The sales comparison approach to value is the most reliable method of estimating site value provided that there are recent sales of similar lots in the market area.
•Identify suitable comparable sales
•Select a relevant unit of comparison and adjust each sale accordingly
•Identify dissimilarities using appropriate elements of comparison and adjust each sale accordingly
•Reconcile the value indications into a final estimate of value of the subject
Given the following data, what is the value of the subject property using the sales comparison method?
Subject Property |
Sale #1 |
Sale #2 |
Sale #3 |
Value? |
$45,000 |
$48,000 |
$40,000 |
Interior Lot |
Corner Lot |
Corner Lot |
Interior Lot |
Level |
Sloping |
Level |
Sloping |
Average size |
Large |
Large |
Average size |
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