"The appraisal industry remains one of the country’s least diverse professions; 98 percent of appraisers are White, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Research has shown that appraisers choose comps in a narrower geographic range for properties in Black and Latino neighborhoods than in White neighborhoods, the report said."
From a Washington Post story detailing the economic damage done by unfairly low housing appraisals.
HERE is a link to the "Fair & Unbiased Appraisal Advocates" group.
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