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Appraisal Standards of Professional Practice

Appraisal practice standards establish requirements for the development and reporting of analyses, opinions, and conclusions in valuation work. The describes how practice standards support trust in valuation and references USPAP as an example of a national standard.

Where it applies
Generally, not specific to New York
When it comes up
Underwriting; transaction diligence; refinancing; portfolio monitoring
Property types
All property types

In practice

In lending contexts, appraisal standards intersect with lender underwriting standards; discrepancies can drive value disputes.

Related terms

USPAPdevelopment vs reporting standardsvaluation approaches