Property Valuation
A Kentucky appraiser who determines a property's value is below the contracted purchase price should:
AAdjust their opinion upward to match the contract price
BReport the value as supported by market evidence and comply with USPAP standards✓ Correct
CContact the buyer to renegotiate
DAsk the lender what value they need
Explanation
An appraiser must report the value supported by the evidence in compliance with USPAP. Adjusting the value to match a predetermined outcome (such as the contract price) is a serious ethical violation.
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