Property Valuation

The appraisal principle of 'substitution' holds that:

AOne appraiser may substitute their judgment for another's
BA buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute✓ Correct
CAll comparable sales must be located in the same school district
DA seller can substitute a new property for the one under contract

Explanation

The principle of substitution is the foundation of all three appraisal approaches: a rational buyer will not pay more for a property than the price of an equivalent substitute. It drives the selection of comparable sales, replacement cost analysis, and income comparisons.

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