The Addendum Q3 2023
Our appraisers are among the hardest working in the industry. We regularly share tips and best practice ideas to help. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on the latest ACI announcements, tips & tricks, industry news & insights, events, and more.
This summer, the ACI team was back in Las Vegas for Valuation Expo. Celebrating Valuation Expo’s 20th year, the expo showcased valuable learning and networking opportunities. The ACI team also won Best in Show at the inaugural Val Expo Open, where attendees played competitive mini golf throughout the tradeshow! Hear from Valuation Expo attendees in this Appraisal Buzzcast and be sure to join us next year!
Designed by Brittany Byrum, the ACI team displayed Florida’s beach theme with pride, featuring sand castles, water hazards, and real Daytona Beach sand, but made some waves with a few appraiser obstacles: Lack of Comps, Appraisal of a 7,000 Square Foot Mansion in the Middle of Tract Homes, and Borrower Not Home for Appointment! Learn more about Brittany below.
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Using gPAR Forms
Are you looking to expand your business with non-lending assignments? ACI’s suite of gPAR (General Purpose Appraisal Report) forms are a great solution and are available in your software.
If you are using a gPAR form, it can be used as an exterior only or an interior and exterior (full) appraisal. At the bottom of the signature page, you can check the box that best fits your needs.
About Me: I have been with ACI for 7 years. I spent the first 4 years with the OneCall team providing customer support before moving to Product Management. I was born in Orange County, CA and moved to Las Vegas at 15. I then moved to Florida where I met my husband and currently reside in Daytona Beach with our 4 year old daughter. I enjoy spending time with my family and one of our favorite things to do is go to Disney World, which warranted us being passholders. Growing up, I wanted to be a marine biologist. I still can tell species of marine life apart to this day, especially marine mammals.
Hobbies: I enjoy being a mermaid. I have two tails that are fully swimmable and use them in some of Florida’s natural springs. I am part of a group of pirates that does a LOT of charity work. My friend and I will usually go as mermaids to some charity events, but will don pirate gear instead if the event isn’t mermaid friendly. Our favorite event is when Surfers for Autism comes to Flagler Beach. The smiles on faces always makes any charity event worth it.
Movies: Haunted Mansion (the newest one), Down Periscope is a VERY close #2. I tend to gravitate towards sci-fi and fantasy.
TV: NCIS (original, not spin-offs) 9-1-1 and 9-1-1 Lonestar, Only Murders In the Building, Doctor Who, Star Trek. I adore Bluey and will watch with my kid any time she has it on. I started binge watching Vikings and intend on watching Vikings Valhalla after. The only genre I won’t watch is horror.
Books: Sci-Fi/Fantasy. I LOVE the Game of Thrones books. I am currently reading a book by Rupert Holmes and enjoy his writing style. I also have the Fourth Wing to read once I finish my current book.
Sports: NHL! Vegas Golden Knights! I want to go to one of their home games someday.
Music: My playlists are wide ranging and can go from Mongolian Folk Metal to Frank Sinatra, classic rock, or pop. I’m not a big fan of Rap and most R&B, but there are a few I like. Lately, I’ve been heavily focused on Ruelle and Svrcina.
Food: I am a sucker for pasta. I also make my own sushi, which is a favorite dish in my house.
Looking to learn something new or need a quick ACI refresher? Check out ACI Tech Talks, the latest ACI how-to video tutorial series. These quick tutorials are designed to help you work quickly and efficiently. Stay tuned for more videos and future live ACI Tech Talks sessions. Are there topics you would like ACI to feature? Let us know!
The Addendum Q1 2023
Our appraisers are among the hardest working in the industry. We regularly share tips and best practice ideas to help. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on the latest ACI announcements, tips & tricks, industry news & insights, events, and more.
UAD & Forms Redesign
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just announced Wednesday, March 29, 2023, that the UAD & Forms Redesign project has moved into its “Roll Out” phase. This is an enormous project for the entire mortgage industry and for the appraisal profession.
What does this mean? The UAD & Forms Redesign project began in 2018 as mandated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The GSE’s have been in a planning stage since then, engaging with industry stakeholders and establishing the requirements for what the new UAD will look like. Moving into the “Roll Out” phase means that the GSE’s are ready to roll the specifications out to the market. The entire industry now has access to the final set of requirements for building the systems required to support the new dataset and forms.
ACI has been at the forefront of these efforts from the very beginning, contributing feedback and providing consultation as the leading appraisal technology provider in the industry. We are actively engaged in the planning and implementation of these specifications. The GSE’s have communicated that the “Roll Out” phase will be a “multiyear effort” and there is no immediate impact to the daily activities and operations of practicing appraisers, AMCs, lenders, and other stakeholders. ACI is committed to ensuring that our customers are prepared for these significant changes and equipped with solutions that will improve how they do business. As we navigate through this process with you, we will provide periodic updates and information to help you prepare for the upcoming changes. The entire ACI team is excited about this project and to be working alongside our customers.
To learn more about the project directly from the GSE’s, click on either link below.
Chat with an Expert
Save time using our Chat with an Expert feature found on the bottom right of our website. Live agents are available Monday through Friday from 8am ET to 8pm ET to assist with all your sales and technical needs.
Renew Your ACI Membership Online
ACI now offers the ease of renewing all ACI appraiser memberships online. Learn more about each plan or begin the renewal process by clicking on the links below.
- ACI Company Plan: Starts at one user with two licenses*
- Options to add additional users and mapping subscriptions, too!
- ACI Appraiser Plan: Includes one user with one license
- CRAL Membership Plan: ReportPro™ for our Canadian Clients
Please have your Client Code available when you are ready to renew.
Your Client Code can be found in ACI Report, under Help > Product Registration.
*For assistance in finding the best plan to suit your needs, please contact an ACI Account Manager at (800) 234-8727 or email aciwebsales@aciweb.com.
Blurry Images in Your PDF Files?
Blurry images in an appraisal report usually result in larger than normal PDF/MISMO files.
To resolve this issue in PDF files:
- Open ACI Report
- Go to Options -> Environment -> Printing -> ACI PDF
Move the slider for JPEG Quality from low to medium (middle tick) and then click OK. Test the PDF by creating a new file.
If the images are still blurry or the resulting file size is large, go to the Printing menu and verify that “Use Fast Image Printing” is selected. Selecting this option will allow the slider bar shown above to be moved to “High“.
Beta testing continues for our newSureStep® mobile app. We appreciate the opportunity to interact and receive feedback from our valued customers and beta testers throughout the process. Our goal is to provide modern and innovative solutions to help appraisers improve their efficiency, quality, and profitability through best-in-class technology solutions. We encourage our testing partners to keep the feedback coming! If you’re interested in learning more about the ACI Beta Program or be considered for future testing please email us here.
About Me: At ACI, I am responsible for the daily oversight of our OneCall Support Team. I was born and raised in the Philadelphia, PA area and lived there for 32 years. I moved to Palm Coast, FL and also started working for ACI in 2008. I met my husband at ACI and we are happily married for 10 years! I am mom to 5 daughters and Grammie to 1 grandson. I am a bit of a homebody and I don’t travel much. I love to decorate for different holidays and especially love gnomes! I have a bit of an obsession with ALDI. They always have such interesting food items you can’t get in regular grocery stores.
Favorite Films: Harry Potter, Star Wars, LOTR, John Wick – I can’t wait to see the new one!
Music: The Beatles, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin
Hobbies: Car Shows – I have a 1964 ½ Ford Mustang
Sports: Eagles all the way!!
Food: I love to cook and I’m not afraid to try any new foods – unless it’s moving
Pets: 3 dogs and 5 cats but if I could have ducks here, I would
Guilty Pleasure: Thin Mints
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