In reconciling values, when one comparable is rated overall superior to the subject and another is rated inferior, what type of analysis is typically used?

• A. Quantitative
• B. Qualitative
• C. Statistical
• D. Heuristic

Answer: (B)

Qualitative analysis is used when reconciling values in this situation. When one comparable is seen as overall superior to the subject and another as inferior, the appraiser relies on judgment about non-numeric attributes—overall desirability, quality, condition, location, and other subjective factors—to decide which comparables are more persuasive and how much weight to give them. Numeric adjustments still play a role for measurable differences, but the final reconciliation hinges on qualitative judgment about which comp better represents market value and to what extent. The other approaches would focus more on numbers or rule-of-thumb procedures and don’t capture the subjective assessment of overall quality differences that this scenario requires.