Property Valuation
When making an adjustment in the sales comparison approach, if the comparable sale has a feature the subject lacks, the appraiser:
AAdds the adjustment to the comparable's sale price
BSubtracts the adjustment from the comparable's sale price✓ Correct
CAdds the adjustment to the subject's estimated value
DMakes no adjustment for minor features
Explanation
If the comparable has a superior feature that the subject lacks (e.g., a garage), the comparable sold for more because of that feature. The appraiser subtracts the value of that feature from the comparable's sale price to bring it to parity with the subject.
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