What is the correct title to use when advertising an appraiser who has completed a USPAP course?

What is the correct title to use when advertising an appraiser who has completed a USPAP course?

• A. USPAP Certified
• B. There is no such title
• C. USPAP Graduate
• D. Accredited USPAP Professional

Answer: (B)

Completing a USPAP course does not create a formal credential or title. USPAP is a set of appraisal standards, and taking the course shows you understand those standards, but there isn’t an official title awarded for finishing it. Advertising yourself as “USPAP Certified,” “USPAP Graduate,” or “Accredited USPAP Professional” would imply a credential that doesn’t exist and could be misleading. The proper way to reference it is to note that you have completed the USPAP course and that you are USPAP compliant or knowledgeable about USPAP requirements.

Completing a USPAP course does not create a formal credential or title. USPAP is a set of appraisal standards, and taking the course shows you understand those standards, but there isn’t an official title awarded for finishing it. Advertising yourself as “USPAP Certified,” “USPAP Graduate,” or “Accredited USPAP Professional” would imply a credential that doesn’t exist and could be misleading. The proper way to reference it is to note that you have completed the USPAP course and that you are USPAP compliant or knowledgeable about USPAP requirements.