Property Valuation
When an appraiser makes a 'positive adjustment' to a comparable sale in the sales comparison approach, it means:
AThe subject property is inferior and the comp must be reduced
BThe comparable property is inferior to the subject, so the comp's value is increased✓ Correct
CThe subject property sold for more than the comparable
DThe comparable recently closed at above list price
Explanation
When a comparable property is inferior to the subject in a particular feature, a positive (upward) adjustment is made to the comparable's price to equalize it with the subject. You always adjust the comparable, not the subject.
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