Property Valuation

Functional obsolescence in a property appraisal refers to:

APhysical deterioration from normal wear and tear
BA loss in value due to outdated design, layout, or features that no longer meet current market standards✓ Correct
CNegative external influences outside the property
DDamage caused by environmental contamination

Explanation

Functional obsolescence is a loss in value due to deficiencies or superadequacies within the property itself — for example, a single bathroom in a four-bedroom home or an outmoded floor plan.

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