What Is USPAP?

USPAP (pronounced "YOOS-pap") stands for the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice — the rulebook every licensed appraiser, including Richard Weiler, is legally required to follow on every single assignment. It's less about jargon and more about one simple promise: the value you receive is unbiased, defensible, and built on a documented process.

Where It Comes From

USPAP is published and maintained by the Appraisal Standards Board, part of the Appraisal Foundation — a non-governmental organization authorized by Congress specifically to set appraisal standards. It's updated regularly, typically every year or two, to keep pace with changes in the industry.

What It Actually Covers

In plain terms, USPAP sets the rules for how an appraisal has to be done and reported — including an Ethics Rule (no conflicts of interest, no predetermined conclusions), a Competency Rule (an appraiser must have the knowledge and experience to handle the specific assignment), and detailed standards covering exactly how different types of appraisals must be developed and documented.

Why This Matters to You

You may never need to read USPAP yourself — but it's the reason Richard's appraisals hold up in court, with the IRS, in a divorce settlement, or anywhere else a real number is on the line. Whether the appraisal is for an estate, a tax appeal, or a property you're about to list, it was built under the same rigorous standard, lender or not.