Information system and method for generating appraisal reports for real properties
First Claim
1. A method of information exchange through an Internet web site comprising the steps, executed on the web site, of:
- a) enabling access to the web site to registered users including clients, administrators and appraisers;
b) posting requests for property appraisal reports by the clients;
c) assigning the appraisal reports to the appraisers by the administrators;
d) collecting information from third party information databases by the appraisers;
e) formulating the appraisal reports by the appraisers;
f) approving the appraisal reports by the administrators; and
g) configuring the reports in readiness for uploading to the clients.
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Abstract
A system and method for facilitating appraisals is disclosed. A lender and/or customer may request an appraisal from a manager or administrator, by posting the request to an Internet site form. The manager checks the schedules of local appraisers, selects an appraiser and schedules the appraisal. Once the appraisal has been completed, the appraiser uploads the appraisal information making the information available to the requestor or other customer. The requestor can access the system information at any time from any computer with internet access. The manager may also store the appraisal and information about the uploaded appraisal for analysis regarding the appraised property or the appraiser'"'"'s work product.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of information exchange through an Internet web site comprising the steps, executed on the web site, of:
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a) enabling access to the web site to registered users including clients, administrators and appraisers;
b) posting requests for property appraisal reports by the clients;
c) assigning the appraisal reports to the appraisers by the administrators;
d) collecting information from third party information databases by the appraisers;
e) formulating the appraisal reports by the appraisers;
f) approving the appraisal reports by the administrators; and
g) configuring the reports in readiness for uploading to the clients. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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