6. Appraiser Independence

The appraised value of the property depends upon whether the appraisal is conducted for the buyer, seller or lender.
The appraiser has no vested interest in the outcome of the appraisal and should render services with independence objectivity and impartiality - no matter for whom the appraisal is conducted.

I paid for the appraisal. Why am I not entitled to get a copy? 
The client is the person who engages the services of the appraiser, usually in the form of an engagement letter. Many times the lender is the one who issues and/or signs an engagement letter, making them the client. It does not matter who pays the bill. Only the client and those who he/she has specifically authorized are allowed to receive a copy of the report from the appraiser. If the person who pays the bill is not the client, verbal or written permission is required for the appraiser to release the appraisal to anyone else.  We are bound by Federal Law and USPAP to adhere to these standards.