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The AVM Cascade Charade
The AVM industry remains in disarray, plagued by self-interest and a lack of transparency. How will it respond to the Trump Administration’s recent Executive Order directing federal agencies to significantly accelerate the adoption and regulatory acceptance of AVMs?
This three-part series explores what is at stake and what must happen for the AVM industry to reform itself and turn what may be a crisis into an opportunity.
Part One
What happened to transparency, independence, and compliance?
Part Two
Which AVM models get to play, and who decides?
Coming June 2, 2026
Part Three
Where do we go from here?
Coming later in June
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With more than 25 years in the appraisal and valuation industry, Mark Sennott has built and led successful Appraisal Management Companies serving both lenders and government agencies. Now an independent consultant, he partners with banks and leading AVM technology providers to help modernize valuation practices and solve long-standing industry challenges.
Gain insights from decades of valuation expertise and modern industry strategy.