Muskoka Real Estate Appraisals – real property valuations in Muskoka, Ontario Canada. “Muskoka appraiser” is a term used by real estate stakeholders and others who wish to identify individuals with the skills and qualifications to value land and/or buildings in Muskoka, Parry Sound or Haliburton. You are at the right place if you are looking for a Muskoka appraiser. Contact the appraiser for information about real estate appraisal services in Muskoka.
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
Muskoka – The Lakelands Association of Realtors
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.
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May 2024
Canadian home sales slipped 1.7% month-over-month but were up 10.1%myear-over-year, according to the latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Affordability and higher interest rates continue to
impact market activity, causing many prospective buyers to delay their home purchase while they wait for borrowing costs to drop and affordability to improve.
New Listings increased 7.9 percent for Waterfront homes and 12.5 percent for Non-Waterfront homes. Sales decreased 9.6 percent for Waterfront homes and 13.0 percent for Non-Waterfront homes. Inventory increased
50.3 percent for Waterfront homes and 41.3 percent for Non-Waterfront homes.
Median Sales Price decreased 3.5 percent to $892,250 for Waterfront homes and 2.7 percent to $664,500 for Non-Waterfront homes. Days on Market increased 25.0 percent for Waterfront homes and 38.7 percent for
Non-Waterfront homes. Months Supply of Inventory increased 41.5 percent for Waterfront homes and 40.4 percent for Non-Waterfront homes.
Nationally, the number of newly listed homes increased 2.8% month-overmonth, according to CREA. The slowdown in home sales, coupled with the rise in new listings, helped inventory jump 6.5% to the highest level since before the pandemic, for a 4.2 months’ supply at the current sales pace. Meanwhile, the MLS Home Price Index (HPI) remained unchanged from the previous month, marking the third consecutive month of price stability.
