Property Valuation
Plottage (or assemblage) is a concept in real estate that refers to:
AThe loss in value when a property is subdivided
BThe increase in value when smaller parcels are combined into a larger, more valuable parcel✓ Correct
CThe plotting of comparable sales on a map
DThe process of re-platting a subdivision
Explanation
Assemblage is the process of combining two or more adjacent parcels into one larger parcel. Plottage is the resulting increase in value from the combination — the whole becomes worth more than the sum of its parts due to greater utility or development potential.
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