Valuation and Financing Practice Question
Question
A seller is reviewing documents before accepting an offer involving principle of substitution. Which statement best describes principle of substitution? (Item 106)
Answer choices
- A. It prevents any later disclosure, even when new facts become known.
- B. Recognize that buyers compare alternatives and avoid paying more than a substitute property.
- C. It applies only to commercial property and never to residential transactions.
- D. It is controlled only by local custom rather than by law, contract, or professional duty.
Correct Answer
B. Recognize that buyers compare alternatives and avoid paying more than a substitute property.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because principle of substitution requires candidates to recognize that buyers compare alternatives and avoid paying more than a substitute 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: principle of substitution