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Join Paul Chandler at the Impact Summit!
A high-impact, career-advancing summit dedicated to Democracy in Housing and Economic Mobility across multicultural communities. EVENT OVERVIEW The Impact Summit brings together leaders and practitioners across real estate, housing, development and finance to equip today’s professionals with the knowledge, relationships, and tools needed to compete—and win—in a rapidly shifting economic landscape. Anchored by NAREB’s mission to advance Democracy in Housing, the Summit deliver

Property Sciences
May 131 min read


Welcoming Natalie Dennis to the Property Sciences Team
We are thrilled to announce that Natalie Dennis has joined Property Sciences as our new Senior Vice President! Natalie brings a wealth of expertise to the team, and we look forward to the leadership and vision she will contribute to our continued growth in the valuation space. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

Property Sciences
May 91 min read


Paul Chandler on AVMs, AI, and the Future of Valuation
Paul Chandler sits down with Hal Humphreys on The Appraisal Buzzcast to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of real estate appraisal. As the President of the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and Chair of The Appraisal Foundation's AVM Task Force Committee, Paul offers a unique perspective on the intersection of traditional expertise and modern technology. In the episode, Paul discusses the "AI Hype" and the growing industry pressure for speed, emphasi

Property Sciences
Apr 8, 20251 min read


David Kim named COO
Property Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of David Kim as Chief Operating Officer. Having steered the company’s growth for nearly two decades into one of the largest valuation services providers in the United States today, David now serves as the primary operating steward of the Property Sciences brand. In this executive capacity, David leads organizational change throughout the firm, driving the execution of the company's most critical initiatives, and guiding

Property Sciences
Jul 12, 20221 min read


AVM Task Force Report
Property Sciences is proud to announce the publication of the final Automated Valuation Model (AVM) Task Force Report, a landmark initiative led by our Founder and CEO, Paul Chandler, MAI, in his capacity as Chair of the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) AVM Task Force for The Appraisal Foundation. This report concludes a two-year examination of AVM performance. This study was instrumental in developing the task force's core recommendations for reengineering the appraisal proce

Property Sciences
Apr 26, 20221 min read


CRE & COVID-19: Warning Signs
Property Sciences recently hosted an executive briefing, "CRE & COVID-19: Warning Signs," providing institutional investors and lenders with a strategic framework for navigating the unprecedented shifts in the commercial real estate landscape. Led by Doug LaRocca, Chief Appraiser, and Brant Sheaffer, Managing Director of the Commercial Division, the session provided an in-depth analysis of critical performance indicators across diverse property sectors. The discussion focused

Property Sciences
Aug 5, 20201 min read


Paul Chandler named Valuation Visionary
Paul Chandler, CEO of Property Sciences, has been voted the Valuation Visionary for 2019. The Valuation Visionary Award, established by the Collateral Risk Network (CRN) in 2011, recognizes an individual who exemplifies integrity, dedication, and exemplary service to the collateral valuation profession. The 2019 Valuation Visionary Award will be presented in Chicago at Valuation Expo 2019 on March 19. When told of the award, Paul stated “I want to thank the collateral risk co

Property Sciences
Dec 17, 20182 min read


Paul Chandler Honored as Appraisal Institute’s Volunteer of Distinction
Paul Chandler, MAI, was recognized today as an Appraisal Institute “Volunteer of Distinction” for the second quarter of 2018. The Appraisal Institute’s Volunteer of Distinction program honors the organization’s volunteers for their service to the Appraisal Institute, to the real estate valuation profession and to their local communities. Paul’s service includes roles on the Northern California Chapter’s board of directors, as chapter Education Committee chair, and as a region

Property Sciences
Jul 12, 20181 min read


Join Us at CREF
Property Sciences will be attending the CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention and Expo this month. Drop by our table to say hello and learn more about the services we offer.

Property Sciences
Feb 7, 20171 min read


The Importance of QA: Managing Appraisal Risk Webinar
Property Sciences and Cheryl Bella, MAI AI-GRS and FICAP Chief Compliance Officer as they discuss the importance of the appraisal process within your institution. Learn how to manage real estate lending risk by managing your appraisal process. The webinar will be held on Thursday, January 26th at 10:00 PST. Click below to register.

Property Sciences
Jan 2, 20171 min read
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