Property ValuationIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, an appraiser who values a property for a divorce settlement would be performing a(n):

AForward-looking prospective appraisal, according to common practice
BRetrospective or current market value appraisal for legal purposesCorrect
CInsurance replacement cost appraisal
DPortfolio appraisal

Why Retrospective or current market value appraisal for legal purposes Is Correct

Answer B: Retrospective or current market value appraisal for legal purposes

Divorce appraisals are market value appraisals prepared as of a specific date (current or a past date per court order) to determine the fair market value of marital real property for equitable distribution.

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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