10 things real estate appraisers tend to keep secret

The Housing Bust has given real estate appraisers a bad name, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform put more scrutiny on appraisers.

MarketWatch’s personal finance reporter Daniel Goldstein shares the 10 things real estate appraisers won’t tell you, such as the fact they are from out-of-state and don’t really know the neighborhood or market they are working in, or that sellers should also get a second opinion in advance.

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