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What is a 'competitive market analysis' (CMA) and how does it differ from an appraisal?

AA CMA and an appraisal are legally equivalent in Delaware
BA CMA is a real estate agent's analysis of recent comparable sales to suggest a listing or offering priceCorrect
CA CMA is more detailed and reliable than an appraisal
DA CMA is always performed directly by the county tax assessor; an appraisal is always performed by a private licensed appraiser instead

Why A CMA is a real estate agent's analysis of recent comparable sales to suggest a listing or offering price Is Correct

Answer B: A CMA is a real estate agent's analysis of recent comparable sales to suggest a listing or offering price

A CMA helps sellers price their property and buyers make informed offers, using recent comparable sales data. It is prepared by a real estate agent, not a licensed appraiser, and is not an appraisal.

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