Data Solutions
A Comprehensive Look at ATTOM’s Boundary Data: Types, Benefits & Use Cases
At the core of every home sale, mortgage, refinancing or property assessment are boundary lines. Most obviously, parcel boundaries are needed to create maps and see the location and shape of a property. But boundary data is crucial for compiling key data on individual properties and putting that data into context. Boundaries are all important for... Read More »
The Importance of Transaction Transparency in Real Estate
[PART 2] In today’s market, real estate professionals need to be just that — professional. That means more than giving the tour, explaining the steps involved in buying and selling a home and giving clients a to-do list to meet deadlines. Agents increasingly will be required to demonstrate their value by helping clients make sound decisions... Read More »
Post-Sitzer/Burnett: How NAR’s Settlement Redefines Broker Compensation and Real Estate
[PART 1] A landmark federal case this year upended decades-long practices in how real estate brokers are paid. In the spring, the National Association of Realtors and several of America’s largest residential brokerages agreed to settle the Sitzer/Burnett antitrust lawsuit brought by home sellers in Missouri. The settlement is significant in that... Read More »
What Sets ATTOM Data Apart from Other Real Estate Portals? 10 ATTOM Real Estate Solutions You Need to Know About
Artificial intelligence combined with easy-to-use APIs (applicant programming interfaces) and big data have jettisoned the real estate industry into the digital universe. PropTech startups and data portals serve almost every need of real estate professionals, investors, lenders, and insurers. ATTOM delivers custom real estate data and analytics... Read More »
What Is an Automated Valuation Model (AVM)?
Automated valuation models (AVMs) provide instant property valuations. They are an algorithm-based tool based on mathematical formulas, property databases, and property characteristics. Used by homeowners, real estate professionals, underwriters, mortgage lenders, investors, and anyone who wants a quick property valuation, AVMs are available on... Read More »