Clarocity Corporation [1], based in Carlsbad, California, announced Monday that Bill Waltenbaugh is taking on the role of Chief Appraiser at Clarocity Valuation Services [2].
Waltenbaugh brings 30 years of real estate industry experience to his new role, including past experience as a Chief Appraiser and Director of Compliance at several appraisal management firms.
“Bill Waltenbaugh is a nationally recognized appraiser, with vast experience in ensuring exceptional appraisal quality and compliance,” said Aleksandra James, President of Clarocity Valuation Services. “As a key member of our strategic management team, Mr. Waltenbaugh will work to ensure that our entire product spectrum, including our proprietary appraisal solutions, maintain that high-quality standards that our customers have come to expect.”
Waltenbaugh said upon taking his new role, “I’m excited to be joining what I consider to be the most talented team in the industry.”
Holding the SRA and AI-RRS designations, Waltenbaugh has endured momentous changes throughout his career, from the first days of required appraisal licenses to the implementation of new rules from the Dodd Frank Act. Waltenbaugh says the industry is set for much more change.
“The appraisal industry is bracing for a new wave of changes as technology and data are revolutionizing the way appraisers are engaged,” Waltenbaugh said.
“Clarocity represents the future of our industry, by combining modern technology, innovative products, and valuation expertise necessary to drive the next-generation of appraisal solutions,” he added.
Clarocity offers a full suite of technologically enhanced valuation solutions through products such as MarketValue Pro and BPOMerge.