Property Valuation

The 'principle of contribution' in Wyoming real estate appraisal means:

AEach feature of a property is valued independently
BThe value of a component is measured by how much it contributes to the overall property value, not by its cost✓ Correct
CImprovements always add value equal to their construction cost
DLand contributes equally to value as improvements

Explanation

The principle of contribution states that a component's value equals the amount it contributes to the whole property's value—not necessarily its cost. A swimming pool may cost $50,000 to install but contribute only $30,000 to the property's value in a cold Wyoming climate.

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