Property Valuation
In the sales comparison approach, adjustments are made to the comparable properties to account for differences. If a comparable has a feature the subject property lacks, the adjustment to the comparable is:
APositive (upward)
BNegative (downward)✓ Correct
CNo adjustment needed
DApplied to the subject property
Explanation
If a comparable has a superior feature not found in the subject, a negative (downward) adjustment is made to the comparable's price to equalize the comparison.
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