Ethical Behavior Guides ALL that We Do

We support and adhere to the Ethics Rule of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

These Guidelines address:

• Bias

• Competency

• Conduct

• Confidentiality

• Credibility

• Development

• Discrimination

• Independence

• Management

• Objectivity

• Record Keeping

• Reporting

• Standards

We understand the importance of protecting, preserving, and promoting the public trust in how and what we do by independently, impartially, and objectively producing appraisals that are credible, accurate, reliable and reproducible. We report this to our client(s) in a manner that is persuasive, clear, and non-misleading. We observe the highest standards of professional practice. We follow a standard of care in performing an appraisal (knowing what to do and what not to do). Although not clearly defined, a standard of care correlates closely to a test of reasonableness (what would a similar professional / peer do?). In every assignment, we ask ourselves the question, are we following practice guidelines that a professional peer would follow and is it reasonable and supporting of the appraisal.

Ethical behavior is simply acting with honesty, integrity, fairness, responsibility, respect, compassion, and loyalty.  These acts build trust, stability, better decision-making, strengthen relationships, and support justice. Internalized ethical behavior enhances an individual’s reputation and trustworthiness, promotes self-respect and mental health, brings less legal/financial risk, and fosters competitive advantage and profitability. Ethical behavior is good business.

thanks to Timothy C. Andersen (The Appraiser’s Advocate), Joshua Wood, JD, MAI, George Dell for their his insights on this

We support National Association of Realtors (NAR) Responsible Valuation Policy (click on to read) and Appraiser Independence (click on to read.