Identification of the intended use of an appraiser's opinions and conclusions is:

• A. Not necessary for determining scope of work
• B. Irrelevant
• C. Necessary for determining the appropriate scope of work
• D. Only needed for litigation

Answer: (C)

Knowing the intended use of the appraiser's opinions and conclusions guides what level of data, analysis, and reporting is required. The scope of work is tailored to who will rely on the appraisal and for what purpose, so identifying intended use determines the appropriate methods, data, and depth of review. When the intended use is clear, the appraiser selects the right techniques and level of disclosure to meet credibility and usefulness for that user. Without this focus, studies could be overbuilt or underdeveloped and the results might not be credible for the user’s needs. Therefore, identifying the intended use is necessary for determining the appropriate scope of work. It is not limited to litigation or irrelevant; it applies to all appraisals, guiding the scope in everyday practice.