Valuation + Consulting
Working with Owen
Real estate valuation is a process undertaken by qualified appraisers to develop an opinion of value for a real property. The most common valuation type is market value. Typically an individual or company will require a valuation or appraisal for financing, preparing for sale, preparing for ownership transfer, estate requirements, and a number of other circumstances.
It is significant to note that an opinion of value by an AACI is markedly different from an opinion of value by a licensed salesperson or broker. While these opinions are commonly offered as a business tool for the real estate sales industry, those opinions of value are not qualified for use by financial institutions, legal requirements, insurance companies, and other organizations that require value for official use. An AACI is the highest real estate designation in the industry, the awarding of which signifies an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry.
While I am qualified to handle valuation for any commercial or residential property within Canada, it is significant to note that I have niche expertise in markets with particular detail-oriented requirements. It is typical for an AACI to specialize in a few corners of the market that require niche expertise while maintaining a strong understanding of the market at large. I’ve included a more in-depth description of services for the niche markets in which I am particularly well qualified.
Selling Your Property
How much is my property worth?
Owen Hughes is a qualified property appraiser and can help you ascertain the value of your property
Buying a Property
Owen Hughes is an experienced real estate consultant with over a decade of experience particularly in the Niagara region. He is a member of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and the Appraisal Institute of Canada among other professional associations.