You must first determine the Fair Market Value of the property (FMV). You will establish this by looking at sold comparable properties in the area of the subject property. Be sure to compare homes with a close square footage, the same amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, and other characterizing features. You will want to use homes sold within the last 12 months and within 2 miles of the subject for the most accurate comparison.

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