Property Valuation

In Minnesota appraisal practice, 'paired sales analysis' is used to determine the market value of:

AThe entire property by averaging two sale prices
BA specific feature (like a fireplace or garage) by comparing identical properties that differ only in that feature✓ Correct
CThe land separately from the building
DThe cap rate for income properties

Explanation

Paired sales analysis (matched pair analysis) isolates the value contribution of a specific feature by finding two properties that are identical except for the presence or absence of that feature. For example, comparing two similar Minnesota homes—one with a finished basement and one without—to quantify the market value of a finished basement.

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