Property Valuation
A Mississippi appraiser is asked to provide an 'as-improved' value of a proposed mixed-use development that does not yet exist. This assignment requires the appraiser to use:
AThe current vacant land value only
BA hypothetical condition — assuming the improvements exist as proposed and are completed as of the effective date✓ Correct
COnly comparable sales of existing mixed-use buildings
DThe developer's projected cost estimates as the value
Explanation
Appraising proposed construction 'as-improved' requires a hypothetical condition — the appraiser assumes the improvements are complete as specified as of the effective date, even though they don't yet exist. USPAP requires clear disclosure of the hypothetical condition in the report, as the value could differ significantly if the project is not completed as proposed.
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