Property Valuation
A Massachusetts appraiser adjusts a comparable that is a corner lot (which typically has a premium in value) while the subject is an interior lot. The appraiser should:
AAdd to the subject's value
BSubtract from (deduct from) the comparable's sale price✓ Correct
CAdd to the comparable's sale price
DMake no adjustment because lot location is irrelevant
Explanation
When the comparable is superior (corner lot premium) to the subject (interior lot), the appraiser subtracts the value difference from the comparable's sale price to equalize it with the subject.
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