Are you looking to implement appraisal management software? Here's how YouConnect can help
There's so much pressure on you in the appraisal department to deliver on your deadlines and strive for the highest efficiency in your work.
But it's never easy, especially if you use Outlook and Excel to manage the appraisal ordering process. Manually tracking all your vendor’s appraisal licensing, E&O and other requirements is exhausting.
Thankfully, the advent of real estate appraisal management software like YouConnect has simplified the entire process.
What is YouConnect?
YouConnect from Realwired is an enterprise real estate appraisal workflow for banks that can effectively replace your existing manual processes. The software streamlines the entire appraisal process, from the bid, acceptance, report delivery, and review.
Since its launch, YouConnect has become the most sought-after appraisal management software for banks, with a lot of success for its users. The software's unique capabilities increase efficiency and eliminate administrative headaches. Appraisers using YouConnect have an instant edge over their competitors that rely on traditional, manual reporting methods.
Solutions for banks: Independent Bank’s Feedback about YouConnect
She said she chose YouConnect because of its unique features and affordability. "I'm familiar with a lot of different platforms, both on the commercial side and the residential side. So looking at YouConnect and also speaking with two peers that have it in the industry, I learned it's very user-friendly, and I think the price was very reasonable.”
"I also thought that probably the best thing was the ability to customize the appraisal platform to what we needed because not everybody's needs are the same, and YouConnect wasn't canned whereby I had to take something out and still be paying for it.”
"The other thing I liked about it the most is that we were able to use our own forms. I didn't want the auto-generated computerized-looking forms for two reasons; number one, we had created those forms. I think they were good, and also, our lenders are very used to reading and auditing those forms."
Patricia said they were using Excel spreadsheets before adopting YouConnect. "Before this appraisal platform came into the bank, we had an excel spreadsheet; it wasn't even Tableau.”
"When I had one or two people on vacation, I always took that job over myself on top of my other responsibilities, and it was really bad.I would consider that to be one of the worst tasks because it was just so mundane. It was very important, but it took a lot of time and was very labor-intensive."
“So when we added several new lending centers and a lot of new commercial bankers, we really needed to improve what we were doing because we're not going to use that system at that level. As we expanded, the risk of error every single time increased, so we needed to do something about it, and we really like YouConnect, so we went with that, and I'm 100% satisfied."
She said their experience using YouConnect and working with the Realwred team has been fabulous. "I mean, we've really gotten to know those guys, and they are great. Last year my boss had a very quick, tight schedule, and they were able to fly out and show us the system, and I could start making things happen after that.”
“So from the very beginning, they have been accommodating to us and our schedules. For example, over the Labor Day holiday, I had a question, and I emailed Sunday at probably 5:15 on Friday when everybody else was on vacation. I didn't expect her to answer until Tuesday or Wednesday, but the answer came back within 10 minutes, and I couldn't believe it."
"So they are super-efficient, and that's probably the best thing in developing the process and the system since we as users don't know these things right away, even though we're appraisers and we're familiar with the ordering process and all of that.”
“You need to have somebody on the other side that not only understands appraisal, how the bids go out and how engagement letters come out, but they have to be savvy enough to ask you the right questions to give the answers that will help you develop a system that's going to work for you, and YouConnect has that."
Here's what makes YouConnect special, according to Patricia Uhnavy
Valuation-Based Workflow: Your end goal as an appraiser chief is to raise the efficiency of your processes, ensuring a high level of accuracy and transparency. YouConnect helped Independent Bank to streamline their appraisal order processes across various channels, making them faster and more accurate.
- Easy User interface: The YouConnect design is exceptionally simple. The software is simple to use and functions the same way appraisers do.
- Configuration: You can customize YouConnect to adhere to your bank's criteria and regulations. You can even set up decision-making parameters based on your own system.
- Flexible data entry options: YouConnect makes it as easy for you or your users to enter application information into the bank workflow. You can quickly receive data from numerous sources, including third-party systems.
- Speed: Speed is a significant factor for any appraisal department software platform. YouConnect allows you to get lenders and appraisal personnel up to speed in real time.
- Stable Technology Framework: YouConnect was created by industry specialists to protect your data using cutting-edge technology and bank-grade security. The system is reliable, robust, and secure.
- Reporting: YouConnect personalized reports and geo-coded collateral mapping provide a clear image of your service level agreements.
- Integration: YouConnect combines effectiveness and success in one solution by seamlessly integrating with your existing banking and third-party appraisal apps.
- Obsessive Customer Service: As an appraiser implementing a new system, you need all the help you can get, like Patricia. Thankfully YouConnect has a team of customer service representatives passionate about ensuring you succeed.
About Realwired
Realwired is an innovative workflow software provider for banks and appraisers of commercial real estate, serving clients in the US and Canada. Having been in the commercial real estate industry for more than 25 years, RealWired concentrates on streamlining the business of commercial real estate with processes and technology, all the while focusing on what drives the commercial real estate industry forward—people and the relationships they forge.
The appraisal management software products from Realwired include YouConnect, Edge, Manager, DataComp, and Mobility. Learn more about the team.
You can request a demo for YouConnect or any other Realwired product by visiting their website or calling them at +18135791678.
