Property ValuationIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is 'cost of development' approach to land valuation in Delaware?

ACalculating the cost of all past development improvements to a property
BEstimating land value by determining what a developer can afford to pay based on projected revenues from development minus all development costs and required profitCorrect
CUsing the county's cost of assessment as the basis for market value
DSimply valuing land based only on the total cost of public infrastructure currently serving that specific site, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances

Why Estimating land value by determining what a developer can afford to pay based on projected revenues from development minus all development costs and required profit Is Correct

Answer B: Estimating land value by determining what a developer can afford to pay based on projected revenues from development minus all development costs and required profit

The cost of development (land development) approach is used to value raw or partially improved land being considered for development. It starts with projected sales revenue from the completed development, subtracts all development costs (land improvement, construction, soft costs, financing, developer profit) to arrive at the maximum supportable land value.

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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