Property Valuation
In the sales comparison approach, an appraiser makes a positive adjustment to a comparable when:
AThe comparable is superior to the subject property in some feature
BThe comparable is inferior to the subject property in some feature✓ Correct
CThe comparable sold more than one year ago
DThe comparable is located in the same neighborhood as the subject
Explanation
When a comparable is inferior to the subject (e.g., lacks a garage the subject has), the appraiser adds value to the comparable's sale price (positive adjustment) to account for the difference, bringing the comparable up to the subject's quality.
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