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Clear Capital

Real estate valuations, data, and analytics

VP of Industry Relations - MLS

Full-Time
$158k - $200k/yr+ Company profit-sharing bonus + Communication stipends + Referral bonuses
Expert
Cleveland, OH, USA+2 moreMore locations: Texas, USA | Columbus, OH, USA
RemoteTravel approximately 40–50% for executive meetings and national conferences.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management, Business Development & Partnerships

About the job

Requirements
  • 10+ years of senior leadership in or around the MLS ecosystem, large brokerages or franchises, or top-tier proptech.
  • An active, tier-one set of personal relationships with major MLS executives, real estate association leaders, and large independent broker executives.
  • An intricate understanding of MLS data structures, including RESO Web API and data-licensing agreements, and the operational realities of cooperative MLS rules and brokerage dynamics.
  • A proven track record of speaking to large, sophisticated audiences and closing enterprise-scale agreements.
  • Genuine comfort with AI, computer vision, and spatial-data workflows, with the ability to bridge high-level policy and advanced technology and carry a product vision convincingly.
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40–50% for face-to-face executive meetings and national conferences.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as an executive-level peer to Tier 1 MLS CEOs, boards of directors, and large brokerage leadership.
  • Move critical, high-stakes MLS and enterprise brokerage deals across the finish line by translating technical value into clear business outcomes.
  • Act as the executive escalation point for strategic accounts, proactively protecting and expanding the company’s most important relationships.
  • Represent Restb.ai in an official capacity at major industry forums, including CMLS, NAR, RESO, and Inman.
  • Secure and deliver keynotes, panels, and thought-leadership sessions that build the company’s credibility and brand.
  • Shape the industry conversation on AI, computer vision, and the future of the transaction lifecycle, positioning Restb.ai as a trusted partner.
  • Serve as the industry-facing storyteller for Restb.ai’s product vision and roadmap, including emerging AI initiatives.
  • Explain how AI grounded in Restb.ai’s proprietary property and visual data can shift the market from static SaaS dashboards toward agentic, conversational workflows.
  • Carry the roadmap credibly to sophisticated audiences and feed market signal and objections back into product and strategy.
  • Champion complementary initiatives across the combined Clear Capital and CubiCasa portfolio as parts of the same long-term data advantage.
  • Leverage Restb.ai’s deep MLS footprint to build durable, direct data relationships and reduce dependence on intermediaries and grey-market friction.
  • Help architect a resilient data-access foundation that keeps the company’s intelligence products supplied as the reseller landscape evolves.
  • Partner closely with Clear Capital’s data-acquisition and legal teams to align relationship strategy with corporate data-compliance and licensing needs.

About the company

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Clear Capital

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Clear Capital provides real estate valuations, data, analytics, and technology solutions for mortgage lenders, servicers, investors, GSEs, and ratings agencies. Its products include appraisal, broker, data/analytics, and platform solutions supported by a national network of more than 30,000 appraisers and brokers. Clients use workflows like appraisals, broker opinions, AVMs, and market data to value properties, manage risk, and support lending decisions. The company differentiates itself by combining a large human network with advanced data and technology to deliver faster, more consistent valuations with solid risk controls, helping lenders make smarter investment decisions at scale.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reno, Nevada

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • September 10, 2026 AURA Risk Navigator automates appraisal review and cuts manual effort.
  • August 18, 2026 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac verified UDC for UPDR specifications.
  • GTCR's 2025 investment funded acquisitions, including CubiCasa and Restb.ai, accelerating platform expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Clear Capital depends on mortgage volumes; the 2022 27% layoff showed brutal cyclicality.
  • Timmins v. Clear Capital, filed November 1, 2024, attacks appraisal-fee practices and margins.
  • UAD 3.6 and UPDR deadlines compress integration risk; any execution miss hands lenders to competitors.

What makes Clear Capital unique

  • Clear Capital bundles valuations, inspections, AVMs, and appraisal review across one workflow.
  • May 12, 2026 Restb.ai gives Clear Capital image intelligence across 2 billion photos monthly.
  • June 17, 2026 MeridianLink integration embeds collateral decisions inside lenders' origination systems.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

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Clear Capital
Oct 15th, 2026
Clear Capital's Duane Andrews honored with Kurt Pfotenhauer Award

Clear Capital's Duane Andrews honored with Kurt Pfotenhauer Award. Home | Blog | Clear Capital's CEO and Co-founder, Duane Andrews, honored with MBA's Kurt Pfotenhauer Award Clear Capital's CEO and Co-founder, Duane Andrews, honored with MBA's Kurt Pfotenhauer Award. At this year's Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago, Clear Capital's CEO and Co-founder, Duane Andrews, was presented with the 2026 Kurt Pfotenhauer Award. Conferred annually by the Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee (MORPAC), this prestigious honor recognizes leaders in real estate finance who demonstrate exceptional dedication to legislative advocacy, strategic engagement, and policy initiatives that shape the future of housing policy nationwide. This award highlights Clear Capital's long-standing belief that building confidence in real estate decisions requires active, responsible participation in the broader industry conversation. The Kurt Pfotenhauer Award holds a deep and meaningful place in the mortgage banking community. Formerly known as the Schumacher-Bolduc Award, the MBA renamed the honor to celebrate the lasting impact of the late Kurt Pfotenhauer, a revered industry leader, former MBA executive, and former MORPAC chairman. Throughout his career, Pfotenhauer was celebrated for his ability to translate complex policy into clear, actionable goals, as well as his commitment to supporting families through the MBA Opens Doors Foundation. Duane's ongoing work with MORPAC reflects that same commitment to proactive stewardship and constructive policy dialogue. As an active member of the MORPAC Steering Committee, Duane works alongside peers across the country to broaden the mortgage industry's reach with key lawmakers. During the 2026 election cycle, Duane helped strengthen these advocacy efforts by hosting the inaugural MORPAC Leadership Retreat at his home in Lake Tahoe, bringing together decision-makers to focus on critical housing and mortgage priorities. Beyond policy discussions, Duane and Clear Capital have consistently supported the MORPAC Administrative Fund. This support helps ensure the political action committee has the operational resources necessary for rigorous compliance, donor engagement, and effective, transparent advocacy at the federal level. Since co-founding Clear Capital in 2001, Duane has led the company with a focus on solving complex real estate challenges through technology, analytics, and high-quality valuation solutions. From launching REONetwork.com in 2000 to growing Clear Capital into a national valuation and data technology provider, his focus has always remained on building tools that better serve lenders, investors, and homeowners alike. That same problem-solving mindset extends directly to industry advocacy. Housing policies impact every stage of the mortgage lifecycle, from origination to servicing and secondary markets. By helping maintain an open dialogue between private enterprise and federal policymakers, business leaders help ensure that industry legislation reflects current market realities and supports sustainable homeownership. Congratulations to Duane on a well-deserved recognition!

National Association of Realtors
Oct 13th, 2026
MORPAC presents Duane Andrews with the 2026 Kurt Pfotenhauer Award.

MORPAC presents Duane Andrews with the 2026 Kurt Pfotenhauer Award. (202) 557-2799 CHICAGO (October 13, 2026) - The Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee (MORPAC) awarded Duane Andrews, CEO and Co-founder of Clear Capital, with the 2026 Kurt Pfotenhauer Award here at MBA's 2026 Annual Convention and Expo. "Duane has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to strengthening MBA's policy influence and advancing the voice of the real estate finance industry," said Owen Lee, 2027 MBA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Success Mortgage Partners, Inc. "His leadership, generosity, and willingness to engage others in the political process have made a meaningful difference for MORPAC and MBA. We are pleased to recognize Duane with the Kurt Pfotenhauer Award and honor his continued dedication to our industry." Andrews currently serves on the MORPAC Steering Committee. During the 2026 election cycle, he demonstrated his commitment to MBA's political engagement through significant support of MBA's direct-giving program, MORPAC Direct, including hosting the inaugural Leadership Retreat at his home in Lake Tahoe. His active involvement has helped broaden MBA's reach with key policymakers and deepen the industry's voice in federal decision-making. A longstanding MORPAC contributor, Andrews has further strengthened MBA's advocacy efforts through his company's contributions to the MORPAC Administrative Fund, which provides essential resources for compliance, operations, and donor engagement - allowing MBA to run a more effective, transparent, and high-impact political program. Andrews co-founded REONetwork.com in 2000 to help REO asset managers connect more efficiently with real estate professionals. Under his leadership, Clear Capital has grown into a leader in real estate valuations, analytics, and platform services, while maintaining a strong focus on its clients and the people it serves. Andrews holds a bachelor's degree from Biola University and a Master of Business Administration in real estate finance from the University of Southern California. Andrews earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate while working at KPMG. Presented annually and formerly known as the Schumacher-Bolduc Award, MBA renamed its longstanding MORPAC honor the Kurt Pfotenhauer Award in recognition of Pfotenhauer's decades of leadership across MBA, RESBOG, MISMO, and MORPAC. His strategic, inspirational, and financial contributions helped elevate MORPAC into a nationally respected, top ten industry PAC. The renaming honors Pfotenhauer's enduring impact while preserving the legacy of Ernest P. Schumacher and Mark P. Bolduc, for whom the award was originally named.

Associated Press
Sep 10th, 2026
Clear Capital launches AURA Risk Navigator with AI-powered appraisal review

Clear Capital has launched AURA Risk Navigator, an interactive workflow that automates appraisal review processes for lenders. The tool builds on the company's acquisition of Restb.ai earlier this year, integrating AI-powered image recognition to analyse appraisal photos and validate property conditions. The system automatically identifies which appraisals require review and prioritises findings for investigation. AURA Risk Navigator can reduce review time by 50% or more compared to manual processes, which typically take over 30 minutes and cost lenders an estimated $50 per file. The platform supports both UAD 2.6 and UAD 3.6 appraisal formats, helping lenders prepare for the upcoming UAD 3.6 standard that introduces significantly more data for review teams. The system generates proof-of-review reports documenting findings and decisions.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 18th, 2026
Clear Capital verified by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for new property data report standard

Clear Capital announced that its Universal Data Collection (UDC) solution has been verified by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to support the Uniform Property Data Report (UPDR) specifications. The company completed the verification process on 17 June 2026, ahead of the 30 June implementation deadline. The UPDR establishes a standardised format for property data delivered through the government-sponsored enterprises' value acceptance programmes. Clear Capital's UDC solution provides property data in the UPDR format and includes a proprietary Report Summary designed to help underwriters identify key information, risk indicators, and potential data deficiencies. The verification comes as the mortgage industry undergoes significant modernisation, with the Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 mandate set to take effect in November.

National Mortgage Professional
Jun 18th, 2026
Clear Capital, MeridianLink partner on valuation workflow integration.

Clear Capital, MeridianLink partner on valuation workflow integration. Jun 18, 2026 Managing Editor Integration helps lenders manage collateral decisions within existing loan workflows Clear Capital has integrated its valuation and collateral solutions platform with MeridianLink, a move designed to give lenders more streamlined access to property data and appraisal-related services within their existing loan origination workflow. The real estate analytics, valuation technology, and data solutions provider announced that the integration enables lenders to securely share data between Clear Capital's solutions and MeridianLink's platform, helping improve quality and efficiency throughout the loan process. For LOs, the integration means valuation, property inspection, and appraisal review services can be accessed through the systems they already use to originate loans, reducing the need to move between multiple platforms. Clear Capital offers an end-to-end suite of valuation, property inspection, and appraisal review solutions across the loan lifecycle. The company said its integration capabilities allow lenders to access a range of collateral solutions through a single provider while applying consistent standards across valuations to reduce variability and improve data quality from order through delivery. "This partnership with MeridianLink expands how lenders can access Clear Capital's collateral solutions within the workflows they rely on every day," said Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital. "Our secure, seamless integration with MeridianLink enables our clients to make more confident collateral decisions with clearer, more complete insights, so they can more efficiently process loans and grow their business. We look forward to a long, successful relationship with MeridianLink." Get the NMP Daily Essential stories, every weekday. MeridianLink provides digital lending and account-opening technology for financial institutions, as well as data verification solutions for consumer reporting agencies. Its cloud-based platform is designed to support data-driven lending experiences across the consumer lending lifecycle, while its partner marketplace offers hundreds of integrations. The addition makes Clear Capital's valuation and collateral solutions available through MeridianLink's partner ecosystem, providing lenders with another option for managing collateral-related processes within a connected technology environment. From mortgage origination and home equity lending to servicing and capital markets, Clear Capital said its solutions are designed to support customers throughout the collateral lifecycle while helping lenders make more confident collateral decisions and improve workflow efficiency. *This article was primarily written by a human author. AI tools were used in a limited capacity for research assistance or light editing. Managing Editor Czarinna Andres leads editorial coverage for NMP, focusing on the trends, policies, and business strategies shaping today's mortgage and housing finance landscape. She brings a background in journalism and media, with experience... Jun 18, 2026