Property Valuation
A building's effective age in appraisal practice:
AIs always equal to its chronological age
BReflects the apparent condition and utility of the building relative to a new building of similar type✓ Correct
CIs determined by the building department records
DIs the average of chronological age and remaining economic life
Explanation
Effective age reflects the condition and utility of the building — a well-maintained building may have an effective age younger than its chronological age; a neglected building may have an effective age older than its actual years.
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