Property Valuation

The principle of substitution in Indiana real estate appraisal holds that:

AOne property can substitute for another in the same market
BA buyer will pay no more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute✓ Correct
CImprovements can substitute for land value
DDepreciation substitutes for market value

Explanation

The principle of substitution is the foundation of all three approaches to value. Buyers will not pay more than the cost of acquiring an equivalent substitute property, whether through purchase, construction, or leasing.

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