In what circumstance is a reviewer not required to identify the appraiser whose work is being reviewed?

The situation in which a reviewer is not required to identify the appraiser whose work is being reviewed occurs when the identity has been withheld by the client. In such cases, if the client requests that the appraiser's identity remain confidential, the reviewer must honor that request in accordance with the confidentiality principles outlined in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The aim here is to protect sensitive information and adhere to the client's wishes, which reinforces the importance of client confidentiality in appraisal processes.

When the identity is withheld by the client for valid reasons, such as concerns about potential bias or repercussions for the appraiser, the reviewer is obligated to respect that confidentiality without further inquiry into the appraiser's identity. This maintains the integrity of the appraisal review process and upholds ethical standards within the profession.