Property ValuationIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A NC appraiser who adds value to a comparable for its superior condition compared to the subject is:

ACorrect — superior comps are adjusted upward, though the exact requirements can vary somewhat by jurisdiction
BIncorrect — a comparable superior to the subject requires a negative (downward) adjustment to the comparableCorrect
CCorrect only for residential properties
DNot permitted under USPAP

Why Incorrect — a comparable superior to the subject requires a negative (downward) adjustment to the comparable Is Correct

Answer B: Incorrect — a comparable superior to the subject requires a negative (downward) adjustment to the comparable

Adjustments are made to the comparable, not the subject. If the comparable is superior (better condition), subtract value from the comparable (negative adjustment) to show what it would have sold for if equal to the subject.

Exam Tip: Property Valuation

Valuation questions focus on the three approaches to value: sales comparison, cost, and income. Know which approach is best for which property type. The income approach uses cap rate and NOI — memorize these formulas.

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