The 2024 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is now available for purchase in physical and digital formats, according to The Appraisal Foundation’s (TAF) October newsletter. This year, for the first time, one can purchase just the book of USPAP standards for $35. This covers all definitions, rules, and standards, according to the TAF newsletter.
“We also have a new product launching this year,” TAF President David Bunton wrote in the letter. “All advisory opinions, Frequently Asked Questions and the recently launched reference manual will now be part of a standalone publication called the 2024 USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual.
“This change reflects the maturation of USPAP, resulting in longer effective dates,” Bunton added. “The ASB (Appraisal Standards Board) will continue to review USPAP for changes when necessary but will shift much of its focus to providing more guidance to the marketplace.”
Bunton also mentioned that appraisers can now buy one set of USPAP standards and keep that publication on their bookshelf for as long as that edition is effective and purchase just the Guidance and Reference Manual as needed for coursework and updates.
As for linking material, TAF has one covered by having the USPAP standards and guidance material linked, and he notes one can also purchase a linked digital version of the eUSPAP and Guidance and Reference Manual and get seamless access across both documents.