Property Valuation (alternative)

The principle of substitution in Maryland appraisal theory states that:

AAll properties in a neighborhood should sell for the same price
BA buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute✓ Correct
CProperty values always increase over time
DDepreciation eliminates value differences between properties

Explanation

The principle of substitution holds that a rational buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost of purchasing an equally desirable and available substitute—the foundation of the sales comparison approach.

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