Massachusetts § 191 - Real estate appraisers employed as disinterested third parties or employed to provide specialized services
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 191 — Real estate appraisers employed as disinterested third parties or employed to provide specialized services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 191. Real estate appraisers employed as disinterested third parties or employed to provide specialized services
Section 191. A client or employer may retain or employ a state-certified general real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser or state-licensed real estate appraiser to act as a disinterested third party in rendering an unbiased estimate of value or analysis. A client or employer may also retain or employ a state-certified general real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser or state-licensed real estate appraiser to provide specialized services to facilitate the client's or employer's objectives. In either case, the appraiser and the appraisal report must comply with the provision hereof.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 191
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 191 cover?
Section 191 ("Real estate appraisers employed as disinterested third parties or employed to provide specialized services") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 191?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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