A forced sale, also known as a distress sale, occurs when the owner of a property is compelled to sell, often at a price lower than the market value, typically due to urgent circumstances such as financial distress, legal judgments, or repossession.
Liquidation Price refers to the amount a property would fetch under an immediate sale, typically lower than its market value due to the urgency of the transaction and expenses involved. It contrasts with Market Value, which reflects a sale in normal market conditions.
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