Appraisal Industry Veteran and Bias Expert Jillian White Launches Appraisal Insights to Combat Appraisal Bias
NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) June 22, 2023 -- Appraisal Insights, a first-of-its-kind appraisal education company dedicated to preventing appraisal bias, announced today the official launch of the firm. Appraisal Insights creates an educational platform offering courses to prepare key stakeholders and decision-makers throughout the entire housing ecosystem for bias prevention by enabling more informed decisions and improving the overall quality and integrity of appraisals.
Founded by Jillian White, an SRA-designated appraiser with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the business, Appraisal Insights brings unparalleled expertise to key non-appraiser stakeholders such as regulators, lenders, and appraisal management companies (“AMCs”) to identify, track and ultimately prevent bias in the appraisal process. Unlike other educational courses on appraisals that are tailored exclusively to appraisers, Appraisal Insights caters to non-appraiser professionals who have not had access to education on appraisal practices and principles, particularly with regards to bias prevention.
“Appraisal Insights and its educational offerings has brought to market, and to the desks of policymakers, insights into how appraisals work, and the principles and practices that comprise them,” said Jillian White, CEO and Founder of Appraisal Insights. “Our team is helping to change the current and future of appraising by leading with education and technology to usher the industry at large into the 21st century.”
The Curriculum Principles
The educational coursework offered by Appraisal Insights will be tailored for non-appraiser professionals in the following ways:
- Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Understanding the intricacies of appraisals is essential for all stakeholders in the housing ecosystem. Courses from Appraisal Insights play a vital role in bridging the gap by sharing how appraisals work, appraisal principles, and best practices. This shared understanding enhances collaboration and promotes transparency, ultimately benefiting the industry as a whole.
- Convenient and Flexible Learning: Busy professionals in the housing ecosystem need accessible and flexible educational resources. Appraisal Insights meets this demand by offering web-based, self-paced educational offerings. This convenient approach allows professionals to access comprehensive knowledge and resources at their own convenience, ensuring an optimal learning experience.
- All-in-One Solution: Appraisal Insights serves as a comprehensive platform, offering a one-stop-shop for all things appraisal bias. Professionals can access a wide range of resources, tools, and insights through the firm's platform, enabling them to effectively address bias related challenges. This holistic approach enhances efficiency and effectiveness within the industry.
- Proactive Bias Prevention: Appraisal Insights recognizes the critical importance of preventing bias in the appraisal process. The firm empowers professionals to identify, track, and ultimately prevent bias by equipping course participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to foster a fair and unbiased appraisal environment.
The first course from Appraisal Insights is now available, which launched following Juneteenth to commemorate the freedom the holiday represents and to recognize the ongoing work equality requires. The first course is tailored to federal regulators conducting audits of mortgage lenders. It provides a rubric to measure the efficacy of a bank's appraisal bias processes.
Jillian White has a unique perspective on homeownership as one of the very few Black and female real estate appraisers across the entire industry. Jillian has been a leading voice in the battle against appraisal bias and her perspective has become a highly sought after resource. She’s been featured in The New York Times, CNN and an Emmy-award winning ABC documentary about the rise in appraisal bias titled “Our America: Lowballed” to provide her expertise and proposed reforms. Jillian White puts her years of knowledge and experience to work in the community, having previously served on The Appraisal Institute's Government Relations Committee, The Appraisal Foundation's Board of Trustees and the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisal.
For more information about Appraisal Insights and its offerings, please visit http://www.appraisalinsights.com.
About Appraisal Insights
Appraisal Insights is a leading appraisal education company that specializes in educating non-appraisers. The firm provides unparalleled knowledge and expertise to non-appraisers in the mortgage lending ecosystem, including regulators, lenders, and appraisal management companies (AMCs). By bridging the knowledge gap, Appraisal Insights empowers professionals to prevent bias, make informed decisions, and improve the overall quality of appraisals. To learn more, visit http://www.appraisalinsights.com.
Jillian White, Appraisal Insights, http://www.appraisalinsights.com, 1 973-295-0732, [email protected]
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