The following topics are intended to provide the appraiser with background context, as well as current information and data with regards to how valuation is affected and intersects with these areas:

• VALUATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
• VALUATION AND MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICES
• VALUATION, GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS and VALUATION APPROACHES
• VALUATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
• APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES and USPAP’S COMPETENCY RULE in relation to GREEN BUILDING

Real estate agents, developers/builders and stakeholders in the construction industry should also find this information pertinent, since a clearer understanding of the appraisal process and the issues and constraints facing appraisers when addressing green and energy efficient new homes and retrofits, should improve these groups’ interactions with the valuation industry.