Property Valuation

In Washington, a 'before and after' appraisal is used in eminent domain proceedings to determine:

AThe property value before and after renovation
BThe just compensation owed by the government for a partial taking✓ Correct
CMarket value appreciation over time
DProperty value before and after rezoning

Explanation

In a partial taking (condemnation of only part of the property), the 'before and after' method measures the difference between the property's value before the taking and its value after the taking (including severance damages), to determine just compensation.

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