Property Valuation
When comparing sales, an appraiser adjusts for differences between the comparable property and the subject property. If the comparable sold for $300,000 and had a pool (worth $15,000) that the subject property lacks, the adjusted value is:
A$285,000✓ Correct
B$300,000
C$315,000
D$320,000
Explanation
When the comparable has a feature the subject lacks, the appraiser subtracts that feature's value from the comparable's price. $300,000 − $15,000 = $285,000. The adjustment makes the comparable comparable to the subject.
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