The Appraisal of Real Estate
by Appraisal Institute · Appraisal Institute
The Appraisal Institute's standard reference for US appraisers (12th edition, 2001): appraisal theory, market analysis, highest and best use, land valuation, the sales comparison, cost and income capitalization approaches, and report writing. Readers learn to build a defensible market value opinion.
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