Property Valuation
In Washington, an appraiser using the sales comparison approach makes an upward adjustment to a comparable when:
AThe comparable is superior to the subject in that feature
BThe comparable is inferior to the subject in that feature✓ Correct
CThe comparable sold more recently than the subject
DThe comparable has a larger lot
Explanation
In sales comparison, adjustments are made to the comparable (not the subject). When the comparable is inferior to the subject in a feature, the comparable's value is adjusted upward to reflect what it would have sold for if it had that feature.
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