Basic Appraisal Procedures Study Guide: Updated A+ Guide Solution:

8 Steps in the Valuation Process
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1) Define the problem
2) Determine scope of work
3) Gather, record and verify the data
4) Determine the highest and best use
5) Estimate the land value
6) Estimate value by each of the 3 approaches (if applicable)
7) Reconcile the estimated values into the final opinion of value
8) Report the final opinion of value

Defining the Problem: 6 Sub-steps within
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-Identification and location of the real estate
-Identification of the property rights
-Definition of value
-Purpose and intended use of the appraisal
-Effective date of the opinion of value
-Any special limiting conditions

Real Property
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*the interests, benefits and rights inherent in the ownership of real estate
-partial estates: life estate, easement & encroachment
-specialized form of ownership: condo, coop, PUD, & timeshare

Effective Date of the Value Opinion
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-two dates are essential to an appraisal report
-the effective date of value can be a past (retrospective), current or future (prospective) date, in many cases it's the date the appraiser inspects the property; the decision will be made in concert with the client's needs
-the date of the report is the date you sign and issue the final report

Any Special Limiting Conditions
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-two common types are: extraordinary assumption & hypothetical condition

Extraordinary Assumption
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*an assumption, directly related to a specific assignment, as of the effective date of the assignment results, which if found to be false, could alter the appraiser's opinions or conclusions
-it presumes as fact otherwise uncertain information about physical, legal or economic characteristics of the subject property; or about conditions external to the property such as market conditions or trends; or about the integrity of data used in an analysis

Hypothetical Condition
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*a condition, directly related to a specific assignment, which is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results, but is used for the purpose of analysis
-it is contrary to known facts about physical, legal or economic characteristics of the subject property; or about conditions external to the property, such as market conditions or trends; or about the integrity of data used in an analysis
-this type of appraisal could be significantly misleading to intended users if the use of the hypothetical condition were not properly disclosed

Scope of Work
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*the type and extent of research and analyses in an assignment
-understanding which analyses, methods and techniques are necessary and what data are necessary to correctly complete the analyses is an integral part of the scope-of-work decision
-the Scope of Work Rule was added to the 2006 edition of USPAP
-applies to appraisal reviews assignments as well as appraisals
-scope of work includes:
-the extent to which the property is identified
-the extent to which tangible property is inspected
-the type and extent of data researched
-the type and extent of analyses applied to arrive at
opinions or conclusions