COURSE 101 - REVIEW -CHAPT 1

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The property tax is an __________ tax, meaning it is based on value.

  • Sales-Based
  • Usage
  • Specific Assessment
  • Ad Valorem (correct)

The assessor is responsible for the __________, __________, and __________ of all taxable property.

  • Enforcement, Evaluation, Reporting
  • Discovery, Listing, Valuation (correct)
  • Estimation, Recording, Selling
  • Allocation, Distribution, Taxation

The taxable location of personal property is referred to as its __________.

  • Address
  • Situs (correct)
  • Possession
  • Asset

An estimate of value, usually in writing, of an adequately described property, as of a given date, is termed a(n) __________.

<p>Appraisal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A jurisdiction's tax rate is determined by dividing the __________ to be derived from property tax by the total __________ of the taxing jurisdiction.

<p>Budget, Total Assessed Value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The type of value usually estimated by the assessor is __________ value.

<p>Market (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __________ reflects the ratio between the current tax bill and the property value.

<p>Effective Tax Rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order for a property to have value, it must have __________, __________, __________, and __________.

<p>Utility, Scarcity, Demand, Transferability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use that generates the highest net return to a property over a reasonable time period is called its __________.

<p>Highest and Best Use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The principle of __________ states that maximum value of a neighborhood is attained when the uses of land are perfectly complementary.

<p>Balance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which appraisal principle affirms that land cannot be valued on the basis of one use while improvements are valued on the basis of another?

<p>Principle of Consistent Use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are the four tests that the appraiser must make in the analysis of the highest and best use?

<p>Legally permissible, Physically possible, Financially feasible, Most productive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ is a parcel of land and any structures or improvements that are permanently affixed thereto.

<p>Real Estate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Property is considered __________ if it can be moved without causing any damage or change to either the item of property or the structure to which it is attached.

<p>Personal Property (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assessment level times the tax rate equals the __________.

<p>Effective Tax Rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ is the point at which the forces of supply and forces of demand meet.

<p>Equilibrium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Highest and Best Use analysis can be conducted under which two scenarios?

<p>As if vacant, As if improved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The typical life cycle of a neighborhood includes:

<p>Growth, Stability, Decline, Revitalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What elements of the marketplace are most likely to contribute to a change in demand?

<p>Consumer tastes and preferences, Consumer income, Price of related commodities, Consumer expectations, Price of the commodity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Market value is defined as the most probable price of a property in terms of money, assuming:

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ refers to the amount of goods that producers are willing to sell at a given price during a specified time period.

<p>Supply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ownership of all legal rights to property is limited by government in four ways:

<p>Taxation, Police power, Eminent domain, Escheat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The seven steps of the appraisal process are as follows:

<p>Definition of the problem, Scope of work, Preliminary survey and planning, Data collection and analysis, Highest and best use, Application of the data and the three approaches, Correlation/reconciliation to final estimate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basis for the adjustments in the sales comparison approach to value is the principle of:

<p>Contribution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ represents the value of a property for a specific use.

<p>Value in use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The principle of __________ states that value is created by the expected future benefits to be derived from the property.

<p>Anticipation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The six basic rights associated with property are as follows:

<p>Sell, Lease, Use, Giveaway, Enter or leave, Refuse to do any of the above (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ownership of all legal rights to property is known as __________.

<p>Fee simple ownership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determining the identity of the property to be appraised is a part of the __________ step in the appraisal process.

<p>First (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three types of boundaries used to delineate neighborhoods are __________, __________, and __________.

<p>Physical, Economic, Social (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the step in the appraisal process that is termed data collection and analysis, specific data include:

<p>Physical data, Sales data, Site data, Economic data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The four forces that influence value and must be considered in neighborhood analysis are as follows:

<p>Physical (environmental), Economic, Governmental, Social (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The typical life cycle of a neighborhood can be extended or shortened by changes in __________ factors.

<p>Economic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An area of complementary land uses in which all properties are similarly influenced by the four forces affecting value is termed a __________.

<p>Neighborhood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Municipal services, planning, and zoning are examples of __________ factors that affect neighborhoods.

<p>Governmental (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic elements of supply?

<p>Cost of production, Price of other goods, Entrepreneur expectations, Number of sellers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The underlying principle for the three approaches to appraisal is __________.

<p>Substitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Property Taxes & Valuation

  • Property taxes are ad valorem, meaning they are based on the value of the property
  • The assessor is responsible for finding, listing, and valuing all taxable properties
  • The situs is the taxable location of personal property
  • An appraisal is a written estimate of value
  • A jurisdiction's tax rate is determined by dividing the budget by the total assesed value
  • Assessors typically value property using market value
  • The effective tax rate reflects the ratio of the property tax bill to the property's market value
  • In order for a property to have value, it must have utility, scarcity, demand, and transferability
  • The highest and best use of a property is the use that generates the greatest economic return over time

Appraisal Principles

  • The principle of balance states that maximum value is attained when land uses are complementary
  • The principle of consistent use states that land and improvements must be valued under the same highest and best use
  • The principle of contribution states that the value of a component is measured by how it contributes to the property's value

Real Estate Basics

  • Real estate is a parcel of land and any permanently affixed improvements
  • Personal property is movable and can be removed without damage to the property
  • Equilibrium is the point where the forces of supply and demand meet

Highest And Best Use

  • Highest and best use analysis is conducted under two scenarios: as if vacant and as if improved
  • The typical life cycle of a neighborhood includes growth, stability, decline, and revitalization

Market Factors

  • Demand is influenced by consumer tastes, preferences, income, expectations, and the price of related products
  • Market value is the most probable price a property would sell for under typical market conditions

Ownership Rights & Government Limits

  • The six basic property rights are: sell, lease, use, give away, enter or leave, and refuse to do any of the above
  • The fee simple ownership means complete ownership of all rights to a property
  • Government limits ownership through taxation, police power, eminent domain, and escheat

Appraisal Process

  • The seven steps of the appraisal process are: definition of the problem, scope of work, preliminary survey, data collection and analysis, highest and best use, application of approaches, and correlation/reconciliation
  • In the data collection and analysis step, specific data includes physical data, sales data, site data, and economic data

Neighborhood Analysis

  • Four forces influence neighborhood value: physical (environmental), economic, governmental, and social
  • Economic factors can significantly extend or shorten a neighborhood's life cycle
  • A neighborhood is an area of complementary land uses where properties are similarly influenced by the forces of value
  • Municipal services, planning, and zoning are examples of governmental factors that affect neighborhoods

Supply & Demand

  • The four basic elements of supply are: cost of production, price of other goods, entrepreneur expectations, and number of sellers

Valuation Approaches

  • The principle of substitution underlies all three appraisal approaches: sales comparison, cost, and income.

Additional Concepts

  • Anticipation is the principle that value is created by expected future benefits
  • Value in use represents a property's value for a specific use

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