Haney, Richard L.; Crask, Melvin R.; Isakson, Hans R. - In: Real Estate Economics 6 (1978) 2, pp. 186-203
This article discusses the notion of gatekeeper, or opinion leader, appraisers. Because these appraisers are instrumental in disseminating information to other appraisers they are very influential in shaping appraisal practices. A sample of 763 appraisers is used to identify these gatekeepers...