Property Valuation
In the sales comparison approach, when a comparable sale has a feature the subject property LACKS, the appraiser:
AAdds the value of that feature to the comparable's price
BSubtracts the value of that feature from the comparable's price✓ Correct
CMakes no adjustment for features not in the subject
DDisqualifies the comparable from the analysis
Explanation
In the sales comparison approach, adjustments are always made to the comparable. If the comparable is SUPERIOR (has something the subject lacks), you subtract that value from the comparable. If the comparable is INFERIOR, you add.
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