The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - USPAP
1. The organization that is generally recognized to develop ethical and performance standards for appraisers in the United States.
2. Adopted by Congress in 1989 and contains standards for all types of appraisal services including real estate, personal property, business and other appraisals. USPAP is updated every two years.
3. The appraisers take a 15-hour course and have to pass a written exam to become USPAP compliant. Then have to take an 8 hour course every two years.