We carefully manage a panel of more than 6,500 credentialed appraisers covering 100% of counties in the United States. Each appraiser in our network is moved through a comprehensive application and approval process to become activated as a partner with First American. Our appraisal panel is managed for complete adherence to state, federal, and AMC regulations. Our customized QC programs can meet your collateral underwriting policy, as well as the demands associated with any contested valuations.
Collateral Inspection Services
First American Mortgage Solutions offers dynamic collateral inspection services that deliver lenders improved efficiency and accuracy for the ultimate customer experience. We have an extensive network of property data collection specialists nationwide to ensure your coverage needs are met. Collection inspection services include:
- Property Data Report (PDR)
- Property Data Collection (PDC)
- Disaster Inspections
- Broker Price Opinions (BPOs)
- Market Analysis and Conditions (MAC) Report: First American's proprietary solution for condition and marketability report offering exterior and interior inspections.
Valocity Valuation Reports
Valocity Valuation Reports combine desktop appraisal techniques with the hands-on expertise of appraisers and real estate professionals to give you customized, fast, accurate results.
- Valocity Exterior (Appraiser Inspected): An Appraiser will complete the exterior inspection and the form in ACI Sky in its entirety. No data will be provided by a third-party inspector.
- Valocity Interior (Appraiser Inspected): An appraiser will complete the interior inspection and the form in ACI Sky in its entirety. No data will be provided by a third-party inspector.
- Valocity Exterior Evaluation: A third-party inspector will complete the exterior inspection and the form in AMP in its entirety. The evaluation does not include an AVM at no additional cost with the report when available, sent as a separate attachment on the email. This product has more data included as well as comps and a reconciled value.
Appraisal Reviews
At First American, we offer a complete suite of Appraisal Review products. Whether you are looking for a cost-effective Desktop Review or a more in-depth Field Review, First American can assist. Our elite nationwide network of experienced appraisers paired with the technical prowess of a nationally recognized provider is a fitting solution for a variety of front-end decisions and due diligence needs.
