Property ValuationIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado property with above-market fixtures (granite countertops in an entry-level neighborhood) suffers from:

APhysical deterioration, as is customary in this jurisdiction
BFunctional obsolescence — over-improvement (super-adequacy)Correct
CExternal obsolescence
DEconomic obsolescence

Why Functional obsolescence — over-improvement (super-adequacy) Is Correct

Answer B: Functional obsolescence — over-improvement (super-adequacy)

Over-improvement (super-adequacy) is a form of functional obsolescence where features of the property exceed what the market will pay in that area or for that property type. The owner cannot recover the full cost of the high-end features from the market.

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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