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The principle of substitution states:

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

The principle of substitution is foundational to all three appraisal approaches. A rational buyer will not pay more for a property than the cost of acquiring a similar property with equal utility.

Answer Options
A
A buyer will pay no more than the cost of an equally desirable substitute
B
Location is the most important factor
C
Properties always increase in value
D
The highest offer wins

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Related Topics:

appraisal-foundationsmarket-value

Key Terms:

substitutionequal utilityrational buyer
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