Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

An appraisal report prepared for a federally related transaction in Alaska must comply with:

AAlaska Real Estate Commission appraisal standards only, in general
BThe Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)Correct
CThe HUD Minimum Property Standards only
DThe Alaska Bureau of Land Management guidelines

Why The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Is Correct

Answer B: The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)

Appraisals for federally related transactions (those involving federally regulated lenders or federal programs) must comply with USPAP, as required by FIRREA (Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act). USPAP establishes ethical and performance standards for appraisers nationwide.

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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