"Appraiser News
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Scrutiny of appraisals following investigative reports has led to less discrimination, according to the Real Deal Estate news. Chicago appears to be turning the page on racial bias in real estate appraisals.
The number of appraisals skewed by racial discrimination decreased by 80 percent between 2021 and 2023, Crain’s reported, citing a study by Fannie Mae.
The report sheds light on the ongoing efforts to tackle the issue of appraisal bias. Since 2021, heightened awareness of racial bias in appraisals, spurred by sources like the White House and the Chicago-based Appraisal Institute, has prompted increased scrutiny of appraisals for signs of bias.
In 2021, Fannie Mae identified bias in approximately 0.15 percent of the appraisals it reviewed. By 2023, the figure plummeted to 0.03 percent, suggesting a notable improvement in appraisal practices. While specific figures for 2023 were not provided, an estimated 300 cases of bias were identified, a stark reduction from the 1,500 cases flagged in 2021.
The decline in bias, according to industry experts, reflects progress in preventing future harm but does not address the repercussions faced by those previously affected. "
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I wonder what Fannie will say when they find appraisers never come in under contract price?