Property Valuation

The sales comparison approach to value is based on the principle of:

ASubstitution — a buyer will pay no more than the cost of an equally desirable substitute✓ Correct
BAnticipation — value is based on future benefits
CContribution — value of each component
DBalance — optimal mix of land uses

Explanation

The sales comparison (market data) approach is based on the principle of substitution: a knowledgeable buyer will pay no more for a property than the cost of acquiring a comparable substitute property.

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