.
  • What does the new GSE requirement mean for appraisers?
  • How can appraisers maintain the integrity of their valuations without physically visiting a home?
  • How does RemoteVal work, and how can it help them create floor plans from their desktop?
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    Appraisal Buzz
    The Appraisal Buzz is a newsletter designed to keep the real estate appraisal professional and lending community plugged into what's happening in the world of appraising.
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    Joshua Walitt
    Principal Consultant of Walitt Solutions
    Joshua Walitt is the principal consultant for Walitt Solutions. He provides short- and long-term
    consulting services related to compliance, valuation, education, review and investigations. Clients include lending institutions, appraisers, appraisal management companies, attorneys, education providers and federal and state regulators.
    With over 20 years of experience, Walitt’s skillset includes appraisal, banking, regulations, policy,
    instruction, licensing and enforcement. His core goal is to foster a clients’ efficiency, accuracy,
    compliance and growth through appropriate methodology and technology, sound reasoning,
    communication skills and proper oversight.
    He writes for industry publications and speaks at events such as the Appraisal Institute’s Annual
    Conference, Appraisal Summit and Expo, Valuation Expo, Appraiser’s Conference and Trade Show, Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials, and other client and industry conferences.
    Walitt designs seminars and continuing education courses for online and classroom delivery.
    In 2013, he was the appraiser member of Colorado’s AMC Rulemaking Taskforce. In 2015, Walitt designed the Market Machine, a market analysis and modeling tool used by appraisers throughout the United States. He has also provided valuation consulting for domestic and international applications. Walitt has been recognized as an expert witness in local and federal court.
    He is the 2021 Vice President of the National Association of Appraisers. Walitt is an AQB Certified
    USPAP Instructor, holds the SRA & AI-RRS designations with the Appraisal Institute, is a member of the National Association of Appraisers (MNAA), holds a Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI), served on the Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers and is an Appraisal Institute approved instructor.
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    Mark Walser
    President of Incenter Appraisal Management
    Mark Walser joined IAM in 2020 and is a 12-year industry veteran. He has deep expertise across all areas of appraisal management including technology and operations, appraiser network development, marketing and branding, client service and business development. Mark combines a customer-centric approach to Appraisal Management with building an environment of respect and reciprocation for appraisers, and is focused on making IAM a preferred AMC among lenders by instituting groundbreaking technology, 24-hour appraiser pay, and an unparalleled service organization.