Muskoka AACI appraiser

About the Muskoka Real Estate Appraiser

What is a Muskoka appraisal? An appraisal in Muskoka is a real property valuation 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.

More info here: https://a1accurateappraisal.com/aaci-appraiser-muskoka-member-of-the-appraisal-institute-of-canada-muskoka-appraiser/

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January 2024 – Real Estate Market Overview
National home sales rose 8.7% month-over-month and 3.7% year-over year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), snapping a six-month streak of declines and marking one of the stronger periods of home sales since last spring and summer. Despite the end-of-year boost in activity, annual home sales came in at 443,511 units in 2023, a decline of 11.1% from the previous year. CREA remains optimistic about the market going forward, forecasting residential sales will increase 10.4% annually to about 490,000 units in 2024.
New Listings increased 46.8 percent for Waterfront homes and 5.5 percent for Non-Waterfront homes. Sales decreased 29.4 percent for Waterfront homes but increased 0.5 percent for Non-Waterfront homes. Inventory increased 59.0 percent for Waterfront homes and 36.9 percent for Non-Waterfront homes.
Median Sales Price decreased 2.8 percent to $874,500 for Waterfront homes and 5.2 percent to $616,000 for Non-Waterfront homes. Days on Market increased 4.1 percent for Waterfront homes and 20.8 percent for Non-Waterfront homes. Months Supply of Inventory increased 66.7 percent for Waterfront homes and 44.8 percent for Non-Waterfront homes.
Although sales were up, new listings continued to decline nationwide, sliding 5.1% month-over-month as of last measure, bringing the national sales-to-new listings ratio up from a balanced 50.5% to 57.8%, according to CREA. Inventory was down from the previous month, for a 3.8 months’ supply heading into January. As the market tightens, national sales prices have mostly held steady, with the Aggregate Composite MLS Home Price Index (HPI) falling 0.8% month-over-month. CREA predicts average home prices will rise 2.3% annually, with Alberta and the East Coast expected to see larger price gains this year.
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