Property Valuation
When a Texas appraiser makes a positive adjustment to a comparable sale, it means:
AThe comparable is superior and the adjustment increases the comparable's value
BThe comparable is inferior to the subject and the adjusted value is increased✓ Correct
CThe comparable's sale price is reduced to match the subject
DThe appraiser favors that comparable over others
Explanation
A positive (upward) adjustment to a comparable means the comparable is inferior to the subject in that characteristic. The adjustment increases the comparable's value to make it equivalent to the superior subject.
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