Property ValuationIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado appraiser identifies a subject property in an area with rapidly rising prices. To demonstrate 'market conditions' (time adjustments), the appraiser should:

AUse only comparable sales from the current month
BUse paired sales or resale analysis to quantify the price appreciation per month or percent changeCorrect
CAdd a flat 5% adjustment to all comparables
DIgnore market conditions since they are speculative, which most practitioners would generally accept

Why Use paired sales or resale analysis to quantify the price appreciation per month or percent change Is Correct

Answer B: Use paired sales or resale analysis to quantify the price appreciation per month or percent change

To support market conditions adjustments in Colorado, appraisers typically analyze paired sales (same property sold twice) or resale data to quantify the rate of price appreciation over time, then apply appropriate adjustments to older 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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