The Appraisal Foundation -

Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)

The Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 recognizes USPAP as the generally accepted appraisal standards and requires USPAP compliance for appraisers in federally related transactions. State Appraiser Certification and Licensing Boards; federal, state, and local agencies, appraisal services; and appraisal trade associations require compliance with USPAP.

Standards: Provide performance standards for real property, mass, business and personal property appraisal and consulting.

Statements: Clarify, interpret, explain, and elaborate on appraisal standards.

Advisory Opinions: Offer advice and resolutions for appraisal issues.

Frequently Asked USPAP Questions (FAQs)

Answers to Many of Your USPAP Questions!

This publication is an excellent reference tool for appraisers, regulators and users of appraisal services. It contains over 100 commonly asked questions and answers regarding USPAP. These FAQs are opinions of the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and are issued to illustrate the applicability of appraisal standards in specific situations and offer advice for the resolution of appraisal issues and problems. The FAQs are published annually in conjunction with the annual edition of USPAP.

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