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USPAP®
Is USPAP® required for all types of appraisers?
Yes, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP®) applies to all appraisal disciplines. While it is required by law for real property appraisers in the United States, it is not legally required for personal property or business v
Do PAREA® participants also need to follow USPAP®?
Yes, PAREA®-based training is aligned with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP®) and prepares trainees for compliant appraisal practice.
Does USPAP® control how appraisal reporting forms are developed and written, what they say, or how they should be used?
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP®) does not dictate the form, format, or style of appraisal reports. It is the position of the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) that it is the appraiser, not a form, that complies with USP