The Management Section of the ETHICS RULE states, in part, that an appraiser must ________ that he or she paid a fee or commission, or gave a thing of value in connection with the procurement of an assignment.

The Management Section of the ETHICS RULE states, in part, that an appraiser must ________ that he or she paid a fee or commission, or gave a thing of value in connection with the procurement of an assignment.

• A. Disclose
• B. Confirm
• C. Ignore
• D. Accept

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is transparency about any inducements tied to obtaining an assignment. The Ethics Rule requires an appraiser to disclose that they paid a fee or commission, or gave a thing of value, in connection with procurement. This disclosure helps clients understand potential influence on the appraisal and protects the integrity and independence of the appraisal process. By being open about inducements, the appraiser demonstrates commitment to avoiding hidden conflicts of interest and to complying with professional standards. If someone were to confirm or ignore or accept the arrangement, it would fail to provide the necessary transparency and could mislead about the appraiser’s independence.

The main idea being tested is transparency about any inducements tied to obtaining an assignment. The Ethics Rule requires an appraiser to disclose that they paid a fee or commission, or gave a thing of value, in connection with procurement. This disclosure helps clients understand potential influence on the appraisal and protects the integrity and independence of the appraisal process. By being open about inducements, the appraiser demonstrates commitment to avoiding hidden conflicts of interest and to complying with professional standards. If someone were to confirm or ignore or accept the arrangement, it would fail to provide the necessary transparency and could mislead about the appraiser’s independence.