Property ValuationIntermediateColorado Exam

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 settlementCorrect
CAs of a future projected date
DBased on future development potential only, though this can vary by county

Why As of a past effective date such as the date of sale or estate settlement Is Correct

Answer B: As of a past effective date such as the date of sale or estate settlement

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.

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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