Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-1.1-01 — Definition of Market Value

Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-1.1-01 — Definition of Market Value

B4-1.1-01, Definition of Market Value (06/04/2025) Introduction This topic contains information on the definition of market value. Definition of Market Value Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 Policy Definition of Market Value Market value is the most probable price that a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale with, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: buyer and seller are typically motivated; both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what they consider to be in their own best interest; a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. Note: Adjustments to the comparables must be made for special or creative financing or sales concessions. No adjustments are necessary for costs that are normally paid by sellers as a result of tradition or law in a market area; these costs are readily identifiable because the seller pays these costs in virtually all sales transactions. Special or creative financing adjustments can be made to the comparable property by comparisons to financing terms offered by a third-party institutional lender Published May 6, 2026 517 that is not already involved in the property or transaction. Any adjustment should not be calculated on a mechanical dollar for dollar cost of the financing or concession, but the dollar amount of any adjustment should approximate the market’s reaction to the financing or concessions based on the appraiser’s judgment. Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 Policy Lenders using UAD 3.6 must follow the requirements in the UAD 3.6 Policy Supplement . Recent Related Announcements The table below provides references to the Announcements that have been issued that are related to this topic. Announcements Issue Date Announcement SEL-2025-04 June 04, 2025

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