Property Valuation (alternative)

A 'before and after' appraisal in Maryland is used to determine:

AAnnual appreciation rate over time
BCompensation owed when a partial taking by eminent domain affects the remainder property✓ Correct
CWhether a property meets FHA standards
DThe cost of repairs needed before listing

Explanation

The before-and-after method is used in partial takings (eminent domain): the difference between the property's value before the taking and after the taking (considering the remainder's severance damages) determines just compensation.

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