An appraiser estimates a property's market value for a purchase, refinancing, estate, separation or dispute — a signed report that carries weight with lenders, insurers and courts, unlike a broker's informal estimate. The professional designation is the key signal. Before retaining one, verify an active designation (AACI or CRA from the Appraisal Institute of Canada, or the provincial equivalent), experience with the property type involved, and a real footing in the local market. Payotte verifies the designation individually on the official register and recommends a single appraiser per sector of Vancouver.
The Vancouver real estate market
As of June 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Vancouver stood at $1,099,100, down 6% year-over-year. Inventory sat at roughly 7.1 months of supply.
Scope: Metro Vancouver (territoire GVR) · Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR) · Jun 2026. — Source : Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR)
The other verified professionals in Vancouver
- Real Estate Broker — Vancouver 8 sectors covered
- Mortgage Broker — Vancouver 8 sectors covered
- Home Inspector — Vancouver 7 sectors covered
- Real Estate Lawyer — Vancouver 8 sectors covered
Frequently asked questions
The Vancouver real estate market
As of June 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Vancouver stood at $1,099,100, down 6% year-over-year. Inventory sat at roughly 7.1 months of supply.
How many Vancouver sectors have a verified certified appraiser?
8 of 8 sectors listed in Vancouver. Payotte publishes ONE professional per sector and trade: the table above lists every covered sector, with the selected name and its score out of 100.
How is the Vancouver certified appraiser selected?
Payotte applies an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), active provincial licence (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising. The licence number is published so you can check it yourself at the regulator's register.
Does Payotte earn a commission?
No. Payotte is a free, independent, ad-free service. No commission is earned and no professional pays to appear on the site.
How much does a property appraisal cost?
Published figures for a residential appraisal (financing or market value) range from $150 to $600 depending on the source and year: Ratehub cites $150–$500, Nesto $300–$500 (March 2025), WOWA $300–$600 (August 2025) and CMHC $250–$350. Sources genuinely diverge, so Payotte reports the spread rather than a blended number.
When the appraisal is ordered for a mortgage, the borrower usually pays the fee — but the appraiser's client is the lender (Appraisal Institute of Canada).
Sources: WOWA — Closing costs calculator (Aug 2025) · AIC — For property owners