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Which factor would have the LEAST direct impact on a residential property's market value in a CMA?

Correct Answer

D) The price the current owner originally paid

Market value reflects current market conditions and property attributes, not historical purchase prices. The original purchase price is irrelevant to current market value determination in a CMA.

Answer Options
A
Recent comparable sales within a one-kilometre radius
B
The property's proximity to schools and public transport
C
Current interest rates and bank lending policies
D
The price the current owner originally paid

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Market value reflects what buyers would pay today. The owner's original purchase price is history and does not change what the property is worth now.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

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