Property Valuation

The 'principle of contribution' in appraisal states that the value of a component is measured by:

AIts cost to install
BThe amount it adds to the total value of the property, not its individual cost✓ Correct
CIts replacement cost new
DIts cost minus depreciation

Explanation

The principle of contribution holds that the value of any component is what it contributes to the overall property value. A $50,000 addition may only increase market value by $35,000 if that is what buyers are willing to pay more for it.

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