Property Valuation
In the sales comparison approach, a positive adjustment to a comparable sale is made when the comparable is:
ASuperior to the subject property in that feature
BInferior to the subject property in that feature✓ Correct
CIdentical to the subject property in that feature
DLocated in a more desirable neighborhood
Explanation
Adjustments are made to the comparable's price to make it equivalent to the subject. If the comparable is inferior (has a smaller garage, for example), you add a positive adjustment to the comparable's price, reasoning that the subject is worth more.
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