Valuers
Stronger together: how linking external sources produces a better valuation report
Public data sources play an important role in the current and future valuation market. They can make a world of difference for both large and small valuation offices. In this blog we explain how linking external data sources in valuation software can add value to a valuation report.
Everything in one place
For valuation reports, valuers use various external sources. So does KATE. Our platform retrieves information from public sources such as the Land Registry, CBS and the Energy Label Database, and automatically adds this to a valuation report. Think of soil information from the Soil Desk, foundation data via Foundation Viewer and distances via Google Distance. Not to forget the Monument Register for valuable historical information.
If all this data is available in one central place, it saves a lot of time. In addition, we ensure that the data is always up-to-date. This is an important step in the future of valuation.
An optimal valuation report
We are continuously developing KATE based on our experience in the valuation world. That is why we understand better than anyone what valuers and the market need. As a valuer, you benefit from speed, efficiency and accuracy when it comes to your reports. There is still room for great progress in this area. Integrating public sources into valuation software offers the solution.
This is not just about collecting data. What you do with it as a valuer is even more important. With KATE’s valuation software, various parts of a valuation report are filled in automatically. Valuers no longer have to manually visit all kinds of websites, the software does that! This offers space for valuers to fully focus on their report and give it a unique touch. Do you see the trends in the market? Do you have insights into the real estate sector that others do not have? Then you are already one step ahead of the rest.
Continue to develop
The future of property valuations lies in the automation of external data sources. All sources are expected to be automated within the next 2-3 years. This opens up new opportunities to improve product quality. KATE wants to contribute to this innovation.
We are constantly looking for new sources to add and ways to improve our software. This ensures that valuers remain future-proof in the property sector. Smaller firms and independent valuers in particular, who do not have the time or money to invest in such innovation, can keep up with the market using this software. With our software, they are assured of always working with up-to-date information.
Take the step towards automation and move forward
In short, valuation software with integrated external sources saves valuers a lot of money, time and effort. This ultimately translates into added value for the customer through high-quality reports.
How will you tackle this? What is your plan for the future? Of course, valuers can apply these innovations in their reports, but we challenge the valuation market to go even further. How can valuers apply data to add maximum value to their work? And how can we help those valuers become the best and most ambitious advisors for their clients?