Property Valuation
An Iowa appraiser adjusting sales comparables makes a downward (negative) adjustment when:
AThe comparable is inferior to the subject in a feature
BThe comparable is superior to the subject in a feature✓ Correct
CThe comparable sold more than one year ago
DThe comparable is in a different county
Explanation
When a comparable has a feature superior to the subject (e.g., larger garage), the appraiser makes a negative (downward) adjustment to the comparable's sale price to reflect what the comparable would have sold for if it were more like the subject.
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