Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

Under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), an appraiser who knowingly provides a false appraisal has committed:

ANegligent misrepresentation
BAppraisal fraudCorrect
CA harmless error
DPuffery

Why Appraisal fraud Is Correct

Answer B: Appraisal fraud

Appraisal fraud involves intentionally providing a false or misleading appraisal. This violates USPAP, federal law (including the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act), and Alaska real estate and criminal law.

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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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