A LOOK FORWARD
THE APPRAISAL INDUSTRY
A LOOK FORWARD AT 2020 AND BEYOND
BY SCOTT REUTER
APPRAISAL BUZZ SPRING 2020 | 27
STATE OF CURRENT AFFAIRS
There is little question that the appraisal industry is at
a crossroads. Advances in technology and the
continued digitization of mortgage origination are
shining a bright light on the traditional appraisal
process, putting pressure on appraisers to modernize
questioning the very need for a “full” appraisal in all
loan scenarios. There are often critiques of both the
time and cost associated with sourcing an appraisal
markets). In addition to periodic and seasonal
capacity concerns, there continues to be discussion
around the aging of the profession.
Having worked many years as a practicing
work, knowledge, and experience behind
developing a credible appraisal and producing an
appraisal report that meets a users’ needs. I
understand the important role appraisers play in
helping lenders evaluate collateral risk. Underscoring
that point is the published mission statement of
The Appraisal Foundation, “to advance the
valuation profession by setting standards of
excellence, promoting education, and upholding
the public trust” - a commitment that I am certain is
submit reports to the government sponsored
enterprises (GSEs) are dedicated to completing
thorough and credible appraisals, some of the
patterns and behaviors we see give us pause.
BEHAVIORS, PATTERNS, AND TRENDS
Reducing risk is of paramount importance to Freddie
Mac. As part of our ongoing risk management
of our Loan Collateral Advisor® tool to help assess
valuation accuracy, overvaluation risk, and report
quality. We also use traditional desk reviews
adverse selected samples. Inconsistency and/or
inaccuracy of the reported property condition, quality,
and overall market condition is not uncommon.