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Podcast: Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate Podcast
Episode: USPAP and Desktop Appraisals – TAA Podcast 092
Description: Appraisers rightly ask a lot of questions about USPAP and desktop appraisals. These desktop assignments have been around literally for decades. They were not common in non-GSE appraisal work, but were the norm for other types of appraisal and valuation assignments. After all, sometimes the appraiser must put boots in the living room. And other times, no boots are necessary. That decision, simply is part of the appraiser’s scope of work. And by the way, the appraiser chooses the scope of work, doesn’t she?
When it comes to USPAP and desktop appraisals, some appraisers are worried. F...