PCA Risk Reduction
Based upon a scale of 1 to 10, the degree or level of uncertainty associated with a commercial real estate transaction varies up/down based upon the level of the PCA provided. In referring to the bar chart, red bars indicate PCA's conducted at or below the level of a Baseline PCA per ASTM E-2018 whereas blue denote PCA's that exceed ASTM E-2018. Though somewhat arbitrary, the level of uncertainty afforded by a Baseline PCA as shown in the bar chart can be 7 or higher depending upon what information is made available as well as the age and authenticity thereof. Also note that the level of uncertainty indicated in the chart can never be zero regardless of the level of the PCA provided.