BENEFITS OF AN APPRAISAL

Purchasing a home is the single largest investment that you will make in your lifetime. The real estate agent, vendor, bank, city, and yourself all have a vested interest in your purchase. That's a lot of people involved. Combine that with changing property values, market trends and new laws, and it can seem like there's no one really looking out for you. You may ask: “Who can I rely on?”

You wouldn't buy a car without a mechanic looking at it first. You wouldn't take out a prescription without consulting with a doctor. So why would you buy a house without having someone you trust check it out?

Call a member of the Saskatchewan Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada to make sure you get a fair deal. When you hire a member of SKAIC, you're hiring a professional you can trust. They work for only one person – you! It's their job to determine the market value of any house or property so that you know the value of what you are buying or selling.

Knowledge is the cornerstone of appraisal. Members of the Saskatchewan Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada have had years of education and training and they put it to work for you. It's their job to keep you up to date with changes in market trends and laws that affect real estate values. Combining their knowledge and expertise with a thorough investigation of the property and the area, an appraiser will give you a professional opinion that you can trust.

Knowledge is your greatest bargaining tool when buying a home. You want to be sure you pay a fair price, and receive assurance that the house you get is worth what you pay. An informed purchaser places the following clause into their Purchase Agreement: "Subject to a full appraisal being performed and meeting or exceeding the agreed offer.”

When you hire a member of the Saskatchewan Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada, you are hiring:

·         someone who will provide objective judgment;

·         someone who has the education and training required to back up their value estimates;

·         someone who adheres to a professional set of values and standards;

someone who can tell you what the real cost of buying property SHOULD be.