Property Valuation
An appraisal adjustment for a superior comparable sale (a comp that is better than the subject) results in:
AAdding value to the comparable
BSubtracting value from the comparable✓ Correct
CNo adjustment because it is superior
DDoubling the adjustment
Explanation
If the comparable is superior to the subject, the appraiser subtracts from the comparable's sale price. The rule is: if the comp has something the subject lacks, subtract; if the comp lacks something the subject has, add.
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