Property Valuation
In the sales comparison approach to appraisal, adjustments are made to the comparable properties (not the subject) because:
AIt is easier to adjust the comparables since there are more of them
BThe subject property's value is the benchmark—adjustments to comparables show what each comparable would have sold for if it had the same features as the subject✓ Correct
CArizona appraisal standards require adjustments be made to comparables only
DAdjusting the subject would require a more complex mathematical formula
Explanation
In the sales comparison approach, the subject property is the property being valued, so it's the standard of comparison. Adjustments are made to the comparables to account for differences: if a comparable is inferior to the subject in some way, its price is adjusted upward (and vice versa).
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