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47 Industry MVP Spotlight Best in Property Valuation USRES CORPORATE DETAILS: 25520 Commercentre Drive, Suite 150, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | 949.598.9920 | sales@usres.com | USRES.com KEY PERSONNEL Keith Guenther | Founder/CEO Rida Sharaf | CSO Angela Hurst | SVP, Business Development Rob Pajon | SVP, Product and Marketing Garrett Mays | Director, Valuation and Vendor Management COMPANY DESCRIPTION Founded in 1992, USRES provides an impressive range of financial support services for the purpose of valuation and disposition of distressed real estate assets. USRES' expansive list of products and services have provided the mortgage banking and private lending industry relief in origination and default valuation products. With focus on transparency in workflow and the real estate transaction, USRES utilizes RES.NET, an AICPA SOC-certified, SaaS technology platform, for the management and processing of valuations and asset disposition services. BUSINESS LINES, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS USRES offers clients a wide variety of valuation services including origination and default appraisals, BPOs, inspections, PCR and PCRAVMs, and rental analysis reports. Over the past 25 years, the company has developed a reliable vendor network who are held to rigorous standards to ensure clients receive the highest quality product available. USRES is integrated with third-party technology partners including Real EC, Realview, Platinum Data, Mercury, Encompass, UCDP, and Collateral Analytics. KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS Broker Price Opinions (BPOs) USRES is committed to accuracy and maintains its place in the industry by partnering with a panel of vetted real estate agents, geared towards serving the BPO market, while consistently adhering to both quality and delivery specifications. Broker price opinions are examined by USRES's in-house staff of licensed specialists, along with its third- party automated analytic tools. Each BPO goes through a comprehensive audit to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. From assignment to delivery, every order is overseen by USRES's own seasoned, state-side staff. Appraisals As a nationally licensed AMC, USRES leverages integrations with UCDP and several leading QC tools to provide timely and accurate origination, default, and ARV appraisals through a variety of order/ delivery methods. USRES seeks out and diligently maintains a robust panel of licensed appraisers dedicated to their trade. USRES' professional staff assures proper assignment and maintains contact with the appraiser through to QC review and submission. The company ensures customers receive an end product that is completed timely without sacrificing accuracy. USRES' unparalleled technology solution provides a secure and seamless experience for clients, appraisers, and borrowers alike. PCR/PCAVM Inspection and hybrid products have gained momentum over the last couple of years due to the increased availability of the necessary data and its effect on managing costs and overall risk. Whether driven by the need to reconcile values or attain a lower price point valuation blending both human touch and automation, these two inspection products leverage the USRES agent network to attain a highly accurate valuation. The Property Condition Report can be ordered standalone or with an AVM to fulfill any auditing concerns or investor requirements. Rental Analysis Reports The Rental Analysis Report is completed by a USRES assigned real estate agent who conducts a personal inspection of each property. This product was designed to service investors potentially looking to lease recently acquired assets for a rent-and- hold strategy. When paired with other valuation products, the Rental Analysis Report provides clients with the necessary data for selecting the most profitable strategy for every asset. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE USRES possesses a distinguished blend of technology and personal oversight. Together with its seasoned staff, an exceptional panel of experts, and the aid of third-party tools, the company can perform comprehensive QC reviews on every valuation with matchless quality. Through the proprietary use of RES.NET's Valuation Portal, the company can confidently monitor performance, run grades and reports, and analyze each provider to ensure the best candidate is engaged and available to perform quality and timely work.