What must an appraiser ensure when developing appraisal reports, particularly concerning demographic information?

When developing appraisal reports, an appraiser must ensure compliance with the Nondiscrimination section of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This requirement emphasizes the importance of providing fair and unbiased evaluations, which includes the appropriate handling and representation of demographic information.

By adhering to these standards, the appraiser actively works against discrimination in their analyses, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, or familial status, are treated equitably. This not only fosters integrity within the profession but also upholds public trust in the appraisal process. Therefore, compliance with this section of USPAP is critical to both ethical practice and legal adherence in appraisal reporting.

Including all available data regardless of relevance, forming conclusions based solely on personal opinions, or prioritizing speedy completion of reports can compromise the integrity and reliability of the appraisal process. Each of these approaches could result in biased, incomplete, or misleading information, which does not align with the ethical principles mandated by USPAP.