Job description

These individuals formulate opinions on the value of property or real estate rights. They develop analytical methods to identify properties with non-standard values. They may also estimate the value of business assets, businesses, or equipment. They provide the necessary support to the agencies responsible for assessments. They are self-employed or work for:

• Private companies
• The federal and provincial governments
• Institutions

Environment

• Controlled ambient temperature
• Climatic conditions

Main tasks

• Verify the validity of the information relating to the real estate appraisal.
• Identify and describe the object of the valuation.
• Collect, verify, and analyze relevant data.
• Prepare an appraisal report and present it to the client.
• Apply the cost method to appraise a property for insurance purposes.
• Plan the costs and schedules required to complete mandates.
• Supervise the execution of mandates and review the quality of work.
• Appear, as required, as an expert witness before a court, securities regulator, and other regulatory boards.
• Negotiate the settlement of disputed files on the legal aspect (admissibility, equipment, occupants, etc.) and on values deemed excessive.
• Elaborate, as required, ministerial or governmental positions about the Quebec property assessment system.

• Membership in the Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec (OEAQ [Quebec Order of Chartered Appraisers]) to use the title of Chartered Appraiser.