HUD states the appraiser must report any attempt to influence their independence.

HUD states the appraiser must report any attempt to influence their independence.

• A. Document
• B. Report
• C. Ignore
• D. Refuse

Answer: (B)

Maintaining independence in an appraisal is essential, and when someone attempts to influence that independence, the correct step is to report the incident. HUD requires appraisers to report any attempt to sway their judgment to preserve objectivity and comply with fair housing and lending rules. By reporting, the appraiser triggers the proper oversight and allows for corrective action, keeping the process transparent and defensible. Merely documenting the attempt doesn’t fulfill the reporting obligation, and ignoring or refusing the attempt would undermine integrity and risk noncompliance.

Maintaining independence in an appraisal is essential, and when someone attempts to influence that independence, the correct step is to report the incident. HUD requires appraisers to report any attempt to sway their judgment to preserve objectivity and comply with fair housing and lending rules. By reporting, the appraiser triggers the proper oversight and allows for corrective action, keeping the process transparent and defensible. Merely documenting the attempt doesn’t fulfill the reporting obligation, and ignoring or refusing the attempt would undermine integrity and risk noncompliance.