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Valuation Of properties

People require property appraisals for many reasons. Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing, or estate planning, having a designated and certified Appraiser is an asset. Our specialization is in litigation and waterfront properties, but we are always happy to put our skillset to work for our clients and any of their Muskoka real estate needs.

Please contact us with any questions you may have about real estate in Muskoka. We can’t wait to work with you!

Some of the most common reasons for property appraisals include, but are not limited to:

  • 01.

    Financing

  • 02.

    Litigation

  • 03.

    Estate Planning
    or Settlement

  • 04.

    Assessment
    Challenges

  • 05.

    Listing
    Purposes

As members of the Appraisal Institute of Canada, and designated Canadian Residential Appraiser’s (CRA), our team is able to work for our clients according to the highest standard in Canada, CUSPAP. (The Canadian Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice)

Appraisal Overview

Let our firsthand knowledge of the local marketplace guide you. During a property appraisal, there are three approaches to value that we can consider: Income, Cost and Direct Sales Comparison. We will walk you through which approaches apply to you, depending on your property, and can aid you in determining the market value.

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COMMON MYTHS

MYTH: An appraisal is the same as a Realtors Opinion of Value.

FALSE. An appraisal is an in-depth view of the property with features and factors being compared to other properties with similar features and factors. The sales considered have to meet the definition of market value as laid out in CUSPAP. Appraisals signed by designated members have usefulness for financing and estate planning and settlement, whereas opinions of value typically do not.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

That will depend on the purpose of the appraisal and the location of the property. How long will it take to complete the appraisal once an inspection takes place. Again, depending on the purpose of the appraisal, a typical re-financing assignment will be completed for the lender within 3 days. Referrals – our Clients have included Financial Institutions, Law Offices, The Federal Government, Private Lenders, Personal Property Owners, to mention a few.