Property Valuation

A broker price opinion (BPO) in Missouri is different from a formal appraisal because:

AA BPO is more reliable
BA BPO is prepared by a licensee and is not a certified appraisal; it is used for limited purposes like short sales✓ Correct
CA BPO requires an MAI designation
DA BPO uses the cost approach only

Explanation

A BPO is an informal price opinion prepared by a real estate licensee, commonly used for short sales or REO properties. It is not a certified appraisal and cannot be used to originate a mortgage.

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