Is it just change, a little change or a big change? What is the likely answer? There are two change possibilities: 1) You will be mostly replaced by a machine; 2) You will be running the machine in combination with your subject-matter knowledge. As humans, and as appraisers, we still have some natural advantages. But […]
Recent presentations and articles on “Big Data and Appraisal” universally say that big changes in technology and analytics are affecting appraisal. What I don’t hear is: What can I do about it? Will I be able to work in five years? Will our appraisal organizations be around? If there is a place for me, what […]
“Progress Slow on Robot Takeover” Appraiser This is the headline from an article in the San Diego Union Tribune this morning. The article went on to say, “Data complexities, trust issues, and the persistent need for human input restrain scaled-up automation.” No Turbo Charged Appraiser Yet. As a brand-new appraiser trainee, I was in awe […]
The appraisal profession is hamstrung. Who did this to us? Looking for cause? When things feel and act difficult, it is only human to look at cause. It is them who create problems. If only they would see things our way. If we took a poll, who is it that is causing us the biggest […]