Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

Under the income approach, 'potential gross income' (PGI) is the total rental income the property would generate if:

AAll units were vacant
B100% occupied at current market rentsCorrect
COccupied at historical average occupancy rates
DAll units rented at below-market affordable housing rates

Why 100% occupied at current market rents Is Correct

Answer B: 100% occupied at current market rents

Potential gross income (PGI) is the total rental income a fully occupied property would generate at current market rents. From PGI, the appraiser deducts a vacancy and credit loss allowance to arrive at effective gross income (EGI).

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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