Property Valuation
When using the sales comparison approach, a Kansas appraiser adjusts the value of comparable sales by:
AAdding value to the subject for features the comparable lacks; subtracting for features the comparable has that the subject lacks✓ Correct
BAlways adjusting the subject property's value up
CUsing only properties that are identical to the subject
DAveraging all sale prices without adjustment
Explanation
In the sales comparison approach, adjustments are made to the comparable properties: if the comparable is inferior to the subject on a feature, add value; if superior, subtract value.
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