Property Valuation
A Massachusetts appraiser performing a 'desktop appraisal' (no physical inspection) relies primarily on:
AOnly the assessed value
BMLS data, prior appraisals, aerial imagery, tax records, and other available data without visiting the property✓ Correct
CThe buyer's description of the property
DOnly the listing agent's information
Explanation
Desktop appraisals (allowed under certain circumstances, particularly expanded during COVID-19) rely on available data sources—MLS records, prior appraisals, tax records, floor plans, and imagery—without a physical inspection.
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