Property ValuationIntermediateArizona Exam

In the sales comparison approach, an appraiser makes 'adjustments' to comparable sales. If a comparable sale has a pool and the subject property does NOT, the appraiser would:

AAdd the value of the pool to the subject property's estimated value
BSubtract the value of the pool from the comparable's sale priceCorrect
CIgnore the difference if it is minor
DAdd the value of the pool to the comparable's sale price

Why Subtract the value of the pool from the comparable's sale price Is Correct

Answer B: Subtract the value of the pool from the comparable's sale price

Adjustments are always made to the comparable, not the subject. Because the comp is superior (has a pool), its price is adjusted downward to reflect what it would have sold for without the pool — making it comparable to the subject.

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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