Property Valuation
A Wisconsin appraiser who determines that a comparable sale was not arm's-length (e.g., a sale between relatives at below-market price) should:
AUse it as a primary comparable
BExclude it or give it limited weight, as non-arm's-length sales do not reflect market value✓ Correct
CAdjust it upward by 10%
DReport it to DSPS as fraudulent
Explanation
Non-arm's-length sales (between related parties, under duress, or in foreclosure) do not reliably indicate market value; appraisers should exclude or heavily discount these transactions.
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