Fundamentals of the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions

About this course

The purpose of the seminar is to provide information to independent fee appraisers and agency personnel about rules for appraising federal land acquisitions, as outlined in the federal guidelines known as the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (UASFLA). It is designed to introduce you to the large market for these appraisal services created by the U.S. government, and it illustrates the special needs and requirements of that market segment. The seminar is not a "law" seminar. When court cases and decisions are discussed in the content, or indicated in the UASFLA, it is done in the context of their significance in the appraisal process; it is not to be construed as conveying legal advice or expressing legal opinions.

What you’ll learn

Apply the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA), when appraising for federal land agencies.
Describe the purpose and scope of the UASFLA.
Discern the difference between “before only” and “before and after” UASFLA assignments.
Employ the valuation rules related to federal land acquisitions.
Apply and document the approaches to value.
Employ the special rules applicable to partial acquisition appraisals.

Course curriculum

Introduction
Module 1: Overview, Objectives and Structure of the Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions
Module 2: USPAP, The UASFLA, Appraisal Development, and Market Value
Module 3: Appraisal Reporting
Module 4: Highest and Best Use Analysis
Module 5: Special Valuation Rules Larger Parcel Rule, Unit Rule, and Scope of the Project
Module 6: Approaches to Value
Module 7: Partial Acquisitions and Temporary Takings
Conclusion