Property Valuation

The principle of anticipation in real estate appraisal holds that:

ABuyers anticipate future costs of ownership
BValue is created by the expectation of future benefits (income, use, enjoyment) from the property✓ Correct
CAppraisers anticipate future market changes in their estimates
DBuyers anticipate price reductions and offer less than asking price

Explanation

The principle of anticipation recognizes that value reflects the present worth of expected future benefits—income, utility, or enjoyment—that the property will provide to the owner.

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