Michael Lau is Payotte's verified certified appraiser for Etobicoke, Toronto, as of May 31, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — AIC membership, declared (Appraisal Institute of Canada, a professional association), 17 years of experience (since 2009), 5/5 across 71 Google reviews. Payotte score: 82/100. Data verified on May 31, 2026 (Google reviews).
Verified May 31, 2026
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 29/35 | |
| Experience | 26/30 | |
| Licence | 12/15 | |
| Local presence | 15/15 | |
| Bonus | 0/5 |
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Local presence : Etobicoke (firm HQ); serves GTA
Why this reference : Etobicoke-headquartered firm (11 Gort Ave) led by Michael Lau, CRA, P.App, appraising in Southern Ontario since 2009 and founder of A.L.L. Appraisal Services (2012). 5.0-star firm Google profile (71 reviews); team includes additional CRA-designated appraisers (Meagan ~13 yrs, Kenny ~8 yrs). Office located in the sector = full local-anchor credit.
Why 82/100, and not 100?
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- No verifiable distinction found (industry award, press citation, teaching role). Absence of evidence, not evidence of absence.
- No licence number published on this profile. The body is named, but without a number a reader cannot confirm the registration in the register themselves.
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Who is the best certified appraiser in Etobicoke in 2026?
Michael Lau is Payotte's verified certified appraiser for Etobicoke, Toronto, as of May 31, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — AIC membership, declared (Appraisal Institute of Canada, a professional association), 17 years of experience (since 2009), 5/5 across 71 Google reviews. Payotte score: 82/100. Data verified on May 31, 2026 (Google reviews).
Which certified appraiser should I choose in Toronto?
Payotte selects one certified appraiser per Toronto sector. For Etobicoke, it is Michael Lau (82/100), based on a score drawn from public data, with no commission.
What is the Etobicoke real estate market like in 2026?
Figures for the City of Toronto as a whole, which includes Etobicoke. In October 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across the City of Toronto stood at $908,800, down 3.6% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $1,075,627. By property type: detached $1,422,800 (−3.82%), semi-detached $1,116,100 (−4.08%), townhouse $702,900 (−6.94%), and apartment $540,100 (−6.97%). There were 2,184 sales during the month. With 4.6 months of inventory, the market is balanced by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Homes took an average of 30 days to sell. (Source: TRREB, October 2026)
How was the best certified appraiser in Etobicoke 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.
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