Code of Ethics

The National Institute of Professional Appraisers Industry acknowledges the importance of ethical obligations and practices in the delivery of the professional thereof. To honor AAPA’s promise of trusted, quality services, and its responsibility to the communities its members serve, AAPA adopts this Code of Ethics.

This Code of Ethics informs the public of AAPA’s ethical structure and protects the honesty and professionalism of every member, and that of the Appraisers industry.

1. Strive to avoid conduct that alters or harms public trust in professional Appraisers workers or the Appraisers industry.
2. Shall conduct themselves and their work in accordance with this Code of Ethics to serve public’s best interests.
3. Promise to take no biased action of any kind during any work or analysis to promote a third-party’s or member’s personal interest, or any action that compromises the appearance of complete, evidence-based objectivity.
4. Shall take responsibility for their individual Appraisers employees.
5. Shall sign every contract as the responsible Appraisers party.
6. Will not perform tasks outside their expertise and professional experience.
7. Shall remain objective in exercising judgments and taking Appraisers-related actions.
8. Shall strive to avoid damaging the client/Appraisers relationship during a Appraisers repair or related business activity.
9. Will strive to advance professionalism in, and honorably represent, the Appraisers industry in their daily personal and Appraisers-related activities.

AAPA members must follow this Code of Ethics and all federal and state laws affecting/governing their practice activities.

If a federal, state, or regional law or regulation conflicts with the Code of Ethics, all AAPA members shall follow the law or regulation and must notify AAPA’s editorial and legal review committees of the discrepancy.