Property ValuationIntermediateAlabama Exam

An appraisal conducted for a federally related loan transaction must be performed by a:

ASimply an ordinary licensed real estate agent, rather than the state-certified or state-licensed appraiser federally related transactions actually require
BState-certified or state-licensed appraiserCorrect
CReal estate broker with 5+ years experience
DMember of AREC's appraisal panel

Why State-certified or state-licensed appraiser Is Correct

Answer B: State-certified or state-licensed appraiser

Federal regulations (FIRREA and USPAP) require that appraisals for federally related transactions be conducted by a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser. Alabama licenses appraisers separately from real estate licensees.

Exam Tip: Property Valuation

Valuation questions focus on the three approaches to value: sales comparison, cost, and income. Know which approach is best for which property type. The income approach uses cap rate and NOI — memorize these formulas.

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