Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

The 'land residual technique' in appraisal is used primarily to:

ACalculate the value of vacant land by residual income
BAllocate total property income between land and improvements to estimate land valueCorrect
CDetermine the highest and best use of a subdivided parcel
DCalculate the per-unit value of a condominium development, under typical circumstances

Why Allocate total property income between land and improvements to estimate land value Is Correct

Answer B: Allocate total property income between land and improvements to estimate land value

The land residual technique attributes a portion of a property's income to the improvements (using a return on and of improvements), and the remaining (residual) income is attributed to the land. Capitalizing the land's residual income provides an indication of land 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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