Subdivision Market Analysis and Absorption Forecasting (Report‪)‬

ABSTRACT Market analysis provides data to identify the highest and best use of property and key factors of value that are to be measured by applying the three approaches to value. in subdivision valuation, market analysis must show how the interaction of supply and demand affects the subject property's value. By investigating sales transactions, offerings, listings, and the behavior of market participants for other subdivision properties, an appraiser can ascertain supply and demand relationships. This article explains elements of absorption forecasting for subdivision valuation and offers a case study showing development of an absorption estimate.