Which term represents the market value of the income-producing property?

• A. Price
• B. Income
• C. Value
• D. Commission

Answer: (C)

Value is the term used for the market value of an income-producing property. Market value is the estimated price a knowledgeable buyer would pay in an open market, reflecting the property's ability to generate income. The actual price paid in a specific sale can be higher or lower due to negotiations or unique circumstances, so it isn’t which the property is “worth” in general terms. Income refers to the cash flow the property produces, not its worth. Commission is the broker’s fee. So, when you're talking about what the property is worth in the market, the correct concept is value.