What does it mean that a tool cannot comply with USPAP?
Correct Answer
B) Compliance is an obligation borne by the appraiser
Why this is correct: USPAP compliance is an obligation of the appraiser performing the service, not the tool. The appraiser is responsible for the credibility of the result and proper disclosure. Why the other choices are wrong: Tools are not barred; they can be used with proper oversight. Tools do not require formal certification. Tools need not be built by appraisers to be used. Exam tip: The appraiser, not the software, is bound by USPAP and signs the report.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: USPAP compliance is an obligation of the appraiser performing the service, not the tool. The appraiser is responsible for the credibility of the result and proper disclosure. Why the other choices are wrong: Tools are not barred; they can be used with proper oversight. Tools do not require formal certification. Tools need not be built by appraisers to be used. Exam tip: The appraiser, not the software, is bound by USPAP and signs the report.
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