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COST APPROACH
California Department of Real Estate
Updated 08-20-2026
COST APPROACH
One of three methods in the appraisal process. An analysis in which a value estimate of a property is derived by estimating the replacement cost of the improvements, deducting therefrom the estimated accrued depreciation, then adding the market value of the land.
California Department of Real Estate Glossary
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