Valuation & Market Analysis term

Progression

The principle that a lesser-value property gains value from proximity to higher-value properties.

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A modest, older home located among much larger and more expensive homes tends to be pulled upward in value because of its surroundings. This illustrates the principle of:

  1. Regression
  2. Contribution
  3. Progression
  4. Conformity
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Progression — The principle of progression holds that the value of a lesser-quality property is enhanced by its proximity to properties of higher value.

Source: PSI National Real Estate Exam Content Outline §3 Valuation & Market Analysis

A large, high-end home built among much smaller, lower-valued homes tends to suffer a loss in value because of its surroundings. This illustrates the principle of:

  1. Progression
  2. Anticipation
  3. Substitution
  4. Regression
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Regression — The principle of regression holds that the value of a superior property is adversely affected by the presence of nearby, lower-valued properties.

Source: PSI National Real Estate Exam Content Outline §3 Valuation & Market Analysis

A homeowner spends $35,000 installing an in-ground swimming pool, but an appraisal shows the pool adds only $12,000 to the home's market value. This illustrates the principle of:

  1. Anticipation
  2. Substitution
  3. Contribution
  4. Progression
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Contribution — The principle of contribution states that the value of an improvement is measured by how much it adds to overall property value, not by what it cost to install.

Source: PSI National Real Estate Exam Content Outline §3 Valuation & Market Analysis

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