Survey Aging

A short note on why survey aging matters and what it does not fix.

What survey aging does

Survey aging helps bring market data closer to the decision date. It is a practical adjustment, not a substitute for good survey matching or good judgment.

What it does not solve

Survey aging does not fix a weak benchmark match, a poor level comparison, or an internal equity problem.

What to be ready to explain

• the source date of the market data
• the aging assumption being used
• how the adjusted figure fits with internal context

Plain-English takeaway

The explanation should stay simple enough for a hiring manager to follow without compensation jargon.