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How is the value estimated?

There are three basic approaches to value:

The Direct Comparison Approach, is based on the theory that an informed purchaser would pay no more for a property than the cost of acquiring another existing and equivalent property. The value estimated is based on the selling price and listing of comparable properties.

The Cost Approach estimates the cost of building a new building identical to the subject being appraised, at current prices, subtracting accumulated depreciation and adding the estimated land value.

The Income Approach relates to income producing property and is based on the theory that value is the present worth of the income stream which the property is capable of producing when developed to its highest and best use. The net operating income is capitalized in a value by an appropriate method and rate.

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