Appraisal Standards Board Q&A


The Appraisal Standards Board has issued new Q&As for November 2017 on the following topics:
  • Payment of a Portal Fee
  • Workfiles Affected by a Natural Disaster
  • Appraising After a Natural Disaster
  • Maintaining Records for a Deceased Appraiser
Location: Maryland, USA

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