Purpose built technology helping Appraisers reclaim their time
As an appraiser we can all relate to juggling multiple devices during inspections, realizing we missed that crucial photo, spending our evenings re-writing field notes and painstakingly labelling or loading photos. If you're still measuring properties with a wheel and using a separate camera, you might be working harder than you need to.
At Opteon, we've seen firsthand what slows appraisers down in their daily workflow. That's why we partnered with Jaro to develop integrated technology that works the way appraisers think, bringing everything together in one seamless application.
Real-Time Scanning & Floor Plan Capture
There's nothing more frustrating than leaving a property and realizing you missed a room or that your kitchen photo didn't capture what you needed. Jaro addresses this common pain point with real-time LiDAR scanning and AI-assisted data capture. You can walk through a property, scan, photograph, and dictate notes all in one fluid process.
Laura Strickland, one of our appraisers, shared her experience: "Being able to take comp photos directly within the app has been a major upgrade. It's easy to use, and it eliminates the hassle of uploading photos from my phone. Love it!"
The result? Photos, floorplans, field notes, and room dimensions are all captured in real-time. No more backtracking or second-guessing whether you got everything you needed.
Intuitive Data Capture
Beyond just collecting data, Jaro understands what it's capturing. The AI assistant records field notes, automatically labels rooms, syncs images with your report and populates data for Appraiser review and verification. Think of it as having a highly efficient assistant who knows exactly what you need.
David Hallman, another appraiser on our team, noticed the difference immediately: "It automatically figures out what rooms are what. It comes right into the report and the photos are already labelled."
This means less administrative work, fewer errors, and more time to focus on what appraisers do best, delivering quality analysis and valuations.
Smart comments that practically write themselves
Commentary writing doesn't have to be the most time-consuming part of your day. Jaro's AI-powered commentary tool offers context-aware tagging and editable suggestions that help you write faster while maintaining quality. The system is also designed to be ready for upcoming regulatory changes, including 3.6 requirements.
Jeremy Lawson put it simply: "The smart comments are awesome… it saves a lot of time!"
We've also noticed that Quality Control revisions have dropped significantly since implementing Jaro. Alexis LaBrecque observed: "My QC and UW revisions have decreased… the whole system is so intuitive."
Real Results: Five inspections, one day
This might sound ambitious, but Opteon appraisers are successfully completing FIVE full inspections in a single day and returning to the client within 24 hours, without compromising quality. Having integrated tools that use AI to support the inspection, photos, report writing and comps makes this possible.
Alexis shared her experience: "I inspected 5 properties in one day using JaroInspect. It was great to get all my inspection information, pictures and comparable pictures done quickly and efficiently."
Even first-time users are seeing immediate results. Mike Rizzo, after his first inspection, reported: "I just completed my first inspection and it took about 25 minutes total. Very Cool!"
What Could You Do with Those Hours Back?
The real value of technology isn't just time savings – it's about creating space in your day. Space for more thorough analysis, meaningful client conversations, and yes, even a proper lunch break.
Whether you're working with a duplex in Chicago or a new build in Texas, Jaro is helping Opteon appraisers work more efficiently while maintaining the quality standards our industry demands.
If you're tired of working around your tools instead of with them, it might be worth exploring how Opteon can help. The technology is designed by appraisers who understand the process and for appraisers who want to focus on what they do best.