Property Valuation

The principle of substitution states that a buyer will pay no more for a property than:

AThe seller's original purchase price plus improvements
BThe cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute property✓ Correct
CThe average sale price of all homes in the neighborhood
DThe property's assessed value for tax purposes

Explanation

Substitution is the foundation of the sales comparison and cost approaches. A rational buyer will not pay more for a property than they would need to pay for a comparable substitute.

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