Documentation & Appraisal Report Writing Flashcards
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Which element is mandatory in every formal CVA appraisal report to meet professional standards?
Answer: A statement of the appraiser's qualifications and certifications
A statement of the appraiser's qualifications and certifications is required to establish credibility and compliance with professional appraisal standards.
What is the purpose of including an 'effective date of value' in an appraisal report?
Answer: To establish the specific date as of which the stated value applies, since market conditions change over time
The effective date anchors the value to a specific market moment, because vehicle values fluctuate and the appraisal must reflect conditions on that date.
When a CVA appraisal report is submitted for litigation, what standard determines whether it qualifies as expert testimony?
Answer: The Daubert Standard, which requires the methodology to be testable, peer-reviewed, and generally accepted
Under the Daubert Standard, expert testimony including appraisal reports must use a reliable methodology that is testable, peer-reviewed, and generally accepted in the field.
Which section of an appraisal report describes the assumptions the appraiser relied upon that cannot be independently verified?
Answer: Limiting conditions and extraordinary assumptions
Limiting conditions and extraordinary assumptions disclose factors the appraiser accepted as true without verification, protecting the appraiser if those facts prove incorrect.
What must a CVA include when citing comparable sales in a formal appraisal report?
Answer: Source, date of sale, vehicle description, mileage, condition, and selling price for each comparable
Each comparable must be fully documented with source, date, description, mileage, condition, and price so the reader can evaluate its relevance to the subject vehicle.
What is the appraiser's certification statement in a formal report?
Answer: A signed declaration that the appraiser has no bias, performed the analysis competently, and the report is accurate to the best of their knowledge
The certification statement is the appraiser's signed professional oath affirming independence, competence, and accuracy of the report.