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Fair market value

Fair market value is the amount a knowledgeable, willing buyer and seller would agree upon in an arm's-length transaction when neither is compelled and both have reasonable exposure to the market.

Official area

Valuation and Market Analysis

Knowledge cluster

Valuation foundations

Learning sequence

Define, distinguish, apply, retrieve

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Exam purpose

Recognize the rule, then reject the nearest look-alike.

Georgia lens

Apply the state distinction only when the facts call for it.

Connected terms

Connected to 4 terms and one official content area.

What does Fair market value mean in real estate?

Fair market value is the amount a knowledgeable, willing buyer and seller would agree upon in an arm's-length transaction when neither is compelled and both have reasonable exposure to the market.

How is Fair market value different from the closest exam answer?

Market value is an opinion of the most probable price under stated conditions. Market price is the amount actually paid and can differ because of motivation, financing, or unusual terms.

What is the Georgia-specific rule?

Georgia property-tax calculations generally begin with fair market value and apply the 40 percent assessment ratio before millage and exemptions.

Worked exam example

Scenario

A family transfer at a below-market price does not necessarily establish the property's fair market value because the deal may not be arm's length.

Decision rule

Market value is an opinion of the most probable price under stated conditions. Market price is the amount actually paid and can differ because of motivation, financing, or unusual terms.

What is the most common exam trap?

Trap correction

Do not assume the latest sale price is automatically the correct value in every set of transaction conditions.

Memory cue: Do not assume the latest sale price is automatically the correct value in every set of transaction conditions.

Original exam check

Apply the definition

Which statement correctly explains Fair market value?

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What is Fair market value?

Fair market value is the amount a knowledgeable, willing buyer and seller would agree upon in an arm's-length transaction when neither is compelled and both have reasonable exposure to the market.

What is Fair market value commonly confused with?

Market value is an opinion of the most probable price under stated conditions. Market price is the amount actually paid and can differ because of motivation, financing, or unusual terms.

How does Georgia treat Fair market value?

Georgia property-tax calculations generally begin with fair market value and apply the 40 percent assessment ratio before millage and exemptions.