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In West Virginia, the principle of substitution states that a buyer will pay no more for a property than:

Correct Answer

B) The cost of acquiring a similar property with equal utility

The principle of substitution holds that a buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost of obtaining an equally desirable substitute. This underlies all three approaches to value (sales comparison, cost, and income).

Answer Options
A
The asking price
B
The cost of acquiring a similar property with equal utility
C
The tax-assessed value
D
The original construction cost

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Related Topics:

appraisal-foundationsmarket-valuecomparable-alternatives

Key Terms:

substitutionequal utilityrational buyerfoundationalwon't overpay
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