The document discusses the need to reimagine the appraisal industry from the ground up to address racial inequities. It presents evidence that appraisals of homes in communities of color are significantly lower than in comparable white neighborhoods, even when accounting for objective home and neighborhood characteristics. The author proposes a six-point plan to strengthen guardrails against bias, enhance enforcement of fair housing laws, build a more diverse workforce, empower consumers, and improve data transparency.
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1. REIMAGINING APPRAISALS
FROM THE GROUND UP:
Towards A Racially Equitable Appraisal Industry
Junia Howell
UIC Department of Sociology
Chicago Association of REALTORS
Fair Housing & Fair Values Virtual Event
7 April 2022
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• Average House Size
• Housing Stock Age
• Vacancy rate
• Owner Occupancy rate
• Poverty proportion
• Unemployment rate
• Elementary School rankings
• Crime rate
• Park
• Average Commute Time