Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

When a licensed appraiser estimates the value of a property, the appraiser is providing an opinion of:

AAssessed value
BMarket valueCorrect
CInsurance replacement value
DTax-appraised value

Why Market value Is Correct

Answer B: Market value

An appraisal is an opinion of market value — the most probable price a property would sell for in a competitive and open market under fair sale conditions. Market value is distinct from assessed value (used for taxation) or insurance 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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