Appraisal Licensing Law/USPAP

North Carolina Appraisal License Attorneys

The law offices of A. Melton Black Jr., Attorney at Law, P.A. represents appraisers with regard to legal matters such as alleged violations of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Contact the law firm to schedule a consultation about any aspect of appraisal licensing law in North Carolina.

Real estate appraisers often require the assistance of a lawyer to deal with complaints and disciplinary matters regarding the following:

• Proving USPAP Compliance
  
  
• Explaining Appropriate Appraisal Methodology
  
  
• Defending opinions and conclusions—including value
  
  
• Explaining Scope of Work
  
  
• Justifying data and analysis in developing value through the sales comparison approach, the cost approach, and the income approach
  
  
• Defending Reporting options

The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) are the generally accepted standards for professional appraisal practice in North America promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation in Washington, DC. Mr. Black is well-versed in USPAP and he is an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor. Attorney Mel Black's background in appraisal license issues includes the following:

• He served for a number of years as the director of the North Carolina Appraisal Board
• He worked with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, a licensing entity that licenses real estate brokers statewide.
• Former President of Association of Appraisal Regulatory Officials
• Former representative to The Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council

Schedule a consultation to discuss your North Carolina appraisal license matter with Attorney Black. Contact A. Melton Black Jr., Attorney at Law, P.A. by phone or e-mail.