Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska property leased below market rent has which effect on its income-approach value?

AIncreases value because stable tenants are more desirable
BReduces value when the lower-than-market rent is used in the income approachCorrect
CHas no effect on value — market rent is always used in appraisals, in general
DIncreases value since lower rent means lower expenses

Why Reduces value when the lower-than-market rent is used in the income approach Is Correct

Answer B: Reduces value when the lower-than-market rent is used in the income approach

If a property is leased below market rent, using the actual (below-market) contract rent in the income approach will produce a lower value indication. Appraisers must distinguish between contract rent (actual) and market rent (what the property would command at arm's length) and typically value based on market rent for the 'as is' or 'fee simple' value.

Exam Tip: Property Valuation

Valuation questions focus on the three approaches to value: sales comparison, cost, and income. Know which approach is best for which property type. The income approach uses cap rate and NOI — memorize these formulas.

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