Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, the 'principle of balance' in valuation refers to:

AEqual numbers of buyers and sellers in the market
BThe ideal combination of property components that produces maximum valueCorrect
CThe balance between supply and demand in the market, under standard practice
DEqual treatment of all comparable properties

Why The ideal combination of property components that produces maximum value Is Correct

Answer B: The ideal combination of property components that produces maximum value

The principle of balance (or equilibrium) states that maximum value is achieved when the four agents of production (land, labor, capital, and management/entrepreneurship) are in balance. Over-improving or under-improving relative to the highest and best use results in less than maximum 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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