Property ValuationIntermediateArizona Exam

An Arizona appraiser who finds that the subject property has superior lot size compared to a comparable sale will make a(n):

AUpward adjustment to the comparable's priceCorrect
BDownward adjustment to the comparable's price
CNo adjustment since lot size is not adjustable
DUpward adjustment to the subject's estimated value

Why Upward adjustment to the comparable's price Is Correct

Answer A: Upward adjustment to the comparable's price

If the subject has a superior feature (larger lot) compared to the comparable, the appraiser adjusts the comparable's price upward (positive adjustment) to make it simulate the subject's superior characteristic.

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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