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Real Estate โ€” Appraisal & Valuation

Real Estate Broker board reviewer: property valuation approaches.

Reviewer for Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation for the Real Estate Broker board.

1

Three Approaches to Value

ApproachBasis
Market (Sales Comparison)Compare similar sold properties
CostLand + replacement cost โˆ’ depreciation
IncomeCapitalized rental income
๐Ÿ’ก Exam Hack

Use the Market approach for homes, the Income approach for rentals/commercial, and the Cost approach for unique/new buildings.

2

Principles of Value

Value is influenced by supply & demand, highest and best use, substitution, and location.

3

Income Capitalization

Value = Net Operating Income รท Capitalization Rate
4

Worked Example

A rental earns โ‚ฑ240,000 NOI/year at an 8% cap rate.

Value = 240,000 รท 0.08 = โ‚ฑ3,000,000
๐Ÿ“Œ Quick Recap โ€” Master These

Before your exam, make sure you can confidently explain and apply each of the following:

  • Three Approaches to Value
  • Principles of Value
  • Income Capitalization
  • Worked Example

Re-read any section above where you hesitate, then explain it aloud in your own words โ€” if you can teach it simply, you understand it. Focus your final review on the tables, formulas, and the common-mistake warnings, since those are where most points are won or lost.