Real Info, Inc., a New York-based company providing comprehensive data, analytics and valuation products, has appointed a new president and chief valuation officer to enhance its company. Bill King, who had been the senior vice president of valuation services for Platinum Data Solutions, has been appointed to fill this role to lead the expansion of Real Info’s presence in mortgage investment and servicing markets.

King is a licensed real estate broker and certified residential real estate appraiser in Washington, and is recognized nationally as a top instructor of real estate and appraisal courses and seminars. With more than 35 years of experience in the appraisal and valuation professions, King has published dozens of articles and papers, while being a key member of the Appraisal Institute.

“Bill brings extensive expertise in valuation forensics, analytics and technology,” Real Info CEO James Kirchmeyer said in the press release announcing the appointment. “His expertise in appraisal and banking guidelines and regulations and the evolving role of collateral valuation in mortgage finance will benefit real Info greatly. We are pleased to have found someone of his caliber to fulfill this role.”