Property Valuation
An appraiser performing a sales comparison approach assigns a negative adjustment to a comparable property that has:
AOne fewer bathroom than the subject
BAn extra bedroom compared to the subject✓ Correct
CA smaller lot than the subject
DAn older roof than the subject
Explanation
When a comparable is superior to the subject (e.g., has an extra bedroom), the appraiser makes a negative adjustment (subtracts value from the comparable) to bring it down to the subject's level. Adjustments always go to the comparable, not to the subject.
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