Property ValuationIntermediateArizona Exam

In the sales comparison approach, if a comparable property sold for $320,000 and has a pool worth $15,000 that the subject property lacks, the appraiser should:

AAdd $15,000 to the subject's estimated value
BSubtract $15,000 from the comparable's sale priceCorrect
CAdd $15,000 to the comparable's sale price
DIgnore the pool difference if the subject is in a desert climate

Why Subtract $15,000 from the comparable's sale price Is Correct

Answer B: Subtract $15,000 from the comparable's sale price

In the sales comparison approach, adjustments are always made to the comparable, not the subject. If the comparable is superior (has a pool the subject lacks), the comparable's price is adjusted downward by the pool's value to equalize the comparison.

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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