Appraiser Update
The data shows a clear cycle of a hot market in 2022, followed by a correction in 2023, and a partial recovery in 2024. The market appears to be stabilizing at a level between the highs of 2022 and the lows of 2023, suggesting a more balanced market condition in 2024. The consistent seasonal patterns across all three years indicate that spring remains the strongest season for waterfront property prices in this market.
Muskoka Real Estate Appraisals – real property valuations in Muskoka, Ontario Canada. You are at the right place if you are looking for a Muskoka appraiser.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPRAISER
SHAWN O’CONNOR, AACI, Hon. B. Comm.
CURRENT STATUS IN BUSINESS
Area of coverage: The approximate coverage area spans Bracebridge, Huntsville, Gravenhurst, Port Carling, Dorset, Bala, Lake Muskoka, Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau, Lake of Bays, Georgian Bay, islands, mainland, and surrounding regions. This includes the District of Muskoka, the southern District of Parry Sound, and the western parts of Haliburton County areas.
A1 Accurate Appraisal: Presently, Shawn O’Connor serves as the owner/operator of A1 Accurate Appraisal, offering comprehensive appraisal services in Muskoka, Haliburton, and Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. His extensive clientele includes municipalities, lenders, lawyers, businesses, and private individuals with diverse needs such as review reports, expropriation consultations, appraisal reports for financing, litigation, divorce, financial planning, the Ecogift Program, tax matters, non-arms length transfer of title, estate settlement, and government agency reports. Shawn holds a license as a Realtor with Royal Heritage Realty Ltd., enabling him to deliver realtor and appraisal services within the Muskoka area.
Work Experience: During his tenure as an AACI designated appraiser with Central Ontario Appraisals (Newmarket) Inc., Shawn O’Connor provided appraisals for the Ministry of Transportation, the Town of Aurora, businesses, individuals and lending institutions. These services were crucial for expropriation proceedings, cash-in-lieu, financial planning, and assisting with financing in areas like Muskoka, Vaughan, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, and surrounding regions. As a Realtor in Muskoka, Shawn O’Connor effectively marketed real estate and skillfully represented clients in transactions involving waterfront, commercial, and residential properties.
History: Before venturing into the real estate field, Mr. O’Connor amassed a wealth of experience that included residential and commercial renovation contracting, website design services, commercial TV-film soundtrack production and music composition. As a member of a news television and documentary crew, Shawn was honoured with a Certificate of Sincere Appreciation from Honourable Joe Clark, P.C., M. P., Secretary of State for External Affairs. This recognition was a testament to his dedicated service in organizing the Open Skies Conference in Ottawa.
QUALIFICATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
AACI Accredited Appraiser, Appraisal Institute of Canada having qualified by examination and holding Certificate Number 4022 of the Appraisal Institute of Canada issued June of 2006.
EDUCATION
Mr. O’Connor studied appraisal at the University of British Columbia, accounting and economics at the University of Ottawa and the University of Western Ontario.
Bachelor of Commerce – University of Ottawa
Graduated with Honours
Financial Studies – Bachelor of Arts – University of Western Ontario
PGCV – University of British Columbia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006 – Present: AACI Designated Appraiser, A1 Accurate Appraisal – Owner/Operator (Bracebridge)
2021 – Present: Real Estate Sales Representative, Royal Heritage Realty Ltd.
2015 – 2021: Real Estate Sales Representative, Enjoy Muskoka Realty Inc. (Bracebridge)
2012 – 2015: Real Estate Sales Representative, Your Choice Realty Corp. (Huntsville)
2009-2012: Real Estate Sales Representative, Commonwealth Adventure Real Estate Inc. (Gravenhurst)
2006 – 2007: AACI Designated Appraiser, Central Ontario Appraisals (Newmarket) Inc., Real Estate Sales Representative, Home Life Muskoka Real Estate Ltd. (Bracebridge)
2004 – 2006: Real Estate Sales Representative, Re/Max Lake County Realty Inc. (Gravenhurst)
MEMBERSHIPS
Appraisal Institute of Canada
OREA – Ontario Real Estate Association
TRREB – Toronto Regional Real Estate Bboard
Canadian Commercial Council of Realtors of the Canadian Real Estate Association
SOCAN – Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
AWARDS
1990 Certificate of Sincere Appreciation from Honourable Joe Clark, P.C., M. P., Secretary of State for External Affairs for dedicated service in the organization of the Open Skies Conference, Ottawa.
