Property Valuation
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 price✓ Correct
CIgnore the difference if it is minor
DAdd the value of the pool to the comparable's sale price
Explanation
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.
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