For a real-property appraisal governed by Standards 1–2, what is the relationship between the two standards?
Correct Answer
A) One governs developing the opinion; the other, reporting it
Standard 1 addresses developing the real-property appraisal, and Standard 2 addresses reporting its results. They are complementary obligations rather than alternative tracks or a residential/commercial split. Other services and disciplines use other applicable standards, such as 3–4 for appraisal review and 5–6 for mass appraisal, so the pair should not be described as governing every USPAP assignment.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option A is correct because Standard 1 requires the appraiser to identify the problem, determine the scope of work and complete the research and analyses for a credible appraisal, while Standard 2 addresses the content and level of information in the report that communicates the results. One governs development and the other governs reporting.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Standard 1 is for residential, Standard 2 for commercial
Option B, saying Standard 1 is for residential and Standard 2 for commercial, is wrong because both standards apply to real property appraisals of all property types.
Option C: Standard 1 binds appraisers; Standard 2 binds clients
Option C, saying Standard 1 binds appraisers and Standard 2 binds clients, is wrong because both standards impose obligations on the appraiser, not the client.
Option D: They are alternative tracks the appraiser picks between
Option D, describing them as alternative tracks the appraiser picks between, is wrong because the standards are complementary; a real property appraisal is developed under Standard 1 and reported under Standard 2.
Odd develops, even reports
In the pairs 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6, the first number covers development and the second covers reporting.
How to use: Use odd-develops, even-reports to identify the role of a Standard within its pair.
Exam Tip
Pick the answer that describes Standards 1 and 2 as development and reporting of the same real property appraisal.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- -Thinking the Standards are divided by property type
- -Believing the appraiser can choose one standard instead of both
- -Assuming Standards 1 and 2 govern review and mass appraisal assignments
Concept Deep Dive
Analysis
This question tests how Standards 1 and 2 fit together for real property appraisal. Standard 1 covers developing the appraisal and Standard 2 covers reporting it. They work as a pair rather than as alternatives or as a split by property type.
Background Knowledge
USPAP pairs its Standards by discipline: development and reporting. Standards 1 and 2 cover real property appraisal, while other pairs such as Standards 3 and 4 cover appraisal review and Standards 5 and 6 cover mass appraisal.
Real-World Application
An appraiser completes market research, highest and best use analysis and reconciliation under Standard 1. She then prepares an Appraisal Report that meets Standard 2 content requirements to communicate those results to the lender.
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