USPAP Practice Exam 2025 – Comprehensive Test Prep

The action that the reviewer should not take unless accepting responsibility for the appraisal work is to sign the appraisal report. Signing the report implies that the reviewer agrees with the findings, methodologies, and conclusions drawn by the original appraiser. By doing so, the reviewer takes on the responsibility for the accuracy and credibility of the appraisal. It indicates that the reviewer has thoroughly examined the work and stands behind the appraisal value presented.

In the context of the other actions, modifying the appraisal value, providing oral feedback to the appraiser, and conducting onsite inspections do not necessarily require the reviewer to take legal responsibility for the appraisal itself. Modifying the appraisal value does imply a level of responsibility, as it changes the appraiser's final conclusion. However, merely providing feedback or conducting inspections can be part of a collaborative review process without assuming full responsibility for the final appraisal report.