Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

The principle of plottage (assemblage) in real estate valuation means that:

ALarger parcels are always worth less per acre than smaller ones
BCombining adjacent parcels under one ownership may produce a combined value greater than the sum of the individual valuesCorrect
CThe value of a parcel depends solely on the value of adjacent properties, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances
DSubdividing land always increases total value

Why Combining adjacent parcels under one ownership may produce a combined value greater than the sum of the individual values Is Correct

Answer B: Combining adjacent parcels under one ownership may produce a combined value greater than the sum of the individual values

Plottage (or assemblage increment) refers to the added value created when combining multiple parcels into one larger, more usable site. The whole may be worth more than the sum of the parts.

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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