Property Valuation

In the sales comparison approach, an appraiser makes a negative adjustment to a comparable sale when:

AThe comparable is inferior to the subject property
BThe comparable is superior to the subject property✓ Correct
CThe comparable sold more than 12 months ago
DThe comparable is located in a different zip code

Explanation

When a comparable is superior to the subject in a particular feature, the appraiser subtracts (makes a negative adjustment) from the comparable's sale price. The logic: if the comp is better than the subject, the comp's price must be reduced to reflect the subject's lesser value.

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