Property Valuation

The principle of substitution in South Dakota real estate states that:

AA buyer will pay no more for a property than the cost of acquiring a comparable substitute✓ Correct
BProperty value is determined by future income potential
CValue is increased by adding improvements to the property
DThe highest and best use maximizes land value

Explanation

The principle of substitution states that a prudent buyer will pay no more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute property. It is the foundation of the sales comparison approach.

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