We are proud to share that Darius Bozorgi, our President and Chief Executive Officer of Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros) and Chief Executive Officer of Valligent, has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Vanguard Award by HousingWire. This award celebrates visionary leaders in the housing and mortgage finance industry, acknowledging their exceptional contributions and forward-thinking initiatives.
Darius Bozorgi’s leadership and expertise have consistently set him apart as a trailblazer in the real estate and mortgage finance sectors. His commitment to advancing next-generation valuation technology, predictive analytics, and decision-support technology applications has driven significant progress in our industry. Under his guidance, Veros continues to be recognized as a top financial services technology company, while Valligent is rapidly establishing itself as a leading modern valuation firm known for providing reliable solutions and exceptional customer service.
Over the past year, Bozorgi has led initiatives that have had a transformative impact on the housing finance industry. He played a pivotal role in the Universal Appraisal Dataset redesign for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which modernized the appraisal process with a single data-driven report for residential properties. His innovative approach also brought groundbreaking changes to rural appraisals through Valligent’s work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, enhancing both efficiency and quality.
Bozorgi’s dedication to equitable housing is evident through his development of BiasCHECK, a tool that ensures fair and accurate appraisals, and his establishment of the Valligent Appraiser Training Program, which aims to increase diversity within the profession. His work on iVALUATION, a platform that streamlines the reconsideration of valuation claims, further showcases his commitment to delivering innovative solutions that benefit the entire industry.
We encourage you to click here read the HousingWire press release and explore the profiles of the other amazing winners of the 2024 Vanguard Award. Their collective achievements are truly inspiring, and we are proud to see Darius Bozorgi’s name among them, representing the excellence we strive for every day at Veros and Valligent.
Congratulations, Darius, on this well-deserved recognition!