How Can Appraisers Provide Statewide Coverage Without Violating USPAP?
With MLS subscriptions and public records integrations, appraisers can pull sales data, trends, and market conditions across the entire state.
Statewide Appraisal Coverage and USPAP
Clearing Up the Misconception
There is a common belief among appraisers that they can only cover their immediate county or local market. In reality, USPAP, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, does not limit an appraiser’s work to where they live or have historically worked.
USPAP does not limit coverage by geography. The only requirement is competency for the assignment.
USPAP Competency Rule:“An appraiser must: (1) be competent to perform the assignment; (2) acquire the necessary competency to perform the assignment; or (3) decline or withdraw from the assignment.”
This means appraisers are free to complete assignments statewide, as long as they take steps to be competent in the specific market.
How Appraisers Can Work Statewide
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Access Reliable Data with statewide MLS and public records, such as those provided in Profet.
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Research Local Markets before completing the report.
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Apply Standard Valuation Methods consistently across counties.
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Disclose Competency Steps if additional research was required.
Why It Works
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Clients get faster turn times and broader coverage.
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Appraisers gain more opportunities and experience.
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Everyone benefits from consistent, credible results.
Key Takeaway
Statewide appraisal coverage is not a USPAP violation.
With access to data, proper research, and transparent reporting, appraisers can confidently serve clients across their entire state.