Property Valuation
A Colorado appraiser completing a retrospective appraisal is determining value:
AAs of the current date
BAs of a past effective date such as the date of sale or estate settlement✓ Correct
CAs of a future projected date
DBased on future development potential only
Explanation
A retrospective appraisal establishes value as of a past effective date (prior sale date, date of death, date of a legal event) rather than the current date. The appraiser must use only data available at that effective date.
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