4.13.3. Landowners. Each and every federal acquisition involves a landowner—usually, but not always, as a willing participant. Landowners are entitled to just compensation if their property is acquired for public purposes, and to receive fair and equitable treatment no matter which agency is acquiring their land. During the appraisal process, landowners must be given an opportunity to accompany the United States’ appraiser on the inspection of their property under the Uniform Act.1199 The site visit is a chance for landowners to share information about their property that they believe should be considered in the valuation process (Section 1.2.6.4).