What must an appraiser do if an assignment involves a jurisdictional exception?

When an assignment involves a jurisdictional exception, the appraiser is required to identify the specific law that is creating the exception and disclose it in the appraisal report. A jurisdictional exception typically refers to situations where a law or regulation requires appraisers to deviate from the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

In such cases, it is crucial for the appraiser to understand the nature of the exception and ensure that it is documented clearly in the appraisal report. This disclosure maintains transparency with the client and any other stakeholders, allowing them to understand the rationale behind any deviations from standard practices. It also protects the appraiser by demonstrating compliance with relevant laws while still adhering to the ethical and professional standards of the appraisal process.

The other options do not adequately address the requirement to disclose the jurisdictional exception in the report. Negotiating with the client or developing alternative approaches may not always be applicable or necessary, and filing for an exemption is not a suitable action in this context, as jurisdictional exceptions permit certain deviations but do not necessarily exempt the appraiser from their obligations to report those deviations.