Property Valuation

The principle of substitution in Maryland real estate appraisal states:

AOne property can always be substituted for another of equal value
BA buyer will pay no more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute✓ Correct
CThe cost approach substitutes for the sales comparison approach
DIncome from one property can substitute for income from another

Explanation

The principle of substitution is fundamental to appraisal theory: a rational buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost to acquire a reasonably comparable alternative.

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