Property Valuation

The principle of substitution in real estate valuation states that:

AA property is worth more than its neighbors
BA buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute✓ Correct
CDepreciation substitutes for appreciation over time
DAn income property's value is always based on income alone

Explanation

The principle of substitution underlies all three appraisal approaches: a prudent buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost of an equally desirable and available substitute property.

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