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An appraiser in Fort Lauderdale is reconciling the three approaches to value for a small retail strip center. The cost approach indicates $1,200,000, the sales comparison approach indicates $1,350,000, and the income approach indicates $1,275,000. How should the appraiser determine the final value opinion?

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C) Analyze the reliability and applicability of each approach for this property type

The appraiser must analyze the reliability and applicability of each approach based on the quality of data, market conditions, and property type before determining appropriate weighting. Simply averaging the approaches ignores their relative reliability. Using the highest value is not objective. The income approach is typically most reliable for income-producing properties, not the sales comparison approach.

Answer Options
A
Calculate the mathematical average of all three approaches
B
Use the highest value to benefit the property owner
C
Analyze the reliability and applicability of each approach for this property type
D
Always use the sales comparison approach for commercial properties

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