Global real estate is diverse in its market structures and in the local laws and regulations which guides the property sector.  Practitioners across borders may differ in practice whether through regulatory requirements or divergent schools of thought on applicable areas of practice.  With globalization a present reality, practitioners have to adopt to the changing environment by incorporating standardized approaches which safeguard the rights of the public as well as offer reassurance of the profession's drive for continuous improvement.  This course is one of a series of others that highlights the acceptable global international standards for the practice of Valuations.  In this regard we will look at codifying the instructions from the client, which affects the nature of the investigations and the reporting which ensues.