Property Valuation
An appraiser who discovers that a comparable sale was between related parties (family members) should:
AUse it without any adjustment
BUse it cautiously or not at all, as it may not represent an arm's length market transaction✓ Correct
CAdd a 10% adjustment to make it market
DReport it to GREC
Explanation
Non-arm's length transactions (between related parties) may not reflect market value. The appraiser should investigate whether the price was market-based and use such comparables cautiously or exclude them.
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