Chapter 6.2 + 6.3: Comparative & Cost Methods Flashcards
Reminder, the comparative method is for what types of property
Residential (houses and condos)
Empty lots
The comparative method is based on the theory ________________, meaning what?
Substation
Meaning similar properties which have recently sold are comparable
The ______________ method relied on market evidence from similar properties
Comparative method
The comparative method reflect market behaviour and requires a ________________________ from the appraiser
A minimum of subjective opinion
With the comparative method, buyers are _______________ about current sale transactions
Well informed!
“Similar” means what?
With respect to factors judged important by buyers and sellers
Such as pools, Suites , etc
Recent means what?
When the market conditions remain stable
Arm’s length transaction means what?
No previous relationship from the parties
New strangers 
Consumer price index (CPI)
Shelter price index (SPI)
Irrelevant to the appraisal of one particular property since changes in the value of consumer products are not necessarily the same as changes in the value of property
In short: under no circumstances can be used to adjust the sales price
Irrelevant to appraisal 
What is a rating grid
The subject property is the basis and all comparables must be adjusted to it
Adjustment for value has 3 types of properties, what are the names for these?
Inferior property
Subject property
Superior property
IASS formula
Inferior add
Superior subtract
To use the IASS formula, your subject property has an additional bedroom and bathroom then the comparable, therefore the comparable property is __________ and you will need to ________
Inferior
Add
The cost method typically looks at ________ / _________ properties
Unusual / unique properties
When using the cost method the homes will not appear on the ______
MLS - multiple listing service
To use the cost method you have to ensure the property does not produce a _____________
Income
Not an investment property
What are the types of properties you find using the cost method
Temples, churches, pulp mills, windmills, concrete plant, one-of-a-kind houses
The infrequency of use with the cost method assumes what
The assumption that cost equals value is not necessarily correct
You should never use the cost method for __________
Land!
Use comparable method
__________ does not depreciate
LAND
To value a commercial property, the appraiser will look at:
- current leases
- registered mortgages
- physical characteristics of the building
But not the expected / forecasted revenue predicted by buyer
If a new building represents the highest and best use, then what?
Cost = value
If the cost of constructing a building is a _________ than what it’ll be worth on completion new development will ________ until building values rise 
greater
Stop
If it costs ______ to construct a building than what a building will be worth on completion, there will be an ________________________
Less
There will be an increase in new development
Square footage x price =
Cost of building
Formula!
Market Value =
Cost of improvements (building) - depreciation + land value = market value
Historic cost
The cost incurred when the building was erected
Wayyy back in the day, we usually never care for this 
Current cost
Cost to construct the building as of the date of appraisal
Reproduction cost
To build an exact replica of the building
We usually never use this
Replacement cost
Modern equivalent today
Not exact replica if not possible