• Fair market value is the price at which an asset could be sold on the open market if certain conditions are met.

  • The conditions are that the parties involved are aware of all the facts, act in their own interests, free from any pressure to buy or sell, and have enough time to make a decision.
  • Fair market value differs from market value and assessed value.
  • Tax settings and the real estate market are two areas where fair market value is commonly used.
  • Insurance companies use fair market value when determining payouts for certain claims.