Property Valuation

An appraiser in New Jersey notes that a property is being sold under extreme financial distress (bank sale). This would affect which appraisal concept?

ACap rate selection
BWhether the transaction represents 'arms-length' market value✓ Correct
CPhysical depreciation calculation
DHighest and best use analysis

Explanation

A distress sale may not represent fair market value because the seller is not acting in their best interest. Appraisers must determine whether a comparable sale was an arm's-length transaction before using it.

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