The cost approach to value is best suited for:
Why New or special-use properties with few comparable sales Is Correct
Answer B: New or special-use properties with few comparable sales
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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Key Terms to Know
A reduction in the value of an improvement (building) over time due to physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, or external factors.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)A rate used to estimate the value of income-producing property, calculated as Net Operating Income divided by property value.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
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