Like any service, appraisal fees are directly related to the amount of time the appraiser spends in providing the service. The amount of development time may vary from one assignment to another even though the reports for different assignments may look similar. While an appraisal assignment involves both development and reporting of assignment results, the client sees only the appraisal report. AIC reports used by Home Value Inc. are the most current and recommended reports from the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC).
Consequently, the estimated fees below are for properties that are more or less typical of the local market.
Payment by Email Transfer is probably the most convenient and inexpensive to make payments.
We also accept payment by any of the 3 major credit cards. When this option is chosen it is essential that we receive a signed authorization from you along with your credit card number and expiry date. Also there will be a financing charge of approximately 3%, but not less than $ 10.00 on the invoice total plus hst when this option is selected.
Copies of previous appraisals
If your required service turnaround is typical and not URGENT, and access for the appraiser to inspect the property and receive payment for the service is not unduly delayed, you can expect the completed report to be sent to you within 5 business days from placing your order. Although we cannot guarantee this turn around 100% of the time, we constantly monitor our service performance and we are proud to report we accomplish this timing on over 95% of our assignments.
If you need the property inspected and the report completed in less than 5 business days, i.e. in the next 24 - 48 hours, the appraiser may be able to adjust her/his schedule to accommodate this requirement, you should state your requirements and the appraiser will let you know if s/he can accomplish this turnaround. If accepted, we would consider it an URGENT/RUSH assignment and we understand the importance that the required turnaround time be achieved. To deliver this URGENT/RUSH service we will be changing other appointments and likely working extended hours, weekends & holidays, be aware, and inform your applicants, our URGENT/RUSH service fee is double the normal fee that would otherwise apply,