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The principle of substitution in real estate appraisal states that:

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A) A buyer will pay no more for a property than the cost of an equally desirable substitute

The principle of substitution holds that a prudent buyer will pay no more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable and functional substitute property. This principle is the foundation of the sales comparison approach and the cost approach to appraisal, as it assumes buyers will choose the least expensive option among comparable alternatives.

Answer Options
A
A buyer will pay no more for a property than the cost of an equally desirable substitute
B
A property's value is primarily determined by its location
C
Property values tend to rise over time due to inflation
D
A property's value is set by its highest and best use

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