Property Valuation
In the sales comparison approach, an appraiser makes a negative adjustment to a comparable sale when:
AThe comparable is inferior to the subject in that feature
BThe comparable is superior to the subject in that feature✓ Correct
CThe subject sold more recently than the comparable
DThe comparable is located in a better neighborhood
Explanation
When the comparable is superior to the subject in a particular feature, the appraiser makes a negative (downward) adjustment to the comparable's price to reflect that the subject would sell for less. Conversely, if the comparable is inferior, a positive adjustment is made.
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