Property ValuationIntermediateArizona Exam

Scarcity as a principle of value means that:

AAbundant supply increases value
BValue tends to increase as supply decreases relative to demandCorrect
COnly scarce properties can be appraised
DProperties in scarce locations are always overvalued

Why Value tends to increase as supply decreases relative to demand Is Correct

Answer B: Value tends to increase as supply decreases relative to demand

Scarcity is one of the four elements of value (DUST: Demand, Utility, Scarcity, Transferability). When supply is limited relative to demand, value increases.

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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