Property Valuation

In Virginia's Northern Virginia market, the most relevant comparables for a sales comparison appraisal should be located:

AAnywhere in Virginia
BWithin the same neighborhood or competing neighborhoods, sold within the past 6–12 months✓ Correct
COnly within the same zip code, sold within the past 30 days
DIn any Mid-Atlantic state within the past 2 years

Explanation

Appraisers prefer comparables from the same neighborhood or competing neighborhoods sold within 6–12 months. In active markets like Northern Virginia, more recent sales (3–6 months) are preferred.

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