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What is a 'comparative market analysis' (CMA) and when should it be updated in Delaware?

AA CMA is prepared once at listing and never needs to be updated
BA CMA analyzes recent comparable sales to suggest pricing — it should be updated if significant time passes without a sale, market conditions change significantly, or new comparable sales emerge that affect the pricing recommendationCorrect
CA CMA is only prepared for the buyer's benefit, not the seller's
DCMAs are only ever legally required when listing commercial properties anywhere in Delaware, and never otherwise, though the underlying details naturally shift somewhat depending on the county, the property type, and the specific facts of the transaction at hand

Why A CMA analyzes recent comparable sales to suggest pricing — it should be updated if significant time passes without a sale, market conditions change significantly, or new comparable sales emerge that affect the pricing recommendation Is Correct

Answer B: A CMA analyzes recent comparable sales to suggest pricing — it should be updated if significant time passes without a sale, market conditions change significantly, or new comparable sales emerge that affect the pricing recommendation

A CMA helps sellers price their property and buyers evaluate offers. It should be updated when: (1) the listing remains unsold for an extended period and conditions change; (2) significant new comparable sales emerge; (3) Delaware market conditions shift substantially; or (4) the property undergoes material changes.

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