An appraisal is an opinion
of value or the act or process of estimating value. This opinion or estimate
is derived by using three common approaches, all derived from the market.
They are:
Cost Approach to value is
what it would cost to replace or reproduce the improvements as of the date
of the appraisal, less the Physical Deterioration, the Functional Obsolescence
and the Economic Obsolescence. The remainder is added to the Land Value.
Comparison Approach to value
makes use of other "bench mark" properties of similar size, quality and
location that have been recently sold. A comparison is made to the subject
property.
Income Approach to value
is of primary importance in ascertaining the value of income producing
properties and has little weight in residential type properties. This approach
provides an objective estimate of what a prudent investor would pay based
upon the net income the property produces.
Then, after thorough analysis
of all general and specific data gathered from the market, a final estimate
or opinion of value is correlated.
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