Valuation Insights, an assessment education company committed to eradicating bias, announced its official launch this week. The goal is to equip key stakeholders and decision makers in the housing industry with the knowledge needed to prevent bias and enhance the quality and integrity of real estate appraisals.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Founded by Jillian White, an SRA-designated appraiser with more than two decades of leadership experience, the firm provides expertise to non-appraiser stakeholders, including regulators, lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs).
The company is providing an educational platform that helps these stakeholders to identify, track and ultimately prevent bias in the evaluation process. Unlike other valuation courses, Valuation Insights caters to non-appraiser professionals who do not have access to education in valuation practices and theories.
“Valuation Insights and its educational offerings have not only penetrated the market but have also provided valuable insight into the inner workings of valuations as well as the principles and practices that define them,” White said. “Our team is leading the transformation of the appraisal industry through education and technology, propelling it into the 21st century.”
curriculum principles
The company has designed its educational curriculum to meet the specific needs of non-appraiser professionals in the following ways:
- Bridging the knowledge gap: Understanding the intricate details of valuation is important for all stakeholders in the housing industry. This shared understanding fosters collaboration, transparency and ultimately benefits the entire industry.
- Flexible Learning: Evaluation Insights offers web-based, self-paced courses.
- All-in-One Solution: The platform provides a one-stop-shop for all matters related to assessment bias, with a range of resources, tools and tools focused on addressing challenges related to bias.
- Prevention of Active Prejudice: The firm helps professionals identify, track, and ultimately prevent bias by equipping them with the tools and knowledge to foster a fair assessment environment.
The first courses are available now, with a launch shortly after Juneteenth to celebrate the importance of the holiday and recognize the ongoing efforts needed for equality.
The inaugural course caters to federal regulators responsible for conducting audits of mortgage lenders. It provides a rubric for assessing the effectiveness of a bank’s valuation bias procedures.
a unique perspective
White, one of the few black and female real estate appraisers in the industry, brings a unique perspective on homeownership. His expertise has made him a sought-after resource in the fight against evaluative bias. ,
He has been featured on the HousingWire podcast on tackling appraisal bias and was the host of a recent mini-con on Reimagining the Future of Appraisals. also appeared in the new York Times, CNNand an Emmy-award winning ABC documentary titled “Our America: Lowballed”, where she shared her insights and proposed reforms.
In addition to his community work, White has served on the Government Relations Committee of the Appraisal Institute, the Board of Trustees of the Appraisal Foundation, and the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisals.
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