Valuation and Financing Practice Question
Question
An escrow officer requests clarification from the broker involving income approach. What should a California real estate licensee understand? (Item 45)
Answer choices
- A. Use income capitalization concepts for income-producing property.
- B. It is primarily a tax rule with no effect on brokerage practice.
- C. It removes the need for written disclosure if the licensee believes the client already knows.
- D. It can be ignored if the transaction is expected to close quickly.
Correct Answer
A. Use income capitalization concepts for income-producing property.
Explanation
The correct answer is A because income approach requires candidates to use income capitalization concepts for income-producing property. The other options overstate the effect of custom, oral agreement, escrow, or independent salesperson action and do not reflect safe California exam practice.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Valuation and Financing
- Objective: income approach