Property Valuation
In the sales comparison approach, a Rhode Island appraiser makes a positive adjustment to a comparable sale when:
AThe comparable is superior to the subject in a particular feature
BThe comparable is inferior to the subject in a particular feature✓ Correct
CThe comparable sold more than six months ago
DThe comparable is in a different town
Explanation
When the comparable is inferior to the subject in a particular feature, a positive adjustment is made to the comparable's sale price to account for the subject's superiority in that feature.
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