Property Valuation
An appraiser in Mississippi is asked to provide a 'retrospective appraisal.' This means they must provide an opinion of value as of:
AToday's date
BA past effective date (such as the date of a sale, death, or legal proceeding)✓ Correct
CA future projected date
DThe date the property was originally built
Explanation
A retrospective appraisal establishes value as of a past date—for purposes such as estate settlement, litigation, divorce, or tax assessment review—rather than the current date.
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