USPAP Q&A’s June 2018
What’s in this month’s Q&A?
- “At the time of the Assignment”, what does that term really mean?
- Government Agency Workfile Retention
- Certifications and Signatures
- Record Keeping Rule – Testimony and Deposition
- Record Keeping Rule – Retention Requirements for Preliminary Communications after Completion of the Assignment
Click on link to read Q&A’s:
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I didn’t like the last question, specifically the parts highlighted:
“During the course of the assignment, my client has asked me to provide the sale comparables I plan to use, as well as information on my rent and expense conclusions, prior to the completion of my Appraisal Report. If I subsequently provide an Appraisal Report, does my workfile need to contain a written copy or summary of the communication previously transmitted to the client?”
Maybe this is something that occurs in some assignments, but I would warn any residential appraiser not to provide your client with the comparables you intend to use prior to completion of the assignment for obvious reasons.
- How is this not akin to a “COMP CHECK”?
- Do you think the client could look at your comparable selection and decide to cancel the assignment?
- Is this a violation of Appraisal Independence Requirements?
Just be careful out there folks!
Tj
