Property Valuation
A Vermont appraiser completing a 'retrospective appraisal' (as of a past date) must base the opinion of value on:
ACurrent market conditions and values
BMarket conditions and data that existed as of the effective (past) date of the appraisal✓ Correct
CAverage values between the past date and today
DThe property's assessed value on the specified date
Explanation
A retrospective appraisal establishes value as of a specific past date (e.g., for estate tax purposes or a date of loss). The appraiser must use market data, conditions, and information available as of that effective date — not current market data — to arrive at an accurate historical value.
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