Appraisal Resources & Guides
Clear answers about real estate appraisal in Canada.
How Much Does a Home Appraisal Cost in Canada?
A clear guide to real estate appraisal costs in Canada — typical price ranges for residential, commercial and land appraisals, and what affects the fee.
Read →3 min readWhat Is a Land Appraisal — and When Do You Need One?
Learn what a land (vacant land) appraisal is, how appraisers value land in Canada, and the common situations where you need one.
Read →3 min readDo You Need an Appraisal for a Divorce or Estate Settlement?
Why a professional, legally valid property appraisal matters for divorce, separation of assets and estate settlement in Canada.
Read →3 min readAACI vs CRA: Understanding AIC Appraiser Designations
What the AACI and CRA designations from the Appraisal Institute of Canada mean, and how to choose the right appraiser for your property.
Read →4 min readAppraisal vs. Home Inspection: What Is the Difference?
An appraisal is an opinion of market value by an AIC-designated appraiser; a home inspection assesses condition. Learn when you need each in Canada.
Read →4 min readHow to Prepare for a Home Appraisal in Canada
A practical Canadian checklist for your home appraisal: documents to gather, access and safety, what really affects value, and what happens on inspection day.
Read →4 min readMy Appraisal Came in Low — What Are My Options?
Your appraisal came in below the purchase price? Why it happens in Canada, the effect on your mortgage, and how to request a reconsideration of value.
Read →4 min readDo You Need an Appraisal to Refinance Your Mortgage in Canada?
Does refinancing in Canada require a home appraisal? When lenders accept an AVM or drive-by, how loan-to-value works, timelines, and who pays the fee.
Read →5 min readWhat Do Appraisers Look For? How Home Value Is Determined
How Canadian appraisers determine property value: the three approaches to value, how comparable sales are adjusted, and why CUSPAP reports satisfy lenders.
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