2010 federal agency update job #1 is earning the second job january 26, 2010 las vegas, nevada...
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2010 Federal Agency Update
Job #1 is Earning the Second Job
January 26, 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada
Steven G. Murphy, MAI
ASD is divided into seven regions
• Northeast Region, headquarter - Hadley, MAo Gerald E. Stoebig, MAI, Regional Appraiser o [email protected]
• Southeast Region, headquarter - Atlanta, GAo John R. Walker, MAI, Regional Appraisero [email protected]
• Midwest Region, headquarter - Minneapolis, MNo Liz Hanna, SRA, Regional Appraisero [email protected]
• Southwest Region, headquarter – Phoenix, AZo Ron Hawkins, MAI, SRA, Acting Regional Appraisero [email protected]
• Mountain Region, headquarter - Denver, COo Tanya E. Henderson, RPRA, Regional Appraisero [email protected]
• Pacific Region, headquarter - Sacramento, CAo Alex W. Glade, MAI, Regional Appraisero [email protected]
• Northwest Region, headquarter - Portland, ORo Helen Honse, RPRA, Regional Appraisero [email protected]
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ASD REGIONAL OFFICES
AtlantaSoutheast Region
Portland Northwest Region
Sacramento Pacific Region
Phoenix Southwest Region
Minneapolis (Fort Snelling)
Midwest Region
DC Metro AreaNortheast Region
Regional Office/Region
Appraisal Services DirectorateRegional Offices and Regions
Note: This map does not include field offices. Hawaii
DenverMountain Region
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Serving Our Bureau Clients
The Appraisal Services Directorate (ASD) primarily provides appraisal services to four Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureaus:
Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)
Bureau of Reclamation
(BOR)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS)
National Park Service (NPS)
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ASD strives to provide quality appraisalsto ASD’s Bureau clients that:
►Comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (always)►Comply with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (when applicable)►Meet DOI policy and Regulatory requirements►Are completed and reviewed in a timely manner►Are cost-effective
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Appraisal Opportunities Available
► Projects involve a variety of property types: residential, recreational, agricultural, commercial, industrial.
► Appraisal assignments range from the relatively simple to the extremely complex that require specialized experience and training.
► Assignments encompass a broad range of estates and rights. Various components and interests – such as minerals, water rights, timber, and conservation easements – are often involved.
Earning the Second Job
► Perform credibly on the first job!
• Read and understand the UASFLA (Yellow Book)
• Read and understand the Statement of Work (SOW)
• Read and understand the USPAP, in particular the Scope of Work & Competency Rules
• Do not get greedy with the bid appraisal fee
• Do not fight the review process
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Understand the Yellow Book
► Read the Yellow Book► Take the UASFLA educational course► Follow the Yellow Book format for
appraisals► Use the UASFLA Checklist
► Bottom line – do not agree to do an assignment unless you understand the appraisal requirements of the UASFLA
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Understand the Statement of Work (SOW)
The ASD Engaging Appraiser prepares a SOW for each appraisal that clearly defines all particulars of the assignment. SOWs have five primary components:
• Problem Identification• Assignment Qualifications • Supplemental Standards• General Requirements • Instructions to the Appraiser
SOW Issues
► Read the SOW► Read the SOW again to
make sure you understand the assignment particulars and if in doubt, ask questions
► Agency Requirements► Be prepared for pre-
appraisal conferences10
Understand the USPAP
►Read and understand USPAP• Scope of Work Rule• Competency Rule
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► All appraisal reports are reviewed by an ASD staff review appraiser for compliance with the applicable appraisal standards in accordance with USPAP Standard 3.
► Do not get defensive! The review of your report is not an adversarial process. It is an opportunity to improve and it is a two-way street; ASD also learns from the appraisers.
► Do not make the reviewer your proof reader…
Review Process Issues
Summary
To earn the second and following appraisal assignments from ASD, the appraiser should:
► Perform credibly on the most current job
► Adhere to the UASFLA requirements
► Adhere to the assignment requirements set forth in the Statement of Work
► Adhere to the USPAP requirements
► Be receptive to the review process13