CoreLogic’s launch of PropertyAssist TM has helped appraisers across the U.S. conduct digital inspections and operate remotely amid these unprecedented times, resulting in an estimated $3.5 billion in properties appraised using the tool to date this year, CoreLogic announced in a company release.
This solution has allowed appraisers to complete thousands of assignments that would have otherwise been time consuming or unable to perform during COVID-19.
“During these challenging times, the need for creative solutions such as PropertyAssist has never been greater. This tool mitigates challenges brought on by the pandemic and has seen great results,” CoreLogic President and CEO Frank Martell said in the release. “Our teams are driven by a single purpose – to innovate and create solutions that solve our clients’ toughest issues in the housing market, and together with our clients, we enable the dream of homeownership, helping millions of people find, buy and protect the homes they love.”
On a web-enabled device, the CoreLogic solution guides homeowners through the process of gathering interior and exterior property photos, helping appraisers complete their reports in a contactless manner. As a result, CoreLogic has enabled the lending community to complete appraisal orders placed on hold due to changing lender requirements and homeowners’ COVID-19 concerns, the company stated.
“Appraisers play an important role in providing checks and balances to the housing market, especially during uncertain times when the market continues to fluctuate,” CoreLogic said. “Digital resources such as PropertyAssist allow appraisers to continue working and completing home appraisals under the temporary guidelines from The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development – all while maintaining a safe distance.”