Property Valuation

In a declining real estate market, an appraiser would likely apply:

AA. Negative adjustments for all properties
BB. Time adjustments to reflect the market's downward trend when using older comparable sales✓ Correct
CC. Higher cap rates only for luxury properties
DD. Cost approach exclusively for all property types

Explanation

When market values are declining, an appraiser must apply negative time adjustments to comparable sales from earlier, higher-priced periods to reflect current market conditions. Failure to adjust for market trends leads to overvaluation.

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