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 Kingston.
The Kingston real estate market
As of June 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Kingston stood at $549,900, down 1.2% year-over-year. The average home, all property types combined, traded near $652,470. Inventory sat at roughly 4.3 months of supply.
Scope: Ensemble de la juridiction de la chambre (MLS® System of the Kingston and Area Real Estate Association) — pas uniquement la ville de Kingston ; aucune ventilation municipale publiée. · Kingston and Area Real Estate Association (KAREA) · Jun 2026. — Source : Kingston and Area Real Estate Association (KAREA)
The other verified professionals in Kingston
- Real Estate Broker — Kingston 1 sector covered
- Mortgage Broker — Kingston 1 sector covered
- Home Inspector — Kingston 1 sector covered
- Real Estate Lawyer — Kingston 1 sector covered
Frequently asked questions
The Kingston real estate market
As of June 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Kingston stood at $549,900, down 1.2% year-over-year. The average home, all property types combined, traded near $652,470. Inventory sat at roughly 4.3 months of supply.
How many Kingston sectors have a verified certified appraiser?
1 of 1 sectors listed in Kingston. 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 Kingston 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