Property Valuation

In Tennessee, an appraiser who assigns a value higher than market value to please the lender or buyer is:

AProviding good customer service
BCommitting appraisal fraud✓ Correct
CEngaged in legal value advocacy
DPracticing standard appraisal methodology

Explanation

Intentionally inflating or deflating an appraisal value to satisfy a client, facilitate a loan, or for any other improper purpose constitutes appraisal fraud — a serious violation of USPAP and federal law.

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