Automated Valuation Model - a technology-driven tool that estimates a property's market value using algorithms, public records, comparable sales data, and market trends. Some lenders accept AVMs instead of full appraisals for lower-risk transactions, which saves borrowers the $300-500 appraisal fee and speeds up the approval process.
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