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What is a standard 3 appraisal review?

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Isabella Ramos

Updated on March 03, 2026

The comment on Standards Rule 3-3(b) is almost identical: “Consistent with the reviewer’s scope of work, the reviewer is required to develop an opinion as to the completeness, accuracy, adequacy, relevance, and reasonableness of the report, given law, regulations, or intended user requirements applicable to that work.”

What is the USPAP standard 3?

USPAP Standard 3 “establishes requirements for development and reporting of an appraisal review assignment involving a real property or personal property appraisal,” according to the Appraisal Institute. Pendo’s proprietary USPAP Standard 3 review tool manages the appraisal review requirements set by each state.

What is USPAP compliant?

What Does “USPAP-Compliant” Mean? Appraisers who state they are USPAP-compliant have pledged to follow the regulations outlined in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice in their appraisal reports.

How do I get USPAP certified?

Who is required to take USPAP courses? Real property appraisers are required to take the 15-Hour National USPAP Course (or its equivalent) to obtain a state credential. Once credentialed, all real property appraisers must take the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course (or its equivalent) once every two calendar years.

What agency enforces the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice USPAP?

The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) is an independent Board of The Appraisal Foundation. The ASB is responsible for writing, amending and interpreting the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

What is the stated purpose of USPAP?

Published by The Appraisal Foundation, USPAP is recognized as the source for standards for professional appraisal practice in the United States and many other parts of the world. The main purposes of USPAP are to protect the public and to promote public trust in the appraisal profession.

What is included in USPAP?

USPAP was adopted by Congress in 1989, and contains standards for all types of appraisal services, including real estate, personal property, business and mass appraisal. Compliance is required for state-licensed and state-certified appraisers involved in federally-related real estate transactions.

What is the USPAP standard?

USPAP was adopted by Congress in 1989, and contains standards for all types of appraisal services, including real estate, personal property, business and mass appraisal. Compliance is required for state-licensed and state-certified appraisers involved in federally-related real estate transactions.

What are the requirements for a USPAP appraisal report?

USPAP Standards Rules 2-2(a)(viii), requires the appraiser to summarize in the appraisal report the information analyzed, the appraisal methods and technologies employed, and the reasoning that supports the analyses, opinions, and conclusions; exclusion of the sales comparison approach, cost approach or income approach must be explained.

When will the 2020-21 USPAP be extended?

The Appraisal Standards Board voted on February 19, 2021 to extend the effective date of the current 2020-21 USPAP through December 31, 2022. Click here to learn more.

Does the ASB issue exposure drafts of proposed USPAP revisions?

In accordance with its public charge, the ASB is required to issue exposure drafts of all proposed revisions to USPAP Standards and Statements. In addition, though its not required, most Advisory Opinions are also publicly exposed exposure for comment.