Someone is using a bot to accept first come first serve Amrock orders.

[JeffSH]

I've missed out on every single Amrock order since November! I'm a pretty tech savvy guy, and older folks throughout my life have mentioned how fast I use the computer. In 2022 getting these Amrock orders was easy. After getting an email notification, I probably had a 75% chance on getting the order. Now I have a 0% chance. I've even started using my desktop to get email notifications because they come in a couple seconds quicker. Still nothing. Amrock orders are accepted within 15 seconds of the email being delivered.

I have missed out on 43 possible orders since November. I wasn't that bothered in the beginning because I was so good at getting the orders in 2022. I kinda felt bad for taking so many. But now it's really pissing me off. There's just now way someone can beat me to it every single time. Of course I have no proof. I'm still able to get the first come first serve orders that other lenders fish out. Even on weekends the orders are accepted right away! Just now I missed out.

I'm going to have to reach out to my contact at Amrock and hopefully get him to do some investigating.

 

[Fernando]

Back in Great Recession, I had a lender releasing orders and I couldn't get them as fast as possible (I was hungrier back then).
Later on I heard there was software that automatically grab the orders. I didn't believe it if it was possible.
Later (maybe complaints with other appraisers), the lender changed the grabbing of the orders by verifying user not a robot.
Still does verification as of today. Anyway, after that one step process, I was able to get orders. And I got many back then and made lots of money.

 

[JeffSH]

Back in Great Recession, I had a lender releasing orders and I couldn't get them as fast as possible (I was hungrier back then).
Later on I heard there was software that automatically grab the orders. I didn't believe it if it was possible.
Later (maybe complaints with other appraisers), the lender changed the grabbing of the orders by verifying user not a robot.
Still does verification as of today. Anyway, after that one step process, I was able to get orders. And I got many back then and made lots of money.

100% there are programs that can do it easily. During corona, there were a bunch of bots made for scalpers to mass-purchase the new playstation and xbox console so they could resell on Ebay.

 

[Fernando]

100% there are programs that can do it easily. During corona, there were a bunch of bots made for scalpers to mass-purchase the new playstation and xbox console so they could resell on Ebay.

So it's true.
Back then I might have to pay one of those programs to compete in getting those orders if lender didn't use Robot verification.

 

[ucbruin]

I thought they stopped blasting out orders....

 

[JeffSH]

I thought they stopped blasting out orders....

Not here in Chicagoland. This isn't even all the orders I missed out on. I lost every single one of these.

Sometimes they make you put in two inspection dates while accepting. I just quickly put in two random times as fast as possible because I'm going to contact the borrower right away. On those orders it stalls and says "we'll get back to you" Then an email always comes a few min later with "Oh no! Order no longer available"

Sometimes actual people request appraisals, but those are really rare now.

 

[Mike Ault]

Chat GPT says you just need to learn the "Amrock API", and then live happily ever after…

How can I create a bot to auto accept emailed appraisal orders from amrock


To create a bot to auto accept emailed appraisal orders from Amrock, you can follow these general steps:

1. Determine the requirements: Before creating a bot, it is important to understand the specific requirements of the task. For this, you should study the Amrock appraisal order emails and identify the key information that is required to accept the orders automatically. This may include details such as the client name, property address, order number, and other relevant information.
2. Choose a programming language and platform: Depending on your expertise, you can choose a suitable programming language and platform to develop the bot. Popular options for building bots include Python, Java, and Node.js.
3. Set up an email account: To receive the Amrock appraisal order emails, you will need to set up an email account that the bot can access. This can be a dedicated email account or an existing account that you use.
4. Connect to the email server: You will need to connect to the email server to retrieve the appraisal order emails. Depending on the email service provider, this may involve setting up an API connection or using a library that supports the email protocol.
5. Parse the emails: Once you have retrieved the emails, you will need to parse the email content to extract the relevant information. This can be done using regular expressions, string manipulation, or an email parsing library.
6. Accept the orders: Once the relevant information has been extracted from the emails, you can use the Amrock API to accept the appraisal orders automatically. You will need to authenticate with the API using your Amrock credentials and then submit the order acceptance request.
7. Monitor and log the bot activity: It is important to monitor the bot's activity and log any errors or issues that arise. This can help you to identify and fix any bugs or problems with the bot.

Overall, creating a bot to auto accept emailed appraisal orders from Amrock requires programming expertise and a solid understanding of the Amrock API and email protocols. It is important to ensure that the bot complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and that it is secure and reliable.

 

[JeffSH]

Chat GPT says you just need to learn the "Amrock API", and then live happily ever after…

How can I create a bot to auto accept emailed appraisal orders from amrock


To create a bot to auto accept emailed appraisal orders from Amrock, you can follow these general steps:

1. Determine the requirements: Before creating a bot, it is important to understand the specific requirements of the task. For this, you should study the Amrock appraisal order emails and identify the key information that is required to accept the orders automatically. This may include details such as the client name, property address, order number, and other relevant information.
2. Choose a programming language and platform: Depending on your expertise, you can choose a suitable programming language and platform to develop the bot. Popular options for building bots include Python, Java, and Node.js.
3. Set up an email account: To receive the Amrock appraisal order emails, you will need to set up an email account that the bot can access. This can be a dedicated email account or an existing account that you use.
4. Connect to the email server: You will need to connect to the email server to retrieve the appraisal order emails. Depending on the email service provider, this may involve setting up an API connection or using a library that supports the email protocol.
5. Parse the emails: Once you have retrieved the emails, you will need to parse the email content to extract the relevant information. This can be done using regular expressions, string manipulation, or an email parsing library.
6. Accept the orders: Once the relevant information has been extracted from the emails, you can use the Amrock API to accept the appraisal orders automatically. You will need to authenticate with the API using your Amrock credentials and then submit the order acceptance request.
7. Monitor and log the bot activity: It is important to monitor the bot's activity and log any errors or issues that arise. This can help you to identify and fix any bugs or problems with the bot.

Overall, creating a bot to auto accept emailed appraisal orders from Amrock requires programming expertise and a solid understanding of the Amrock API and email protocols. It is important to ensure that the bot complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and that it is secure and reliable.

I could do it and it would be a very fun python project. It would just take a lot of time for me to figure out. Or I could pay someone like $100. But it's not ethical

 

[JeffSH]

It's funny because I have started asking ChatGPT questions that I would normally ask google. I wish it was streamlined like with Siri. I'm sure it will be in 3 years.

 

[Mike Ault]

I could do it pretty easily and it would be a very fun python project. Or I could pay someone like $100. But it's not ethical

I agree, and it sounds like somebody has already done it regardless. It would be interesting to see two bots battling over the Amrock API, however. Might be similar to a "denial of service" attack.