Though “Fair Market Value” uses the same core concept, emphasis lies on transparency and typical buyer-seller knowledge levels. It ensures each party has adequate information and no one exerts undue influence. External conditions—like economic booms or recessions—affect what is deemed “fair” at any moment, though structural or quality-driven variations also come into play.

Key Points:

• Standard of Equilibrium: Both parties meet voluntarily, with time to evaluate.
• Dynamic Influences: Shifts in consumer preferences or regulatory changes can recalibrate fair value.
• Usage: Governs insurance claims, estate settlements, and buy-sell agreements.
• Non-Forced: Excludes auction stress or crisis-driven liquidations from normal definitions.

This concept balances logic and competition, concluding in prices that mirror widely accepted norms under typical conditions and consistent data sets.