Appraiser vs. Appraisee — What's the Difference?

A professional who assesses value.

Receiver of an evaluation.

One who determines worth.

One being evaluated or assessed.

An individual conducting evaluations.

The subject of an appraisal.

Expert in estimation and valuation.

Entity or individual under examination.

A judge of quality or merit.

Target of a valuation process.

An appraiser (from Latin appretiare, "to value"), is a person that develops an opinion of the market value or other value of a product, most notably real estate. The current definition of "appraiser" according to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is: "One who is expected to perform valuation services competently and in a manner that is independent, impartial and objective." USPAP further comments on this definition: "Such expectation occurs when individuals, either by choice or by requirement placed upon them or upon the service they provide by law, regulation, or agreement with the client or intended users, represent that they comply." To be a real property appraiser in the United States, an individual must be licensed as an appraiser by the state in which they practice.

One who is appraised; one undergoing an appraisal.

To estimate the price or value of

To make a considered judgment about; assess or size up

One who performs appraisals.

One who appraises; esp., a person appointed and sworn to estimate and fix the value of goods or estates.

One who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things

One who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity

Yes, an organization or firm can act as an appraiser, especially in real estate or art evaluations.

The appraisee is the subject of the appraisal.

The appraiser conducts the appraisal.

Ideally, appraisers should be objective. However, like anyone, they can have biases, which is why professional standards are essential.

The appraiser ensures accurate, fair, and objective evaluations, which can influence decisions.

Typically, the appraisee's role is passive, but they may provide input or context depending on the situation.

In many contexts, especially real estate, appraisers are certified. However, in informal settings, they might not be.

Yes, in performance reviews, the employee is the appraisee.

Yes, an appraisee can disagree, and there might be processes in place for disputes.

Often, appraisers undergo specialized training, especially in fields like real estate or art.

The appraisee usually receives feedback verbally, in writing, or through a formal report.

While often formal, especially in professional settings, there can be informal appraisal situations.

Both the appraiser (through compensation) and the appraisee (through feedback or valuation) can benefit.

Real estate, art valuation, performance reviews, and asset evaluations often involve both roles.

No, an appraisee can be an individual, item, property, or entity.