Phoenix, AZ, November 05, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Apex Appraisal Service (Apex) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Opteon, Australia and New Zealand's largest independent property advisory firm, to be the exclusive provider of their proprietary property valuation software in the U.S. market."Being a part of Opteon will result in many exciting changes for our company, our customers, and for the appraisal industry as a whole," said Gabriel Hern, CEO of Apex Appraisal Service, an appraisal management company that services all 50 states. "It will also provide long-term stability and growth opportunities for our people."Although Apex will now reside under the Opteon umbrella, Apex customers should not expect to see any immediate changes. The company will continue operating as Apex Appraisal Service, maintain full operational control in the Americas, and will retain all existing leadership and key personnel including Apex's Chief Operating Officer, Greg Bernstein."When Apex and Value Trend Solutions merged last year, we promised our combined company would bring innovation to our industry," said Bernstein. "Aligning our efforts with Opteon is our way of making good on that promise."This announcement comes amid ongoing debate regarding the future of appraisals and the impact of automated valuation models (AVMs), appraisal waivers, bifurcated appraisals, changing appraisal regulation, and a lack of new appraisers entering the field."Apex has been looking for ways to address these challenges," said Hern. "Now that we are teamed with Opteon, we can finally see the future of the appraisal industry in the ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
