John Goldsmith walked in talking about how there was no market in our sleeply little town and insulted my sister with his view of the area. Then he wrote an appraisal that was about $20,000.00 less than other similar houses we know of in the area including one he even used as a comparable. But the worst part was tracking mud through the house, refusing to admit he did it even though my sister saw him, and being very defensive. I figure between his fees, the devaluation according to his appraisal and the cost to have the carpets cleaned I should have just sold it without ""help"".
more