Section 29
Certifications and Scope of Work
Appendix F-1, page 342
The Certifications and Scope of Work section always displays. It contains a combination of:
- Predefined text that always displays (not addressed in this document)
- Dynamic predefined text (e.g., text for government agency appraisals, Appraiser Cert 10)
- Free-form text (e.g., additional scope of work or appraiser certifications)
For all possible Certifications and Scope of Work text that may display on the URAR, see Appendix C-1: URAR with Report Field IDs (29.000-29.061).
The opening statement always displays.
Scope of Work#
The Scope of Work subsection always displays.
Scope of Work
| Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not on Report | This is an appraiser input that does not display | Always required | Yes | No | Additional Scope of Work Indicates whether there is additional scope of work. |
| 29.002 29.003 |
N/A | When Additional Scope of Work is Yes | Free-form | Additional Scope of Work Text Note: Additional Scope of Work cannot be contrary to, and should not repeat, the predefined scope of work text. |
Intended Use#
The Intended Use subsection always displays.
Intended Use
| Applies To | Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHA/VA/USDA | 29.005 | The intended use of the appraisal is solely to assist FHA … | Predefined text that displays when Government Agency Appraisal Type 2.008 is FHA | ||
| FHA/VA/USDA | 29.006 29.007 |
Additional Intended Use | When applicable for FHA, VA, or USDA appraisals | Free-form | Additional Intended Use Text Note: Additional Intended Use cannot be contrary to, and should not repeat, any of the predefined text. |
Rows marked
FHA/VA/USDAare shaded green in the PDF: they apply only to FHA, VA, or USDA appraisals.
Intended User#
The Intended User subsection always displays.
Intended Users
| Applies To | Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHA/VA/USDA | 29.009 | FHA and the Mortgagee … | Predefined text that displays when Government Agency Appraisal Type 2.008 is FHA | ||
| FHA/VA/USDA | 29.009 | The USDA and … | Predefined text that displays when Government Agency Appraisal Type 2.008 is USDA | ||
| FHA/VA/USDA | 29.009 | The VA … | Predefined text that displays when Government Agency Appraisal Type 2.008 is VA | ||
| All | Not on Report | This is an appraiser input that does not display | Always required | Yes | No | Additional Intended Users Indicates whether there are additional intended users beyond the predefined text. |
| All | 29.010 29.011 |
N/A | Displays when Additional Intended Users is Yes | Free-form | Additional Intended Users Text Note: Additional Intended User(s) cannot be contrary to, and should not repeat, the predefined intended user text. |
Rows marked
FHA/VA/USDAare shaded green in the PDF: they apply only to FHA, VA, or USDA appraisals.
Definition of Market Value#
The Definition of Market Value subsection always displays.
Statement of Assumptions and Limiting Conditions#
The Statement of Assumptions and Limiting Conditions subsection always displays.
Statement of Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
| Applies To | Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHA/VA/USDA | 29.019 | The FHA appraiser …. | Predefined text that displays when Government Agency Appraisal Type 2.008 is FHA |
Rows marked
FHA/VA/USDAare shaded green in the PDF: they apply only to FHA, VA, or USDA appraisals.
Appraiser Certifications#
The Appraiser Certifications subsection always displays.
Cert 10 (Subject Property Inspection by Appraiser)#
The appraiser must identify the extent of their inspection scope of work, which determines which of three predefined versions of Cert 10 displays.
Appraiser Certifications: Cert 10 (Subject Property Inspection by Appraiser)
| Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.030 | This is an appraiser input that does not display | Always required | Choose an allowable answer from the Definition / Additional Guidance column | Appraiser Subject Property Inspection The inspection attestation included by the appraiser in the valuation certifications for the assignment. Determines which predefined version of Cert 10 displays. - Interior and Exterior - Exterior - No Inspection |
| 29.030 | I personally performed an onsite … | Predefined text that displays when Appraiser Subject Property Inspection is Interior and Exterior | ||
| 29.030 | I personally performed an inspection of the exterior areas … | Predefined text that displays when Appraiser Subject Property Inspection is Exterior | ||
| 29.030 | I did not personally perform an onsite … | Predefined text that displays when Appraiser Subject Property Inspection is No Inspection |
Cert 21 (Significant Real Property Appraisal Assistance)#
The predefined text for Cert 21 varies depending on whether there is significant real property appraisal assistance, as displayed in the Significant Real Property Appraisal Assistance subsection of Assignment Information (2.047-2.052).
Example of Significant Real Property Appraisal Assistance#
Appraiser Certifications: Cert 21 (Significant Real Property Appraisal Assistance)
| Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.041 | … No one provided significant real property … | Predefined text that displays when there is no significant real property appraisal assistance | ||
| 29.041 | … [Contact Name(s)] provided significant real property … | Predefined text that displays when there is significant real property appraisal assistance | ||
| 29.042 | … [Contact Name(s)] provided significant real property … | Predefined text that displays when there is no significant real property appraisal assistance | Free-form | Contact Name(s) The name(s) of the person(s) who provided significant real property appraisal assistance. Redisplays from 2.047. |
Cert 29 (Prior Services)#
The predefined text for Cert 29 varies depending on whether the appraiser has performed prior services for the subject property in the past 3 years.
Example of Prior Services Performed#
Appraiser Certifications: Cert 29 (Prior Services)
| Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.050 | This is an appraiser input that does not display | Always required | Yes | No | Appraiser Prior Services Performed Indicates whether the appraiser has performed prior services for the subject property in the past 3 years. Determines which predefined version of Cert 29 displays. |
| 29.050 | I have not performed … | Predefined text that displays when Appraiser Prior Services Performed is No | ||
| 29.050 | I have performed … | Predefined text that displays when Appraiser Prior Services Performed is Yes | ||
| 29.051 | Description of Prior Services: | Required when Appraiser Prior Services Performed is Yes | Free-form | Description of Prior Services |
Additional Appraiser Certifications#
Additional appraiser certifications may be added when relevant.
Additional Appraiser Certifications
| Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not on Report | This is an appraiser input that does not display | Always required | Yes | No | Additional Appraiser Certifications Indicates whether there are additional appraiser certifications. |
| 29.052 29.053 |
N/A | Displays when Additional Appraiser Certifications is Yes | Free-form | Additional Appraiser Certification Text Additional certifications that are required, such as designations. Note: Additional appraiser certifications cannot be contrary to, and should not repeat, the predefined appraiser certification text. |
Supervisory Appraiser Certifications#
The Supervisory Appraiser Certifications subsection displays when there is a Supervisory Appraiser, as displayed in the Assignment Information section (2.032-2.046). The predefined supervisory appraiser certifications always display, and additional supervisory appraiser certifications may be added when relevant.
Additional Supervisory Appraiser Certifications
| Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not on Report | This is an appraiser input that does not display | Required when there is a Supervisory Appraiser | Yes | No | Additional Supervisory Appraiser Certifications Indicates whether there are additional appraiser certifications. |
| 29.061 29.062 |
N/A | Displays when Additional Supervisory Appraiser Certifications is Yes | Free-form | Additional Supervisory Appraiser Certification Text Additional certifications that are required, such as designations. Notes: - Additional supervisory appraiser certifications cannot be contrary to, and should not repeat, the predefined supervisory appraiser certification text. - Acknowledgment of prior services by the Supervisory Appraiser is reported here. |
Signature#
The Signature subsection always displays and repeats for each person (Appraiser and / or Supervisory Appraiser) who is signing the report. Only Appraisers and Supervisory Appraisers can sign the report.
Most of the information in this subsection redisplays from Assignment Information.
Signature
| Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.063 | Appraiser or Supervisory Appraiser | Always displays for each person signing the report | Appraiser or Supervisory Appraiser | |
| 29.065 | N/A | Always displays for each person signing the report | Free-form | Contact Name The full name of the appraiser or supervisory appraiser, as it appears on the ASC National Registry. Note: Redisplays from 2.017 (Appraiser) or 2.032 (Supervisory Appraiser). |
| 29.066 | Date of Signature and Report | Always displays for each person signing the report | mm/dd/yyyy | The date the appraisal is transmitted to the client upon completion of the assignment. Note: If revisions are performed, the report must reflect the new date. |
| 29.067 | Level | Always displays for each person signing the report | Choose an allowable answer from the Definition / Additional Guidance column | Credential Type - None (includes noncredentialled appraiser trainees or jurisdictions that don't provide credentials to appraiser trainees) - Certified General - Certified Residential - Licensed Residential - Trainee Appraiser (appraiser trainees with an issued credential, also referred to as Registered Trainee) - Other (Describe) Note: Redisplays from 2.024 (Appraiser) or 2.039 (Supervisory Appraiser). |
| 29.068 | ID | Displays if Credential Type is not None | Free-form | The credential as reported by the ASC. Commonly referred to as "credential number", "license number", or "certification number". Note: Redisplays from 2.025 (Appraiser) or 2.040 (Supervisory Appraiser). |
| 29.069 | State | Displays if Credential Type is not None | 2-letter USPS state code | State credential that applies to the assignment, commonly referred to as the "credentialling state". Note: Redisplays from 2.026 (Appraiser) or 2.041 (Supervisory Appraiser). |
| 29.070 | Expires | Displays if Credential Type is not None | mm/dd/yyyy | Expiration date of the credential. Note: Redisplays from 2.027 (Appraiser) or 2.042 (Supervisory Appraiser). |