Who is responsible for making the identification of the intended use in an assignment?

• A. Client
• B. Appraiser
• C. Lender
• D. Attended user

Answer: (B)

Identifying the intended use is part of problem identification and the scope of work in an appraisal assignment. The appraiser must determine and document for whom and for what purpose the appraisal is being conducted. This ensures the methods, data, and conclusions are credible for the specific use and the users who will rely on the report. The client may propose the intended use, but the appraiser is responsible for confirming that use, assessing whether the scope of work can support it, and clearly documenting it in the engagement and report. If the stated use isn’t appropriate or would require a different approach, the appraiser should discuss alternatives or adjust the scope. While others may be intended users, it’s the appraiser who identifies and articulates the intended use within the assignment.