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Feature Spotlight: Activity Feed

· 3 min read
Chase Pursley
Chase Pursley
Founder of Appraisal Inbox

Information Gaps in Appraisal Tracking​

Real estate appraisers and their teams often struggle with maintaining clear communication and tracking changes throughout the appraisal process. This lack of transparency can lead to confusion, errors, and inefficiencies that slow down workflows and impact the quality of appraisals.

The Struggle to Stay Informed in Appraisal Teams​

Without a centralized system for tracking changes and updates to orders, appraisal teams face several obstacles:

  • Difficulty in identifying who made specific changes to an appraisal
  • Uncertainty about when modifications were made
  • Increased risk of miscommunication between team members and clients
  • Time wasted on searching for information or clarifying details
  • Potential for overlooking important updates or revisions

How Can the Activity Feed Improve Appraiser Productivity?​

The Activity Feed is a core feature of Appraisal Inbox, designed to automatically log and display all changes made to appraisals, clients, contacts, and team members. This comprehensive audit trail provides real-time updates on:

  • What changes were made
  • When the changes occurred
  • Which team member made the modifications

By centralizing this information, the Activity Feed creates a transparent environment where everyone on your appraisal team stays informed and accountable.

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Benefits for Real Estate Appraisers​

  1. Enhanced Transparency: With the Activity Feed, gone are the days of wondering who made a specific change or when it happened. This feature provides a clear, chronological record of all important activities, ensuring that every team member has access to the most up-to-date information.

  2. Improved Collaboration: Modern real estate appraisal often involves multiple team members working on the same project (for example, a bifurcated appraisal where different team members perform specific tasks). The Activity Feed facilitates seamless collaboration by:

    • Allowing team members to quickly catch up on recent changes
    • Reducing the need for constant status update emails and calls
    • Minimizing miscommunication and errors

  3. Increased Accountability: By tracking who made each change, the Activity Feed promotes accountability within your team. This can lead to:

    • More careful and thoughtful updates
    • Quicker identification and resolution of issues
    • A more professional approach to appraisal order management

  4. Time-Saving Efficiency: One of the most significant benefits of the Activity Feed is its ability to save time. Appraisers, managers, and assistants can:

    • Quickly review recent changes without sifting through emails or searching through workfiles
    • Easily track the progress of multiple appraisals simultaneously
    • Spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on valuable appraisal work

Enhance Collaboration and Transparency​

The Activity Feed transforms how appraisal teams communicate and work together. By offering a clear audit trail and real-time updates, it ensures everyone stays informed and aligned. This feature, combined with other tools like team messaging and smart forms, creates a comprehensive system for managing your appraisal workflow.