Finance
In Washington, a seller's concession (seller paying buyer's closing costs) may affect the:
ATitle insurance premium only
BAppraised value if the appraiser adjusts for seller concessions in the sales comparison✓ Correct
CAssessed value set by the county
DDOL's calculation of commission
Explanation
Appraisers must consider seller concessions (seller-paid points, closing costs, etc.) when using a sale as a comparable. Unadjusted concessions can artificially inflate the reported sale price, so appraisers adjust downward for above-market concessions.
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