Property Valuation

The principle of substitution in appraisal states that:

AA buyer will pay more for a property with special features
BNo informed buyer will pay more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute✓ Correct
CProperties in the same neighborhood have the same value
DValue is determined solely by replacement cost

Explanation

The principle of substitution is foundational to all three appraisal approaches: a rational buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost of an equally desirable substitute. It underlies the sales comparison, cost, and income approaches.

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