Can a General Certified Appraiser review only a section of an appraisal report under USPAP?

The correct understanding is that a General Certified Appraiser can indeed review only a section of an appraisal report under USPAP. This flexibility is provided because USPAP, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, allows for various levels of review depending on the requirements of the assignment and the client’s needs.

When an appraiser is engaged to conduct a review, it could be focused on specific areas of concern or interest rather than requiring a comprehensive review of the entire report. This allows the reviewer to provide targeted feedback on aspects such as the methodology used, the assumptions made, or the conclusions drawn in any portion of the appraisal work.

Moreover, USPAP does not impose a requirement to review the entire document unless that is stipulated by the assignment or client expectations. Therefore, the answer aligns with the principles of flexibility and the focus on client-driven engagement that underpins the standards.

Other options may create a misunderstanding of the standards set by USPAP by implying a rigid requirement that could limit the appraisal practice’s adaptability to specific scenarios.