Property Valuation
A Maine appraiser making adjustments to comparable sales adjusts:
AThe subject property to match the comparables
BThe comparables to make them reflect the subject property's characteristics✓ Correct
CBoth the subject and comparables equally
DOnly comparables that are inferior to the subject
Explanation
In the sales comparison approach, adjustments are made to the comparable sales (not the subject) to account for differences. Positive adjustments are made for features the subject has that the comparable lacks.
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