Property Valuation
A comparable sale used in the sales comparison approach requires a positive adjustment when:
AThe comparable property is superior to the subject property in that feature
BThe comparable property is inferior to the subject property in that feature✓ Correct
CThe comparable sold more than 12 months ago
DThe comparable is in a different school district
Explanation
In the sales comparison approach, if the comparable property is inferior to the subject in a given feature, the appraiser adds a positive adjustment to the comparable's sale price. Memory tip: if the comp is worse, add value — 'CBS': comparable better, subtract.
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