Understand the process.
Prepare with confidence.
Guides for the questions that come before and after an appraisal.
Find a useful starting point.
Start here
The Appraisal Process
From the initial scope to property information, analysis and the finished report: how to plan your appraisal.
Appraisal Questions & Answers
Answers about AREAS coverage, appraisal fees, timing, inspections, mortgage instructions and report use.
Prepare for Your Property Appraisal
A practical homeowner checklist for discussing your appraisal and preparing for a property visit.
Commercial Appraisal Information Checklist
A practical starting checklist for a commercial property appraisal, including leases, rent rolls and operating information.
Your reason for an appraisal
Appraisals for Financing & Refinancing
Plan your AREAS appraisal enquiry around your lender’s requirements, property details and financing timeline.
Estate Settlement Appraisals
Discuss property valuation for an estate settlement with AREAS, including the required date, property information and report purpose.
Appraisals for Separation
Independent residential valuation for separation-related property decisions, with a clearly defined scope and valuation date.
Appraisal Review Services
Discuss an independent review of an existing residential or commercial appraisal report with AREAS.
Construction Progress Inspections
Discuss residential construction progress inspection requirements and lender instructions with AREAS.
Understanding value
Appraisal, Assessment & Sale Price
Understand why a property appraisal, MPAC assessment and negotiated sale price can differ.
How to Read an Appraisal Report
Start with the purpose, users, effective date and assumptions before reviewing the appraisal’s conclusion.
Commercial property
Retail Property Appraisals
AREAS values regional malls, power centres, retail condos, community plazas and storefront retail properties.
Office Property Appraisals
Independent AREAS valuations for office towers, suburban offices, mixed-use office buildings and office condominiums.
Industrial Property Appraisals
AREAS commercial appraisal services cover manufacturing, warehouse and logistics, multi-unit industrial properties and industrial condos.
Multi-Family Property Appraisals
AREAS values apartment buildings and townhouse complexes, with separate residential services for smaller multi-unit properties.
No matching guide.
Try a shorter term, or contact AREAS about your property.
Trusted insight. Confident decisions.
Buying, lending, investing or developing? Start with a clear understanding of value.