Market Analysis Flashcards

1
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types of data that describe the local market area or neighborhood of the subject property

A

General Data

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2
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types of data which pertain to the subject and comparable properties and also describe individual property values.

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specific data

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3
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General data that is to be collected by the appraiser from the market place is known as a

A

PRIMARY DATA SOURCE

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4
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Data which has already been compiled and is deemed to be reliable from its source is identified as a

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secondary data source

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5
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Most specific data are gathered from a:
primary data source
MLS
secondary data source
purchased data source
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primary data source

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6
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The subject property's assessment record would be considered \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ data.
general data
government data
specific data
verified data
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specific data

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7
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What type of data would pertain to trends in the local market area?
general data
specific data
sales data
preliminary data
A

general data

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8
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The dimensions of the subject property's site would be considered what type of data?
preliminary data
general data
specific data
market data
A

specific data

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9
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Which of these would NOT be an example of general data?
streets and roads
municipal services
site size
shopping
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site size

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10
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Market analysis can be divided into two distinct categories for the appraisal process.

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A broad based analysis
and an analysis that introduces market segmentation for the study of the supply and demand or a particular property type or commodity is typically the analysis process that most appraisers routinely perform for their assignments.

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11
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In a "buyer's market", what would an appraiser expect to see?
properties sell faster than normal
there are more buyers than sellers
rapid price appreciation
prices of homes will fall
A

prices of homes will fall

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12
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In a market that has maintained a state of equilibrium, what would an appraiser expect to see?
properties sell faster than normal
home prices remain stable
rapid price appreciation
there are more sellers than buyers
A

home prices remain stable

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13
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What does USPAP state about cost?
it is an opinion developed by an appraiser
it is a fact, or an estimate of fact
it is the same as value
it is always less than value
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it is a fact, or an estimate of fact

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14
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In the purchase of a residential property, how does the principle of anticipation apply to the buyer’s actions?
a buyer typically anticipates that cost is greater than value
a buyer anticipates receiving a positive cash flow from renting the property
buyer typically anticipates the value of the property will increase
a buyer anticipates that cost equals value

A

buyer typically anticipates the value of the property will increase

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15
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When writing an appraisal report, charts and graphs may be used to replace parts of the narrative explanation.
True
False

A

True

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16
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Where should an appraiser document his or her data verification sources?
in the MLS
in the engagement letter
in the letter of transmittal
in the workfile
A

in the workfile

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17
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When we refer to “purchasing power”, which question are we asking?
Who would be the typical purchaser for this property?
Does this property generate enough income to motivate an investor to purchase it?
Are prospective purchasers able to purchase this property?
Is there a property in the market that a typical buyer would want to purchase?

A

Are prospective purchasers able to purchase this property

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18
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An announcement of the closing of an industrial plant that is the region's major employer would likely result in:
increasing property values
a seller's market
a buyer's market
balance
A

a buyer’s market

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19
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In a “seller’s market”, an appraiser is likely to find:
increasing marketing times
balance
increasing property values
large inventories of available properties

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increasing property values

20
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What is the likely result of an announcement of the closing of an industrial plant that is a region's major employer?
decreasing property values
shorter marketing times
a seller's market
a balanced market
A

decreasing property values

21
Q

Questions about balance must be answered by the appraiser in order to:
fill out the appraisal report form
determine adjustments for room count and square footage
measure the trends of the market area
determine which comparable sales to use

A

measure the trends of the market area

22
Q
Conclusions derived in the market analysis phase of the appraisal assignment can be used in which approach to value?
Income Approach
Cost Approach
Sales Comparison Approach
all of these
A

All of these

23
Q
In a market area, there were 168 single-family sales last year, and there are currently 98 properties on the market. How long will it take to sell this existing inventory?
12 months
8 months
14 months
7 months
A

7 months

Absorption rates and periods

168/12 = 14 per month

98/14 = 7 months

24
Q
The revitalization period of a neighborhood's life cycle is also called
recapitalization period
renewal period
stability period
revulsion period
A

renewal period

25
Q
There were 24 sales in a subdivision in the last year, and there are currently 10 properties on the market. What is the monthly absorption rate?
2 per month
5 per month
1 per month
12 per month
A

2 per month

26
Q
If the market achieves balance, or equilibrium, it is considered to be:
growing
declining
stable
none of these
A

stable

27
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In a market area, there were 168 single-family sales last year, and there are currently 98 properties on the market. What is the monthly absorption rate?
12 per month
8 per month
14 per month
24 per month
A

Absorption Rates and Periods

14 per month

168/12 = 14

28
Q
What is another name for "average"?
mean
median
mode
standard deviation
A

Mean

29
Q

How would an appraiser estimate the estimated length of time it will take to sell the existing available inventory in a market?
absorption rate
standard deviation
expired listing ratio

A

Absorption rate

30
Q
In a neighborhood, there were 122 single-family sales last year, and there were 52 expired listings that did not sell. What is the expiration ratio for this area?
12%
39%
70%
30%
A

30%

Expiration Ratios

122 + 52 = 174

52/174 = 29.89%

31
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What is the preferred method of estimating site value for residential properties?
Absorption rate
Capitalization of ground rent
Sales Comparison method
Surrogate method
A

Sales Comparison Method

32
Q
Which of these is NOT an accepted method of estimating site value?
allocation technique A
Capitalization of ground rent
Sales Comparison Approach
surrogate method S
A

surrogate method s

33
Q
During which period in a neighborhood's life cycle will there be a strong demand for additional community infrastructure?
stability
decline
growth
all of these
A

growth

Growth translates into increased supply to satisfy the demand for a certain type of housing in a particular area. Growth translates into the demand for more social services to be supplied by the community.

34
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How might an appraiser determine if a neighborhood is in the decline phase of its life cycle?
analyze the ratio of owner occupied-properties to tenant-occupied properties
analyze trends in property tax rates
analyze changes in the racial composition of the neighborhood
all of these

A

analyze the ratio of owner occupied properties to tenant occupied properties

35
Q
Which period in a neighborhood's life cycle will mean a demand for more social services to be supplied by the community?
stability
growth
decline
all of these
A

growth

36
Q

the analysis of the circumstances surrounding typical buyers versus sellers and investors versus tenants in a particular area.

A

market study

37
Q

the analysis of a specific property type in a defined area and involves rate differentials measuring the absorption rates for a particular type of property in a given area.

A

marketability study

38
Q
Examples of general data include all of the following EXCEPT:
square footage
transportation
schools
employment
A

square footage

39
Q
Most specific data are gathered from a:
primary data source
MLS
secondary data source
purchased data source
A

primary data source

40
Q
Data that has already been compiled and is deemed to be reliable is:
purchased data
MLS data
secondary data source
none of the above
A

secondary data source

41
Q
How might a local community entice a buyer to purchase a blighted property and revitalize it?
special assessments
offer fewer municipal services
reduced tax assessment
rent controls
A

reduced tax assessment

42
Q
The real estate life cycle applies to:
entire communities
individual properties
subdivisions
all of these
A

all of these

43
Q
Discussions of supply and demand in the housing market always return to the principle of:
substitution
balance
conformity
contribution
A

balance

44
Q
In a "seller's market", an appraiser is most likely to find:
declining property values
increasing marketing times
balance
small number of properties available
A

small number of properties available

45
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A neighborhood in the decline phase of its life cycle may reach a point where the most likely buyer for properties will be:
retired persons
investors
unemployed persons
large families
A

investors