final exam Flashcards

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What entity is considered the authority on determining when the U.S. economy is in a recession?

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National Bureau of Economic Research

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At which stage of the real estate cycle does the federal government often lower interest rates to maintain construction levels?

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Recession

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If a knowledgeable buyer purchased a property from a seller who is significantly less knowledgeable, this is an example of:

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Information asymmetry

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What is a major cause of inefficient markets, especially relating to real estate?

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Information asymmetry

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The four stages of the real estate cycle are typically:

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Expansion, contraction, recession, recovery

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What could be an early indicator of a declining market?

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Rising vacancy rates

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What type of corporation invests in real estate, pays no corporate taxes, and distributes 90% of the income to investors?

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Real Estate Investment Trust

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T/F Buyers and sellers of real property are usually equally knowledgeable about the subject property and local market conditions.

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FALSE

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What is one of the reasons why real estate is an inefficient market?

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Properties are not easily or quickly produced

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REAL ESTATE IS AN EFFICIENT/INEFFICIENT MARKET, WHILE STOCKS ARE AN _____ MARKET

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INEFFICIENT, EFFICIENT

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Data that relates directly to the subject property is identified as:

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Specific data

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A vacant property is zoned for apartments. Because it is situated adjacent to an operating sanitary landfill, the property has remained undeveloped for many years. This is an example of a/an _____________ force affecting real estate.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

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A local municipality issues a moratorium on building permits because of concerns that local sewage systems are draining into a local waterway. This is an example of a/an _____________ force affecting real estate.

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GOVERNMENTAL

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At which stage in the real estate cycle does competition among sellers increase, resulting in a decrease in profits?

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Contraction

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What type of analysis defines the geographic demand for a specific property?

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Market delineation

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At which stage of the real estate cycle does the federal government often lower interest rates to maintain construction levels?

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Recession

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What is the term for the process that defines and subdivides a large homogenous market based on location, demographics, and consumer behavior?

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Market segmentation

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The four agents of production

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LAND, LABOR, CAPITAL, entrepreneurial coordination

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The “four great forces” that affect real property value are

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governmental, environmental, economic, and social

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Before researching the market, an appraiser must

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Identify the subject’s market area

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What model can be used to explain growth patterns around major employment centers?

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Concentric Ring Growth Pattern

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Market segmentation defines and subdivides a large homogenous market into segments based on

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Consumer behavior, DEMOGRAPHICS, LOCATION

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An economic theory where value is created by expectations of future benefits such as income, appreciation, tax benefits, etc.

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Anticipation

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An economic principle; the condition caused when values are proportional by various factors

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Balance

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An economic principle that demonstrates new social patterns, technology, employment, transportation, and other factors create new demands for real estate.
CHANGE
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An economic principle stating that individuals and firms strive for a greater share of a market to sell or buy goods and services, each acting independently by offering the most favorable terms.
COMPETITION
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An economic principle which states that property value is maximized when the characteristics of a property are in conformance with market expectations and demands.
CONFORMITY
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_______ holds that the value of a component of a property is based on its contribution to the value of the whole property. This principle is also known as marginal productivity.
CONTRIBUTION
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An economic principle pertaining to an item or event which is external to the boundaries of the property. It can have a positive or negative effect on the property. Many of the forces that affect or influence real estate values pertain to governmental, environmental, economic, and social factors.
EXTERNALITIES
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Relates to information appropriate for many properties which includes all of the four forces (social, economic, environmental, and governmental).
GENERAL DATA
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An economic principle that states a feature, repair, addition, etc. might increase or decrease real estate value. As such, the laws of increasing or decreasing returns states that beyond a certain point in time, the feature, repair, addition, etc. will either add or decrease value.
INCREASING/DECREASING RETURNS
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The classification and study of current supply and demand conditions in a particular area for a specific type of property.
MARKET ANALYSIS-the market analysis develops the supportable basis for determining highest and best use, vacant or improved.
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An economic principle; the income lost by not choosing an alternative.
OPPORTUNITY COST
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Data that has been compiled for a specific purpose and has not been collated or merged with others.
PRIMARY DATA-Primary data relates to specific markets in which the property is located and may include specific sales information, surveys of buyers' preferences, absorption statistics for the assignment, and competitive inventory surveys.
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The amount of money an investor retains after debt is paid. Examples include before-tax cash flow or an equity dividend.
RESIDUAL INCOME
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Encompasses publications and other sources of information that were prepared by someone other than the appraiser.
SECONDARY DATA-Sources of secondary data may include government reports, Chamber of Commerce publications, census reports, rent studies, published sales data services, etc.
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Relates to information used directly in the analysis of the subject property and while encompassing the comparables used in the valuation process.
SPECIFIC DATA
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An economic principle that is the replacement of one thing with another.
SUBSTITUTION
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Entails examining and analyzing the current competitive properties and their characteristics based on economic, financial, location factors as well as site and building size, if appropriate.
SUPPLY ANALYSIS
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An economic principle describing how values or prices are related to the number of goods made available [supply] and the number of goods people want [demand].
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
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An economic principle; the net income that remains after the costs of labor, capital, and entrepreneur profit have been paid and which is attributable to the value of the land.
SURPLUS PRODUCTIVITY
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The center of an urban area, typically zoned for various uses such as retail, office, and residential. Further, in some areas, transportation starts and ends in the CBD since it is the central location for employment.
Central Business District (CBD)
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A non-residential property for use as office, hotel, or retail. Nearly all local governments require restrictions for commercial locations in conjunction with residential properties.
Commercial real estate
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_________ is a common concept in economics, and gives rise to derived concepts such as consumer debt.
CONSUMPTION
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Consumer debt that has been paid.
CONSUMER CREDIT
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Consumer credit which is outstanding. In macroeconomic terms, it is debt which is used to fund consumption rather than investment.
CONSUMER DEBT
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Event that occurs in a life cycle when an economy or area no longer can compete at a profitable level due to sale decreases resulting in decreased occupancy, absorption rates, and construction.
Decline, contraction, downturn, or recession
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The desire for a specific good or service.
DEMAND
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Demand analysis that includes the investigation and identification of the most probable user, including their preferences based on behavioral, motivational, and psychological factors.
DEMAND SEGMENTATION
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The study of a population and its characteristics such as age, sex, familial status, occupation, etc.
DEMOGRAPHICS
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The social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
ECONOMICS
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Characterized by goods or services that are easily produced and readily transferable, with a large volume of knowledgeable buyers and sellers.
EFFICIENT MARKET
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Relates to information appropriate for many properties; includes all of the four forces (social, economic, environmental, and governmental).
GENERAL DATA
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The preliminary stage in a life cycle that refers to increased development of an area.
GROWTH OR EXPANSION
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A market characterized by an uneven flow of information, with goods and services that are not easily produced or transferable.
Inefficient market
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During the negotiation process, only one party is privy to important information that may affect the outcome of the transaction.
Information asymmetry-Information asymmetry causes inefficient markets, since all the market participants do not have access to the information needed for their decision making processes.
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Real estate is purchased with the expectation of attaining a return on investment, with the intention of using it as an investment vehicle and/or a consumer good.
Investment and Consumer Goods
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A partnership with at least one passive partner whose liability is limited to the amount invested and at least one partner whose liability extends beyond the monetary investment.
Limited partnership (LP)
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Define the primary and secondary market areas and include the type of tenants or clientele buildings might attract and their location, as well as time-distance relationship to nearby complementary services such as restaurants, schools, voting districts, etc. as compared to the competition.
Market area delineation concepts
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Defines the geographic demand for a specific property.
Market delineation
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Someone involved in a real estate transaction who receives and possibly acts upon all relevant information.
Market participant
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Defines and subdivides a large homogenous market into segments based on location, demographics, and consumer behavior.
Market segmentation
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A tax designation for a corporation investing in real estate, reducing or eliminating corporate income taxes.
Real estate investment trust (REIT)-In return, REITs require distribution of 90% income, which may be taxable, into the hands of the investors.
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A succession of submarkets with various desires and needs for each market participant that change autonomously of one another based on a group of complementary land uses that may be divided by natural barriers, political boundaries, districts, income levels of inhabitants, or streets.
Real estate market
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The general contraction of the business cycle in economics during a sustained period of time. This occurrence is typically over two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
Recession
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Occurs in a life cycle after a decline and before the growth cycle occurs again.
Revitalization, upturn, or recovery-Revitalization may occur due to rehabilitation and/or renovation as an area undergoes gentrification.
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Stability, slowdown, or downturn that follows the growth stage within a life cycle, especially when an area grows at a slower rate.
Stabilization
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Buying and selling real estate is much more expensive than most types of transactions. These costs include financing, commissions, closing costs, title insurance, moving costs, legal fees, land transfer taxes, deed registration fees, etc.
Transaction Costs
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The principle of anticipation applies only in the appraisal of income-producing properties.
False
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The principle which holds that the net income attributable to the land after the costs of labor, capital, and entrepreneurial profit have been paid is:
Surplus productivity
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When do improvements add the most value to a property?
When the property is used for its highest and best use
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A _________ includes supply and demand analysis along with the collection of market data, analyses, and recommendations.
Market analysis
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An apartment building owner wishes to construct a new garage building for his tenants, at a cost of $80,000. The principle of contribution holds that the value of this new garage is:
Based on its contributing value to the total property
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What is achieved when numerous factors exert proportional influence on value?
Balance
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What is the loss of income by not choosing an alternative called?
Opportunity Cost
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Which phrase best describes equilibrium price?
The market price that is set by interaction of supply and demand
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What type of GIS application is classified into three functionality categories: GIS Viewer, GIS Editor, and GIS Analyst?
Desktop GIS
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Data that was prepared by someone other than the appraiser would be considered _______________ data.
Secondary
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What type of data directly relates to the subject property?
Specific data
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What best allows the appraiser to observe the market area that influences the value of the subject property?
A visual inspection
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A particular GIS program has a representation of buildings as rectangles, with two attached fields that detail the building owner and the year built. This would be considered a ____________ representation.
Vector
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Field notes and building measurements that the appraiser took during the physical inspection of the subject property would be considered ___________ data.
Primary
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____________ are typically used to represent variables that are continuous over space, such as terrain elevations or land cover.
Rasters
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The principle of ___________ states that a prudent purchaser will pay no more for a property than he or she would pay for a similar or comparable property.
Substitution
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In a competitive market, ________ will function to equalize the quantity demanded by consumers and the quantity supplied by producers.
Price
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The total demand for a type of real estate offered on the open market by all economic agents resident in an economy that may be leased or sold during a certain period of time.
Absorption
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Professional management of real estate to meet specified asset goals for the advantage of the investors. Investors may be insurance companies, lenders, pension funds, corporations, or private investors.
Asset manager
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A ___________ is defined as the estimated percentage of the total potential market for a specific type of property.
Capture rate
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A person or company who typically purchases a tract of vacant land and develops the real estate with improvements to yield a profit.
Developer
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A part of real estate development wherein vacant land is purchased after a design conception, financed, and sold.
Development process
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A survey of the industries and businesses that generate employment and income in a community as well as the rate of population growth and levels of income, both of which are functions of employment.
Economic base analysis- is used to forecast the level and composition of future economic activity. Specifically, the relationship between basic employment (which brings income into a community) and nonbasic employment (which provides services to workers in the basic employment sector) is studied to predict population, income, or other variables that affect real estate values or land utilization.1
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An analysis or study involving examination of geographic locations for a real estate development project as well as a cost-versus-value analysis.
Feasibility study
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The study of capital and income that characterizes the financial services industries as part of the SIC/NAIS breakdown of types of industry: finance, Insurance, and real estate. The SIC was replaced by the North American (Canada, USA, Mexico) Industry Classification System (NAICS) in 1997.
FIRE (finance, insurance, real estate)
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A method that compares the subject share of the market, adjusts the subject to the competition using quantifiable rating techniques, calculates the subject historical capture rate, and other factors.
Fundamental capture method
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In retailing, general merchandise such as apparel, furniture, etc.
General merchandise, apparel, furniture, and other (GAFO)
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The study of economic and market trends, earnings calculations, and various other market indicators to determine investment strategies.
Investment analysis
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A _____________ or study consists of interviews, comprehensive data, maps, tables, etc. and demonstrates the marketability of a specific property or the possible future of an existing property.
Marketability analysis
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A calculation derived by adding the sum of data and dividing by the number of items.
Mean
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Describes the differences within a population in a statistical calculation.
Measure of dispersion
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The middle number within a series of numbers arranged by sequence in statistical analysis.
Median
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The number that occurs most frequently within statistical analysis.
Mode
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A smooth symmetrical bell-shaped curve. The normal distribution can describe many populations.
Normal distribution
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The standard used by Federal statistical agencies to classify businesses for collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
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The square feet leased in a specific geographic area over a fixed time period after calculating the deduction of space vacated in the same area during the same time period.
Net absorption
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Growth of the population due to new employment in the area, new schools, shopping, or other characteristics consumers find desirable.
Population growth
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The number of people in the primary and secondary trade areas from the most recent census information as well as projections from state, regional, and local government agencies.
Population trends
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The difference between the smallest and the largest numbers within the list within statistical analysis.
Range
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In statistics, a sample is a subset of data from a population or universe, as in a representative sample of the population.
Sample
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The difference of the observations from the mean in a statistical analysis. According to the principles of statistics, 66% of observations are within one standard deviation from the mean, while 95% are within two standard deviations.
Standard deviation
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A submarket is a specialized sub-section of a market based on the geographic or economic conditions. For example, a submarket is a secondary market compared to the primary market.
Submarket
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What method compares the subject share of the market, adjusts the subject to the competition using quantifiable rating techniques, calculates the subject historical capture rate, and other factors?
Fundamental capture method
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One measure of demand that is often used in the appraisal process is:
Capture rate
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Consideration of rumors can be important in the valuation of real property.
True
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According to NCREIF, additional knowledge leads to a better appraisal product, and also to:
Less liability
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What tool on the Census Bureau’s website provides three different tables and thematic map functions?
American Fact Finder
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Census data should be analyzed according to standard methodology.
False
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According to NCREIF, what is an example of “hidden” space?
Sublet space
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NCREIF is the:
National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries
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According to NCREIF, what is the purpose of demand analysis?
Develop historical relationships as a basis for forecasting future demand
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__________ statistics is the study of methods and tools for collecting data and mathematical models to describe and interpret data.
Descriptive
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_______ statistics are the systems and techniques for making probability-based decisions and accurate predictions based on incomplete (sample) data.
Inferential
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When choosing a trendline, the best fitting line will have an R-squared value that is closest to:
1
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What kind of data is measured?
Quantitative data
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A ____________ is a subset of the population.
Sample
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What helps appraisers understand and apply accurate analysis in the evaluation of real estate?
Statistical techniques
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How might an appraiser explain the extent to which individual data values have departed from the mean?
Measures of dispersion
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An analysis to determine the best possible location for a condominium development, which includes a cost versus value analysis, would be called a:
Feasibility study
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What method compares the subject share of the market, adjusts the subject to the competition using quantifiable rating techniques, calculates the subject historical capture rate, and other factors?
Fundamental capture method
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Within the market delineation process, the appraiser identifies:
Competing and complementary properties
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Experimental tests of the theories by several independent parties are conducted to ensure validity of the first three steps of the scientific method (observation, formulation, prediction).
Analysis
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Consumers are interviewed based on their opinion or attitudes for a certain characteristic of a property to determine demand.
Attitudinal surveys
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The motivation of an individual, group of persons, or business entity involving real estate.
Desire
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The application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economic data and problems.
Econometrics
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A theory that explains phenomena in the scientific method.
Formulation
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A fundamental analysis forecasts demand based on specific information within the subject market. For instance, the appraiser utilizes capitalization rates for specific types of properties within the subject market area to forecast the estimated value of the subject. This analysis relies on the appraiser’s problem-specific data searches, interviews, and surveys; also known as primary data.
Fundamental analysis
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A model within market delineation that predicts and describes behaviors that imitate gravitational interaction such as public transportation or real estate demand.
Gravity models
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The inferred analysis, often referred to as a trend analysis, is a technical analysis utilized to forecast changes in future value by analyzing historical information. An inferred analysis is not specific to a particular property or subject. It compares the subject to general market indicators such as comparable property data, secondary data surveys and forecasts, the subject’s historical performance, local economic analysis, and other factors.
Inferred Analysis
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During the research phase of the market analysis, an appraiser determines the level of analysis appropriate for the appraisal. These levels are the inferred analysis and the fundamental analysis.
Levels of a market analysis
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A branch of economics that deals with the performance, structure, and behavior of a national or regional economy as a whole. Macroeconomics is one of the two most general fields in economics (microeconomics is the other).
Macroeconomics
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A principle of economics that studies individuals, households, businesses, and states to understand their decisions regarding use of their resources.
Microeconomics
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A technique within market delineation that estimates a retail trade area based on location or trade area after an investigation of population, income, and socioeconomic status.
Nelson technique
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A description of a group of phenomena in the scientific method.
Observation
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A fact or occurrence that can be observed.
Phenomena
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The use of the theory that predicts the existence of other phenomena, or that predicts quantitatively the results of new observations.
Prediction
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The study of consumer behaviors within a market, segmenting by factors such as level of education, income, occupation, familial status, age, sex, race, and others.
Psychographics
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A method that attempts to diminish the influence of bias by the appraiser when testing a theory (observation, formulation, prediction, and analysis).
Scientific method
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A process used within most market/marketability analyses; steps include productivity analysis, market definition, demand analysis, supply analysis, comparison of supply and demand, and development of subject capture estimate.
Six-Step Process
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A market analysis based on drive times, customer segments, and household incomes. This widely used technique for market delineation is used for many purposes including residential, retail, hotel/motel, and industrial analysis for customer loyalty programs, transportation models, proposed development, etc.
Spotting Technique
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Which branch of economics studies individuals, households, and businesses to understand their decisions regarding use of resources?
Microeconomics
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____________ is the study of consumer behaviors within a market, segmenting by factors such as level of education, income, occupation, familial status, age, sex, race, etc.
Psychographics
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A(an) __________ is when consumers are interviewed about their preferences regarding certain characteristics in order to determine demand for a property.
Attitudinal survey
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Which branch of economics deals with performance, structure, and behavior of the national or regional economy as a whole?
Macroeconomics
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What type of market condition study analyzes supply and demand for a specific property type in a particular market, which helps determine the highest and best use of the property?
Market analysis
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Why is a market analysis essential to an appraisal?
It incorporates primary and secondary data which is used in determining highest and best use.
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__________ utilize a market analysis to understand the target market’s preferences for specific amenities.
Architects
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__________ utilize a market analysis to determine if the location is appropriate for the project according to the needs of the community.
Developers
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Why is the scientific method useful in the appraisal process?
Because it attempts to diminish bias
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How might an appraiser guard against inaccurate data being used in a market analysis?
Verify data, to the extent it is possible
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Which step in the scientific method involves experimental tests to ensure validity of the first three steps?
Analysis
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The steps in the scientific method are:
Observation, formulation, prediction, analysis
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Which technique estimates a retail trade area after an investigation of population, income, and socioeconomic status?
Nelson technique
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An appraiser is performing a market analysis to determine if a new office building is needed in an area. The appraiser plots existing office buildings, delineates where workers live, and the current drive times to existing office buildings. This is an example of ____________.
Spotting technique
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A ________________ studies supply and demand for a specific property in a specific market.
Market analysis
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Which type of market analysis studies a specific macroeconomic market area and the supply and demand factors for a specific property type, while dividing employment into two categories: basic and nonbasic?
Economic Base Analysis
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Examining and analyzing current competitive properties and their characteristics, as well as proposed or potential future development, is part of which step in the Six-Step Process?
Supply Analysis
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Which step in the scientific method relates most closely to the research and analyses in an appraisal assignment?
Prediction
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How many steps are in the scientific method?
Four
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A highest and best use opinion is required in ____________ appraisals.
Market value
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A convincing highest and best use conclusion is necessary for:
A credible opinion of market value
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When analyzing legal permissibility, what should an appraiser consider?
Deed restrictions
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The definition of highest and best use requires that the use be appropriately supported. What does this mean?
There is sufficient demand to ensure financial feasibility.
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If you have a USPAP-related highest and best use question, which Standards Rule should you consult?
1-3
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The use to which a property is put until the time it achieves its eventual highest and best use is ___________.
Interim use
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What is a use that was legally established and maintained, and is permitted to continue even though it no longer conforms to its zoning classification?
Legal non-conforming use
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What principle requires the land and improvements to be valued based on the same use?
Consistent use
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Usually, the regulating municipality will permit a non-conforming use to continue, but will limit the owner’s ability to expand the use or to rebuild the structure if it is damaged or destroyed.
True
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In an appraisal, why is it important to identify the likely motivation of a purchaser?
Owners/occupants typically pay more than investor purchasers
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Which entity develops, interprets, and amends USPAP?
The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB)
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When analyzing highest and best use, USPAP requires an appraiser to:
Consider reasonably probable modifications of land use regulations
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When analyzing legal permissibility, which of the following should an appraiser consider?
Deed restrictions
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A non-conforming single-family residence located in a commercially-zoned area would be considered an:
Under-improvement
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A convincing highest and best use conclusion is necessary for:
A credible opinion of market value
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When analyzing highest and best use, USPAP requires an appraiser to:
Consider reasonably probable modifications of land use regulations
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A highest and best use opinion is required in ____________ appraisals.
Market value
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In deciding which highest and best use test constraint to apply first, an appraiser may find it helpful t
Apply the more restrictive constraint first
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When reporting an extraordinary assumption, the appraiser must state the use of the extraordinary assumption and ____________.
State that its use might have affected the assignment results
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What happens to the value conclusion if an appraiser’s highest and best use analysis is inaccurate?
It is not credible or appropriate
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When appraising a piece of commercial property, an appraiser is considering the quality of the road leading to the property. Which highest and best use test constraint is exemplified in this situation?
Physically possible
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When appraising a piece of industrial property, an appraiser believes a property’s topography affects the types of buildings that can be placed on it. Which highest and best use test constraint is exemplified in this situation?
Physically possible
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An appraiser is inspecting a parcel of commercially-zoned property in a rural location. The owner tells the appraiser that the property is perfect for a franchise fast-food operation. The appraiser notes that none of the surrounding uses is used for fast-food; in fact, most of the surrounding commercial properties are vacant. The few properties that are improved have small home occupations and craft stores. Which highest and best use test constraint is exemplified in this situation?
Financially feasible
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An appraiser is considering the subject property’s deed restrictions when analyzing its highest and best use. Which highest and best use test constraint is being considered?
Legally permissible
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An appraiser is analyzing an improved property and discovers that its existing use is “grandfathered.” Which highest and best use test constraint is being considered?
Legally permissible
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What is the best way for an appraiser to determine if there is potential environmental contamination on a property?
A phase one environmental report
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Which statement is TRUE regarding use of a discount rate when appraising raw land?
The discount rate should be reflective of a very high degree of risk.
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Part of a property has been identified as a wetland. Development of this property will require filling in part of the wetland area. Which entity would issue a permit for this activity?
Army Corps of Engineers
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A medical office building conforms to zoning; however, it is located in the middle of a single-family residential neighborhood. This would be considered a(an):
Single use
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Why is salvage value becoming more important for appraisers?
The increased use of recycled materials in buildings
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When an existing improvement no longer adds value to a property, an appraiser may need to consider_____________ when valuing the property.
Demolition cost
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A parcel of land is purchased by a local municipality for hiking trails and wildlife habitat. This is an example of what type of value?
Public interest value
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The value of a property based on its value for public good is referred to as:
Public interest value
201
If it is not physically possible to develop a property:
The highest and best use may be for the property to remain vacant
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Which of these improved properties is LEAST likely to require a going-concern value as a component of an appraisal?
Single-family home
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An appraiser is responsible under USPAP to:
Consider reasonably probable modifications of zoning
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The value of a multi-family property is influenced by two factors – the owner’s desire to keep the property, and:
The tenant’s desire to pay rent
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In most markets, multi-family investors are more likely to:
Purchase an existing building
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When appraising small income properties that are managed by the owner, the income and expenses are often more of a reflection of the quality of the property than the quality of the management. T or F
False
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____________ identifies the demand for the subject property as determined by the market participants and their desire for the property.
Market delineation
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In a market value appraisal, the property ___________ valued under its interim use.
Should not be
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As a(n) an example of the ______________ of the local jurisdiction, the zoning ordinance serves the public interest by eliminating incompatible land uses.
Police power
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separates the market into different types of properties, such as residential, residential multi-family, or office.
Market segmentation
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Which of these is a characteristic of a market segment?
Consistent within the segment
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One who offers professional management of real estate to meet specified asset goals for the advantage of the investors is called a(n) ______________.
Asset manager
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The two main categories of statistics are ____________statistics.
Descriptive and inferential
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Level __ market analysis projects future growth.
C
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A market analysis is essential to an appraiser because it incorporates the ______________ data which is used in determining the highest and best use of the property.
Primary and secondary
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There is not one generally-accepted format or level of detail for a highest and best use section in an appraisal report. The level of information in the appraisal report is based on the needs of _______________.
Clients and intended users
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Part of the definition of Highest and Best Use says that it is the “reasonably probable and ________ use……”
Legal
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The ______________ is vital in determining the financial feasibility of a property.
Appraiser
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Smaller properties, consisting of up to ten units, are typically purchased and sold based on _______________.
Gross Income Multipliers
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Which is NOT one of the four great forces that affect property values?
External
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Key attributes that affect the demand for a property are all of these EXCEPT ________________ .
New and proposed construction
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All of these are types of Market Condition Studies, EXCEPT for ______________.
Feasibility Analysis
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An appraiser is reviewing the property requirements and the required setbacks. Which highest and best use test constraint is being considered?
Legally permissible
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_____________ statistics is the study of methods and tools for collecting data and mathematical models to describe and interpret data.
Descriptive
225
A subject's capture rate is calculated as a ___________.
Pro rata share
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Which Principle is also known marginal productivity?
Contribution
227
___________ compiled the MARKET ANALYSIS GUIDELINES.
NCREIF
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In an appraisal, in which step of the scientific method is the implementation of a plan to collect and analyze data which determines the approaches necessary?
Prediction
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The ________________________ is the section of the valuation process that provides the data required to test the four criteria for highest and best use.
Six-Step Process
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Every _____ years, the Economic Census publishes information on establishments that produce goods or perform services at national, state, county, and metropolitan levels.
5
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Highest and best use is “Among all reasonable, alternative uses, the use that yields the highest __________ value.”
Present land
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The study of consumer behaviors within a market, segmenting by factors such as level of education, income, occupation, familial status, age, sex, race, etc. is known as ______________.
Psychographics
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The Census Bureau also administers myriad censuses and surveys every ___________ from which to collect data.
Year
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Demolition illustrates the difference between Economic life and ___________ life.
Physical
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In a normal distribution, __% of the observations will fall within two standard deviations of the mean.
95
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Conformity is sometimes referred to as _______________ .
Homogeneity
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A ________________ is a specialized sub-section of a market based on the geographic or economic conditions.
Submarket
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Which step in the scientific method identifies a problem to be solved?
Observation
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The most common measure of central tendency is the _________.
Mean
240
GIS usually provide two different possibilities to represent a geographic phenomenon: _________________________.
Rasters and vectors
241
_________________ are the only ways to get a true picture of a site's subsurface conditions.
Soil borings or soundings
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All of these reasons could cause a property to become legally non-conforming, EXCEPT for _______________ .
Deed restrictions
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The laws of increasing or decreasing returns states that beyond a certain point in time, the feature, repair, addition, etc. will _________________ value.
Either add or decrease
244
A trend analysis is also known as ____________ analysis?
Inferred
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_________________ are the only ways to get a true picture of a site's subsurface conditions.
Soil borings or soundings
246
Every _____ years, the Economic Census publishes information on establishments that produce goods or perform services at national, state, county, and metropolitan levels.
5
247
Level __ market analysis projects future growth.
C
248
Nonbasic (or service) industries support ________ industries.
Basic
249
______________ measurement includes nominal data with values from the highest to the lowest.
Ordinal
250
A _________ distribution uses both qualitative and quantitative data placed in a table that summarizes groups of data and observations divided into specific classes and the number of occurrences in each class.
Frequency
251
A Level __ market analysis would be considered Inferred analysis.
A
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An appraiser is investigating whether there is a Flood plain on or near the site. Which highest and best use test constraint is being considered?
Physically Possible
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A fact or occurrence that can be observed is defined as _______________.
Phenomena
254
Demolition illustrates the difference between Economic life and ___________ life.
Physical
255
A subset of a population is a(n) _________.
Sample
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If the data is describing a characteristic within a population, it is a _______________. (Chapter 3, Data Analysis)
Parameter