Kempton Appraisals Limited is Payotte's verified certified appraiser for Dartmouth–Bedford, Halifax, as of June 7, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association (NSREAA); AIC designation (AACI/CRA) licence, declared, 43 years of experience (since 1983), 5/5 across 2 Google reviews. Payotte score: 61/100. Data verified on June 7, 2026 (Google reviews).
Verified June 7, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 8/35 | |
| Experience | 30/30 | |
| Licence | 12/15 | |
| Local presence | 8/15 | |
| Bonus | 3/5 |
paulyoung@kemptonappraisals.com
376 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1K8 Get directions ↗
Languages : English
Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association (NSREAA); AIC designation (AACI/CRA)
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Specialty : Residential and commercial property valuations
Local presence : dartmouth-bedford
Why this reference : Dartmouth appraisal firm established in 1983, accredited by the Appraisal Institute of Canada with AACI- and CRA-designated appraisers serving all of HRM.
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- Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association (NSREAA); AIC designation (AACI/CRA) licence — to confirm on the public register ↗
- 5★ rating, 2 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on June 7, 2026 · Our methodology
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best certified appraiser in Dartmouth–Bedford in 2026?
Kempton Appraisals Limited is Payotte's verified certified appraiser for Dartmouth–Bedford, Halifax, as of June 7, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association (NSREAA); AIC designation (AACI/CRA) licence, declared, 43 years of experience (since 1983), 5/5 across 2 Google reviews. Payotte score: 61/100. Data verified on June 7, 2026 (Google reviews).
What is the Dartmouth–Bedford real estate market like in 2026?
Nova Scotia carried about 4.8 months of housing inventory in early 2026, up from 4.4 a year earlier, a more balanced level that has restored buyer choice across family-oriented Dartmouth and Bedford. (Source: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS (NSAR), March 2026 (months-of-inventory figure is province-wide). https://www.nsrealtors.ca/)
How was the best certified appraiser in Dartmouth–Bedford selected?
Payotte uses 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.
Is the information on this expert up to date?
Data is captured on the date shown. The licence is assumed active at production time and verified before publication. If in doubt, check with the regulatory body (Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association (NSREAA); AIC designation (AACI/CRA)).
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