Appraisal Foundation – February Q&A
QUESTIONS REGARDING 2010-11 REVISIONS TO THE ETHICS RULE The Appraisal Standards Board recently adopted changes to the Conduct section of the ETHICS RULE that will become effective January 1, 2010 for...
View Article2010-2011 USPAP Adopted
The Appraisal Foundation announced changes to the 2010-2011 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) at its meetings in New Orleans. The new edition will offer FAQ and advisory...
View ArticleAppraisal Foundation – August Q&A
Application of Appraisal Reporting Requirements Question: If an appraiser is bound by USPAP for a particular assignment, when must the appraiser comply with the USPAP appraisal reporting requirements?...
View ArticleAI Comments on Geographic Competency Issue
Jim Amorin, President of the Appraisal Institute, commented on appraisers who may be violating the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) or other professional and ethical...
View ArticleHere’s What You Need to Know About HR 4173
As you surely know by know, the President recently signed into law the Frank-Dodd Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (HR 4173). Title XIV of the legislation, the Mortgage Reform and...
View Article2010 USPAP Update for State Regulators
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) recently released the 2010 USPAP Update for State Regulators is available for online viewing free of charge. The one-hour presentation was produced as a part of the...
View ArticleNo Joke: States Aim to Prohibit Foreclosures in Appraisals
An American Banker article last week notes that four states are considering legislation that would prohibit an appraiser from using foreclosures in an appraisal report. According to the article, the...
View ArticleFree Foundation Video on USPAP 2012-13 Changes
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) released a free video this week previewing the 2012-13 changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The 23 minute video includes:...
View ArticleHot Off the Presses – New USPAP Now Available
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) announced that the 2012-2013 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is now available. This edition of USPAP will be valid for two...
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How to Make a Profession Disappear
We are fairly near the end of the continuing education cycle for appraisers in my home state of Pennsylvania. Among other topics, I’ve been presenting changes to laws and regulations, which include...
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