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FeaturedAnnouncementsSubscribe to the AVMNewsAVMetrics hand-picks the best articles related to the development and use of AVMs, as well as articles about the companies and people involved in the field of AVMs around the world. Use this link to subscribe to the AVMNews for free. AVMetrics took over the publishing of the AVMNews in January of 2017. Newsletters are…Read the article →FeaturedAnnouncements2018 Testing Schedule AnnouncedAVMetics' ongoing independent AVM testing continues in 2018 according to the attached schedule. Please use the link below to download a pdf with the entire 2018 testing schedule. 2018 AVM Validation Testing DatesRead the article →FeaturedAnnouncementsAppraisal Foundation IAC Open Letter to CongressIAC Opinion Letter to Congress with IAC Listing On September 13, 2017, AVMetrics participated with its many partners in The Appraisal Foundation in sending an open letter to the House Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs urging the committee to refrain from weakening the oversight of the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC). The letter – linked…Read the article →FeaturedAnnouncementsLee Kennedy Speaks at Appraisal Institute SymposiumOn Monday, June 26, 2017 the Appraisal Institute's Northern California Chapter hosted an educational seminar in Oakland, CA, with Lee Kennedy as an invited expert. The panel was moderated by Paul E. Chandler, MAI, and Lee's co-panelists were Michael Simmons of AXIS Appraisal Management and Todd Krell of CrossCheck Compliance. The topic of this educational…Read the article →
FeaturedArticlesCascade vs Model Preference Table® – What’s the Difference?In the AVM world, there is a bit of confusion about what exactly is a “cascade.” It’s time to clear that up. Over the years, the terms “cascade” and “Model Preference Table®” have been used interchangeably, but at AVMetrics, we draw an important distinction that the industry would do well to adopt as a standard.…Read the article →
FeaturedAnnouncementsAllison MacDonald Recognized by CSUCI as 2017 Distinguished AlumnaWe were proud to read the following in CSUCI's newsletter: Many CSUCI alumni have found tremendous success over the years. But recognition comes for those who take that success and use it to help others. This year one very compassionate and talented alumna demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the cause. Please help me congratulate your 2017…Read the article →
FeaturedArticlesHow AVMetrics Tests AVMsTesting an AVM’s accuracy can actually be quite tricky. It is easy to get an AVM estimate of value, and you can certainly accept that a fair sale on the open market is the benchmark against which to compare the AVM estimate, but that is really just the starting point. There are four keys…Read the article →FeaturedAnnouncements2017 Test File ScheduleWe are pleased to share our 2017 testing schedule for our ongoing independent AVM testing. Please click the link below to download a pdf with the entire 2017 testing schedule. 2017 AVM Validation Testing DatesRead the article →
FeaturedAnnouncementsAVMNews coming to AVMetricsFor the last 15 years, we have all been indebted to Perry Minas for running AVMNews . He’s curated the AVM industry’s best articles and shared them via his email newsletter to hundreds of industry insiders. This month Perry is retiring, and November 2016 will be his last issue of AVMNews – at least his…Read the article →
FeaturedArticlesCascade vs Model Preference Table® – What’s the Difference?In the AVM world, there is a bit of confusion about what exactly is a “cascade.” It’s time to clear that up. Over the years, the terms “cascade” and “Model Preference Table®” have been used interchangeably, but at AVMetrics, we draw an important distinction that the industry would do well to adopt as a standard.…Read the article →FeaturedAnnouncementsAllison MacDonald Recognized by CSUCI as 2017 Distinguished AlumnaWe were proud to read the following in CSUCI's newsletter: Many CSUCI alumni have found tremendous success over the years. But recognition comes for those who take that success and use it to help others. This year one very compassionate and talented alumna demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the cause. Please help me congratulate your 2017…Read the article →FeaturedArticlesHow AVMetrics Tests AVMsTesting an AVM’s accuracy can actually be quite tricky. It is easy to get an AVM estimate of value, and you can certainly accept that a fair sale on the open market is the benchmark against which to compare the AVM estimate, but that is really just the starting point. There are four keys…Read the article →FeaturedAnnouncements2017 Test File ScheduleWe are pleased to share our 2017 testing schedule for our ongoing independent AVM testing. Please click the link below to download a pdf with the entire 2017 testing schedule. 2017 AVM Validation Testing DatesRead the article →FeaturedAnnouncementsAVMNews coming to AVMetricsFor the last 15 years, we have all been indebted to Perry Minas for running AVMNews . He’s curated the AVM industry’s best articles and shared them via his email newsletter to hundreds of industry insiders. This month Perry is retiring, and November 2016 will be his last issue of AVMNews – at least his…Read the article →