{"id":30003,"date":"2014-03-26T02:45:53","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T06:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/cpv-issue\/2010-volume-54-book-1\/"},"modified":"2014-03-26T02:46:53","modified_gmt":"2014-03-25T22:46:53","slug":"2010-volume-54-tome-1","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/cpv-issue\/2010-volume-54-tome-1\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 &#8211; Volume 54 &#8211; Tome 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>REAL VALUE EXPERTS  |  EXPERTS EN \u00c9VALUATION<\/p>\n<p>Taking ownership \u2013<br \/>\nwhy you matter<br \/>\nPGCV grads enhance<br \/>\ntheir career opportunities<\/p>\n<p>CUSPAP \u2013<br \/>\nwhat\u2019s new for 2010<br \/>\nEvolving court rules<br \/>\non expert evidence<\/p>\n<p>Life<br \/>\nlease<br \/>\nhousing<br \/>\nStrategic<br \/>\nAsset Management<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property<\/p>\n<p>VALUATION \u00c9VALUATION<br \/>\n Immobili\u00e8re au Canada<\/p>\n<p>VOLUME  54  |  BOOK 1  |  2010THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE OF CANADA<\/p>\n<p>* Member Image Library<br \/>\n   see contents page<\/p>\n<p>ACI is a division of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK), a leading provider of risk assessment solutions to professionals in insurance, healthcare, mortgage<br \/>\nlending, government, risk management, and human resources. Verisk Analytics includes the holdings of Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) and its<br \/>\nsubsidiaries, which provide essential solutions to the insurance, mortgage lending, and healthcare markets. For more information, visit www.verisk.com.<\/p>\n<p>JUMP Navigation Feature<\/p>\n<p>Get Started with CRAL2010\u2122<br \/>\nCRAL2010\u2122 offers advanced features and tools <\/p>\n<p>designed to help make form filling easier and more <\/p>\n<p>complete. CRAL provides best-of-breed tracking, forms, <\/p>\n<p>digital photo imaging, comps database management, <\/p>\n<p>integrated sketching, and mobile software. Save time <\/p>\n<p>with enhanced views and functionality to help improve <\/p>\n<p>your report writing capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>A product simple enough for a new user but powerful <\/p>\n<p>enough to suit the largest appraisal companies and <\/p>\n<p>financial institutions,  CRAL is used by thousands of <\/p>\n<p>companies in Canada who continue to help drive its <\/p>\n<p>unrivaled feature set.<\/p>\n<p>$599*<\/p>\n<p> \u25aa Appraisal Forms Library<br \/>\n \u25aa Order Tracking<br \/>\n \u25aa Photo Management<br \/>\n \u25aa Comps Database<br \/>\n \u25aa ACI Sketch\u2122<br \/>\n \u25aa Digital Signature (One) <\/p>\n<p> \u25aa MapPoint (One Year)<br \/>\n \u25aa Free PDF Creator<br \/>\n \u25aa ACI365\u2122 Website (One Year)<br \/>\n \u25aa Premier Plus Service (One Year)<br \/>\n \u25aa Concierge Service<\/p>\n<p>CALL 800-234-8727 TodAy<\/p>\n<p>The Appraiser\u2019s Choice\u2122<br \/>\nPayable in US dollars<\/p>\n<p>800-234-8727 AppraisersChoice.com<\/p>\n<p>Learn More about CRAL2010\u2122<br \/>\nVisit AppraisersChoice.com and learn more<br \/>\nabout the new features in CRAL2010\u2122<\/p>\n<p> \u25aa Online Training Sessions<br \/>\n \u25aa inMotion Videos<br \/>\n \u25aa Tech Doc Library<br \/>\n \u25aa ACI Forum<br \/>\n \u25aa Appraisal Talk Blog featuring  <\/p>\n<p>George Opelka, Senior Vice President<\/p>\n<p>CRAL2010\u2122 Highlights<br \/>\n\u25aa\u25aa New!\u25aaJump\u25aaNavigation\u25aaFeature\u25aa<\/p>\n<p>for quick and easy access to<br \/>\nall pages of the report<\/p>\n<p>\u25aa\u25aa enhanced!\u25aaComps\u25aaArrangement\u25aa<br \/>\nto choose the order in which<br \/>\ncomps are displayed<\/p>\n<p>\u25aa\u25aa enhanced!\u25aaSpell\u25aaCheck targets<br \/>\nmisspelled words quickly with<br \/>\nimproved word highlighting<\/p>\n<p>Concierge Service<br \/>\nA CRAL Implementation Specialist is at your<br \/>\nservice and available to walk you through<br \/>\nthe set-up process to ensure your system is<br \/>\nready when you are.<\/p>\n<p> \u25aa Consult\u2014Directly from Our Desk to Yours<br \/>\n \u25aa Configure\u2014System Configuration<br \/>\n \u25aa Coach\u2014We Train Your Staff<\/p>\n<p>ACI Sketch\u2122<br \/>\nSimple to use with a minimal learning curve<br \/>\nand intuitive features like:<\/p>\n<p> \u25aa Online Help<br \/>\n \u25aa Tape Measure Tool<br \/>\n \u25aa Feet &#038; Inches<br \/>\n \u25aa Labels<br \/>\n \u25aa Symbols<br \/>\n \u25aa Arcs<br \/>\n \u25aa Copy &#038; Paste<\/p>\n<p>CRAL2010\u2122<\/p>\n<p>Form300  01\/10<\/p>\n<p>t 800-234-8727 f 386-246-3811AppraisersChoice.com<\/p>\n<p>THE APPRAISER\u2019S CHOICE\u2122<\/p>\n<p>THE APPRAISER\u2019S CHOICE\u2122<\/p>\n<p>CRAL2010\u2122<\/p>\n<p>C<br \/>\nR<br \/>\nA<br \/>\nL<br \/>\n2010<\/p>\n<p>\u2122<\/p>\n<p>80<br \/>\n0<br \/>\n-234-8727<\/p>\n<p>A<br \/>\np<br \/>\np<br \/>\nraisersC<\/p>\n<p>ho<br \/>\nice.co<\/p>\n<p>m<\/p>\n<p>Printed on Recycled Paper<\/p>\n<p>*Single user license<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.verisk.com<br \/>\nwww.appraiserschoice.com<\/p>\n<p>ACI is a division of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK), a leading provider of risk assessment solutions to professionals in insurance, healthcare, mortgage<br \/>\nlending, government, risk management, and human resources. Verisk Analytics includes the holdings of Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) and its<br \/>\nsubsidiaries, which provide essential solutions to the insurance, mortgage lending, and healthcare markets. For more information, visit www.verisk.com.<\/p>\n<p>JUMP Navigation Feature<\/p>\n<p>Get Started with CRAL2010\u2122<br \/>\nCRAL2010\u2122 offers advanced features and tools <\/p>\n<p>designed to help make form filling easier and more <\/p>\n<p>complete. CRAL provides best-of-breed tracking, forms, <\/p>\n<p>digital photo imaging, comps database management, <\/p>\n<p>integrated sketching, and mobile software. Save time <\/p>\n<p>with enhanced views and functionality to help improve <\/p>\n<p>your report writing capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>A product simple enough for a new user but powerful <\/p>\n<p>enough to suit the largest appraisal companies and <\/p>\n<p>financial institutions,  CRAL is used by thousands of <\/p>\n<p>companies in Canada who continue to help drive its <\/p>\n<p>unrivaled feature set.<\/p>\n<p>$599*<\/p>\n<p> \u25aa Appraisal Forms Library<br \/>\n \u25aa Order Tracking<br \/>\n \u25aa Photo Management<br \/>\n \u25aa Comps Database<br \/>\n \u25aa ACI Sketch\u2122<br \/>\n \u25aa Digital Signature (One) <\/p>\n<p> \u25aa MapPoint (One Year)<br \/>\n \u25aa Free PDF Creator<br \/>\n \u25aa ACI365\u2122 Website (One Year)<br \/>\n \u25aa Premier Plus Service (One Year)<br \/>\n \u25aa Concierge Service<\/p>\n<p>CALL 800-234-8727 TodAy<\/p>\n<p>The Appraiser\u2019s Choice\u2122<br \/>\nPayable in US dollars<\/p>\n<p>800-234-8727 AppraisersChoice.com<\/p>\n<p>Learn More about CRAL2010\u2122<br \/>\nVisit AppraisersChoice.com and learn more<br \/>\nabout the new features in CRAL2010\u2122<\/p>\n<p> \u25aa Online Training Sessions<br \/>\n \u25aa inMotion Videos<br \/>\n \u25aa Tech Doc Library<br \/>\n \u25aa ACI Forum<br \/>\n \u25aa Appraisal Talk Blog featuring  <\/p>\n<p>George Opelka, Senior Vice President<\/p>\n<p>CRAL2010\u2122 Highlights<br \/>\n\u25aa\u25aa New!\u25aaJump\u25aaNavigation\u25aaFeature\u25aa<\/p>\n<p>for quick and easy access to<br \/>\nall pages of the report<\/p>\n<p>\u25aa\u25aa enhanced!\u25aaComps\u25aaArrangement\u25aa<br \/>\nto choose the order in which<br \/>\ncomps are displayed<\/p>\n<p>\u25aa\u25aa enhanced!\u25aaSpell\u25aaCheck targets<br \/>\nmisspelled words quickly with<br \/>\nimproved word highlighting<\/p>\n<p>Concierge Service<br \/>\nA CRAL Implementation Specialist is at your<br \/>\nservice and available to walk you through<br \/>\nthe set-up process to ensure your system is<br \/>\nready when you are.<\/p>\n<p> \u25aa Consult\u2014Directly from Our Desk to Yours<br \/>\n \u25aa Configure\u2014System Configuration<br \/>\n \u25aa Coach\u2014We Train Your Staff<\/p>\n<p>ACI Sketch\u2122<br \/>\nSimple to use with a minimal learning curve<br \/>\nand intuitive features like:<\/p>\n<p> \u25aa Online Help<br \/>\n \u25aa Tape Measure Tool<br \/>\n \u25aa Feet &#038; Inches<br \/>\n \u25aa Labels<br \/>\n \u25aa Symbols<br \/>\n \u25aa Arcs<br \/>\n \u25aa Copy &#038; Paste<\/p>\n<p>CRAL2010\u2122<\/p>\n<p>Form300  01\/10<\/p>\n<p>t 800-234-8727 f 386-246-3811AppraisersChoice.com<\/p>\n<p>THE APPRAISER\u2019S CHOICE\u2122<\/p>\n<p>THE APPRAISER\u2019S CHOICE\u2122<\/p>\n<p>CRAL2010\u2122<br \/>\nC<br \/>\nR<br \/>\nA<br \/>\nL<br \/>\n2010<\/p>\n<p>\u2122<\/p>\n<p>80<br \/>\n0<br \/>\n-234-8727<\/p>\n<p>A<br \/>\np<br \/>\np<br \/>\nraisersC<\/p>\n<p>ho<br \/>\nice.co<\/p>\n<p>m<\/p>\n<p>Printed on Recycled Paper<\/p>\n<p>*Single user license<\/p>\n<p>www.appraiserschoice.com<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada44<\/p>\n<p>403-200 Catherine Street,<br \/>\nOttawa, ON  K2P 2K9 <\/p>\n<p>Phone: (613) 234-6533 Fax: (613) 234-7197<br \/>\nWeb site: www.aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Contact us at: info@aicanada.ca&emsp;<\/p>\n<p>Board of Directors<br \/>\nconseil d\u2019administration<\/p>\n<p>President \u2013 Pr\u00e9sident<br \/>\nSheila Young, AACI, P.App (AB) <\/p>\n<p>President Elect \u2013 Pr\u00e9sident d\u00e9sign\u00e9<br \/>\nGrant Uba, AACI, P.App (ON)<\/p>\n<p>Immediate Past-president \u2013<br \/>\nPr\u00e9sident sortant<\/p>\n<p>George Maurice, AACI, P. App., Fellow (ON)<\/p>\n<p>Vice-Presidents \u2013 Vice-pr\u00e9sidents<br \/>\nKimberly Maber, AACI, P.App (SK)<\/p>\n<p> John Yannacopoulos, AACI, P.App (BC)<\/p>\n<p>Directors \u2013 Directeurs<br \/>\nGreg Bennett, AACI, P.App (NL)<br \/>\nGeorge Ward, AACI, P.App (BC)<\/p>\n<p>Michael Mendela, AACI P.App (ON)<br \/>\n Alfred Mullally, AACI, P.App (NS)<\/p>\n<p>Andre St-Arnaud, CRA (QC)<br \/>\n David Shum, AACI, P.App (AB)<\/p>\n<p>David Babineau, AACI, P. App., Fellow (NB)<br \/>\n Lorne Mikulik, AACI, P.App (MB)<br \/>\nScott McEwen, AACI, P.App (PE)<\/p>\n<p>Chief Executive Officer<br \/>\nGeorges Lozano, MPA, Ottawa<\/p>\n<p>Director of Marketing &#038; Communications<br \/>\nJoanne Charlebois, Ottawa<\/p>\n<p>Managing Editor \u2013<br \/>\nR\u00e9dacteur administratif<\/p>\n<p>Craig Kelman, Winnipeg<\/p>\n<p>Assistant Editor \u2013<br \/>\nR\u00e9dacteur en chef adjoint<\/p>\n<p>Cheryl Parisien, Winnipeg<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Board<br \/>\nAIC would like to thank the following  <\/p>\n<p>individuals for their assistance and support:<br \/>\nGrant Uba, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Chair<\/p>\n<p>John Peebles, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nAndr\u00e9 Beaudoin, CRA<\/p>\n<p>David Lopatka, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nJoanne Hayes,  AACI, P. App<\/p>\n<p>Rob Grycko, CRA<br \/>\nJane Londerville, B.Sc., M.B.A.,AACI (Hon)<br \/>\nAssociate Professor, University of Guelph<\/p>\n<p>Publication management, design and production by:<\/p>\n<p>The articles printed in this issue represent authors\u2019 opinions only and are not<br \/>\nnecessarily endorsed by the APPRAISAL INSTITUTE OF CANADA. Copyright 2010 by<br \/>\nthe APPRAISAL INSTITUTE OF CANADA. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole<br \/>\nor in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Subscription, $40.00 per<br \/>\nyear. Printed in Canada. Les articles imprim\u00e9s dans ce num\u00e9ro ne rep\u00e9sentent que<br \/>\nl\u2019opinion de leur auteur respectif, mais ne sont pas n\u00e9ces\u2013sairement endoss\u00e9s par<br \/>\nL\u2019INSTITUT CANADIEN DES \u00c9vALUATEURS. Tous droits reserv\u00e9s 2008 par L\u2019INSTITUT<br \/>\nCANADIEN DES \u00c9vALUATEURS. La reproduction totale ou partielle sous quelque form<br \/>\nque se soit sans authorisation \u00e9crite est absolument interdite. Abonnement $40.00<br \/>\npar ann\u00e9e. Imprim\u00e9 au Canada.<br \/>\n* The Appraisal Institute of Canada reserves the right to reject advertising<br \/>\nthat it deems to be inappropriate.<br \/>\n** The publisher and the Appraisal Institute of Canada cannot be held liable for<br \/>\nany material used or claims made in advertising included in this publication.<br \/>\nIndexed in the Canadian Business Index and available on-line in the Canadian<br \/>\nBusiness &#038; Current Af fairs database.<\/p>\n<p>iSSN 0827-2697<\/p>\n<p>3rd Floor \u2013 2020 Portage Avenue<br \/>\nWinnipeg, MB R3J 0K4<\/p>\n<p>Phone: 866-985-9780 \u2022 Fax: 866-985-9799<br \/>\nE-mail: info@kelman.ca \u2022 Web: www.kelman.ca<\/p>\n<p>Design\/Layout: Tracy Toutant<br \/>\nAdvertising Manager: Kris Fillion<\/p>\n<p>Advertising Co-ordinator: Lauren Campbell<\/p>\n<p>Publication Mails Agreement #40008249.<br \/>\nReturn undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Appraisal Institute of Canada,<br \/>\n403-200 Catherine St., Ottawa, ON  K2P 2K9. Email: info@aicanada.ca <\/p>\n<p>Published by the<br \/>\nVolume 54, book 1, 2010<\/p>\n<p>contents<\/p>\n<p>Do&emsp;your&emsp;part&emsp;for&emsp;the&emsp;environment&emsp;\u2013&emsp;reuse&emsp;and&emsp;recycle.<\/p>\n<p>6 time \u2013 your most valuable asset<br \/>\n7 Le temps \u2013 Un atout <\/p>\n<p>des plus importants!<\/p>\n<p>8 the year ahead<br \/>\n10 Regard sur l\u2019ann\u00e9e qui vient<br \/>\n13 2010 aic annual <\/p>\n<p>conference<\/p>\n<p>14 responding to a<br \/>\nrapidly changing<br \/>\nmarketplace<\/p>\n<p>17 evolving court rules<br \/>\non expert evidence<\/p>\n<p>18 Bringing your marketing online<\/p>\n<p>20 CUSPAP \u2013 What\u2019s new for 2010?<br \/>\n21 NUPPec \u2013 quoi de neuf en 2010?<br \/>\n22  taking <\/p>\n<p>ownership \u2013 why<br \/>\nyou matter<\/p>\n<p>23 Peer reviewers<br \/>\nidentify common errors<\/p>\n<p>24 appraisal standards \u2013<br \/>\nthe rules of art or science?<\/p>\n<p>26 candidates and use of the term<br \/>\n\u2018appraiser\u2019<\/p>\n<p>27 Working in<br \/>\ncollaboration<br \/>\nfor change<\/p>\n<p>28 WaVO<br \/>\ninvites your<br \/>\nparticipation<\/p>\n<p>29 candidates\u2019<br \/>\nFaQs for cPY<\/p>\n<p>30 Spotlight on continuing<br \/>\nProfessional Development<\/p>\n<p>32 PgcV grads enhance career<br \/>\nopportunities<\/p>\n<p>34 Designations\/candidates\/<br \/>\nStudents<\/p>\n<p>35 Member satisfaction \u2013 home<br \/>\nand auto insurance<\/p>\n<p>36 News<br \/>\n39 Possible valuation issues with <\/p>\n<p>life lease housing<\/p>\n<p>42 Strategic asset management<br \/>\n(real property)<\/p>\n<p>46 calendar of events<\/p>\n<p>About our cover \u2022 Sur le cover<br \/>\nAIC\u2019s Marketing and Communications Committee is assembling a corporate image library to reduce our reliance on stock photography<br \/>\nand to provide a consistent bank of AIC-tailored digital images as part of our brand identity. These will be used in various media applica-<br \/>\ntions to enhance the AIC brand and services.\u00a0The initial stage of this project has been completed in the Winnipeg area under the guidance<br \/>\nof AIC member, Laura Kemp.\u00a0Below is a list of all AIC members who are either featured on this cover or will be in other AIC resources.\u00a0We<br \/>\nthank them for their collaboration on this project.<br \/>\nLe Comit\u00e9 sur le marketing et les communications de l\u2019ICE s\u2019affaire \u00e0 monter une phototh\u00e8que afin de r\u00e9duire le recours aux entreprises<br \/>\nd\u2019archives photographiques et b\u00e2tir une banque d\u2019images num\u00e9riques convenant sp\u00e9cifiquement \u00e0 la notori\u00e9t\u00e9 de la marque de l\u2019ICE. Ces<br \/>\nphotographies seront utilis\u00e9es dans diverses applications m\u00e9diatiques pour rehausser la marque et les services de l\u2019ICE. L\u2019\u00e9tape pr\u00e9liminaire<br \/>\nde ce projet a \u00e9t\u00e9 compl\u00e9t\u00e9e dans la r\u00e9gion de Winnipeg sous la direction de Laura Kemp, membre de l\u2019ICE. Dans les lignes qui suivent, vous<br \/>\ntrouverez une liste de tous les membres de l\u2019ICE qui ont \u00e9t\u00e9 mis en vedette dans ce cover ou qui le seront dans d\u2019autres ressources de l\u2019ICE. Nous<br \/>\nles remercions pour leur collaboration \u00e0 ce projet.<br \/>\nAlexander R. Warga, AACI Darryl R. Pratt, AACI Deana Halladay, CRA Erin J. MacKenzie, CRA<br \/>\nGary Page, Student  Gordon J. Tomiuk, AACI (Fellow) Gordon J. Daman, AACI Gregory W. Fehr, Candidate<br \/>\nIan R. Toogood, CRA Kelly L. Clement, Candidate Kenneth F. Smith, AACI Laura J. Kemp, Candidate<br \/>\nLinda D. Sherrett, CRA Rebecca L. Dowswell, CRA Robert J. Grycko, CRA  Ron M. Neufeld, CRA<br \/>\nRon E. Suchy, Candidate Surinder M. Pal, AACI Wendy J. MacKenzie, CRA<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VUSSt5Moyw\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; Appraisal Institute of Canada\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/embed\/#?secret=vPoTes5F0P#?secret=VUSSt5Moyw\" data-secret=\"VUSSt5Moyw\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nmailto:info@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:info@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:info@kelman.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.kelman.ca<\/p>\n<p>Make an Incredibly Smart Decision<br \/>\nwww.solidifi.com<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re<br \/>\nthe best<br \/>\nThanks for verifying it every day<\/p>\n<p>Day after day our 3,000 strong appraisal network proves why they are the best in the business, with:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 consistent delivery of high-quality reports \u2022 uncompromising commitment to meeting deadlines<br \/>\n\u2022 local area expertise \u2022 dedication to professionalism and service<\/p>\n<p>As Canada\u2019s only full fee appraisal management company, thank you for enabling us to provide<br \/>\nlenders across Canada with the next generation in appraisal management. If you\u2019re not already<br \/>\non our network, contact us at 1-866-583-3983 or contactus@solidifi.com<\/p>\n<p>CAN_CPVMagSolidifiAMC-AdQ2.indd   1 2\/9\/10   4:32:22 PM<\/p>\n<p>mailto:contactus@solidifi.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.solidifi.com<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada66<\/p>\n<p>President\u2019s message<\/p>\n<p>Sheila Young<br \/>\nAACI, P. App., AIC President<\/p>\n<p>time \u2013 your<br \/>\nmost valuable asset<\/p>\n<p>ne of my resolutions for 2010 is to link<br \/>\nmy learning plan with the objectives<br \/>\nthat I would like to accomplish. Sounds <\/p>\n<p>simple, but, in the past, my love of learning has<br \/>\nsent me on interesting and fun journeys that were<br \/>\nnot relevant to my work life. Competition in the<br \/>\nworkplace is greater now than in the past few<br \/>\nyears, so a competitive edge seems constructive. <\/p>\n<p>Everyone is busy, including me, so finding the<br \/>\ntime for learning is difficult. Time can be spent in<br \/>\nso many more seemingly useful ways like earning<br \/>\na living, or getting some R&#038;R. My resolution<br \/>\nis really about using time wisely, so a relevant<br \/>\nevening course or two seems like a good idea. Plus,<br \/>\nwhether the courses are offered by UBC or my local<br \/>\ncommunity college, I can receive CPD credits for<br \/>\nmy time and effort. <\/p>\n<p>A project management course would be<br \/>\nvaluable. Project management is planning,<br \/>\norganizing and managing resources to achieve a<br \/>\ngoal. In a multidisciplinary environment, I work<br \/>\nwith engineers, accountants and other consultants<br \/>\nto provide recommendations to people or clients<br \/>\nwho make decisions. Project management will<br \/>\nhelp me to take the lead on the project rather<br \/>\nthan feeding into the projects managed by others.<br \/>\nLeading, while more stressful, is usually more<br \/>\nprofitable.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018fine art of diplomacy\u2019 sounds like a few<br \/>\nwinter evenings well spent. As AIC President, I<br \/>\nhave been asked to be an unbiased mediator in<br \/>\ndisagreements between members, or even other<br \/>\nvaluation associations. On my travels for AIC,<br \/>\nattending innumerable meetings on issues relevant<br \/>\nto Canadian appraisers, I have noted that AIC<br \/>\nmembers are considered unbiased and practical <\/p>\n<p>leaders in the valuation community. Being able to<br \/>\nexplain my position diplomatically would help me<br \/>\nas a mediator and also to be successful in working<br \/>\nwith consultants and clients. <\/p>\n<p>An evening or two on \u2018projecting a professional<br \/>\nimage\u2019 might be positive. Like many other<br \/>\nappraisers, I am more comfortable in blue jeans. Do<br \/>\nblue jeans present the image that I want to project<br \/>\nin this competitive environment? I know that, in the<br \/>\npast, I have not always been visible to my clients. <\/p>\n<p>We work in a seemingly virtual environment;<br \/>\noften visiting properties when no one is around,<br \/>\nand working from home. I am a fan of being<br \/>\ncomfortable, but polished is probably a more useful<br \/>\nimage. I can always change before the pool game<br \/>\nor before curling up on the couch to read the latest<br \/>\nnon-fiction book. <\/p>\n<p>Let us see what 2010 brings. If nothing else,<br \/>\nI will have earned some CPD credits and I will be<br \/>\ncolour coordinated.  <\/p>\n<p>O \u201cOne of my resolutions for 2010 is to link my learning plan with the objectives that I would like to accomplish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 7<\/p>\n<p>Sheila Young<br \/>\nAACI, P. App., Pr\u00e9sident de l\u2019ICE<\/p>\n<p>Le temps \u2013 un<br \/>\natout des plus importants!<\/p>\n<p>\u2019une de mes r\u00e9solutions pour 2010<br \/>\nest de lier mon plan d\u2019apprentissage<br \/>\naux objectifs que j\u2019aimerais atteindre. <\/p>\n<p>Cela semble simple mais dans le pass\u00e9, mon<br \/>\namour de l\u2019apprentissage m\u2019a lanc\u00e9e sur des<br \/>\nvoies qui n\u2019\u00e9taient pas pertinentes \u00e0 mon<br \/>\ntravail. La concurrence sur le march\u00e9 est<br \/>\nmaintenant plus vive que jamais donc l\u2019id\u00e9e<br \/>\nde poss\u00e9der un avantage concurrentiel semble<br \/>\nconstructive. <\/p>\n<p>Tous les gens sont occup\u00e9s, moi-m\u00eame<br \/>\ninclusivement. Le fait de trouver du temps<br \/>\npour parfaire ses connaissances est donc <\/p>\n<p>difficile. Nous pouvons<br \/>\npasser le temps \u00e0 <\/p>\n<p>faire tant de choses utiles comme gagner<br \/>\nsa vie ou m\u00eame appr\u00e9cier un peu de loisir<br \/>\net de relaxation. Dans cette veine d\u2019id\u00e9es,<br \/>\nma r\u00e9solution consiste en fait \u00e0 utiliser mon<br \/>\ntemps sagement. Un cours ou deux en soir\u00e9e<br \/>\nme para\u00eet donc une bonne id\u00e9e. Aussi, que<br \/>\nles cours soient offerts par l\u2019U.C.-B. ou mon<br \/>\ncoll\u00e8ge communautaire local, je peux obtenir<br \/>\ndes cr\u00e9dits de PPC pour le temps et les efforts<br \/>\nque j\u2019y consacre. <\/p>\n<p>Un cours en gestion de projets pourrait<br \/>\navoir une certaine valeur. La gestion de<br \/>\nprojets consiste \u00e0 planifier, organiser et \u00e0<br \/>\ng\u00e9rer les ressources dans le but d\u2019atteindre un<br \/>\nobjectif. Dans un milieu multidisciplinaire, je<br \/>\ntravaille avec des ing\u00e9nieurs, des comptables<br \/>\net d\u2019autres experts-conseils pour formuler des<br \/>\nrecommandations \u00e0 des personnes ou des<br \/>\nclients qui doivent prendre des d\u00e9cisions. La<br \/>\ngestion de projets m\u2019aidera \u00e0 diriger un projet<br \/>\nplut\u00f4t que de contribuer tout simplement \u00e0<br \/>\ndes projets g\u00e9r\u00e9s par d\u2019autres. Bien que plus<br \/>\nstressant, le leadership est habituellement<br \/>\nbeaucoup plus profitable. <\/p>\n<p>\u00ab L\u2019art de la diplomatie \u00bb pourrait<br \/>\nbien occuper quelques soir\u00e9es d\u2019hiver<br \/>\n\u00e9galement. Comme pr\u00e9sidente de l\u2019ICE, on<br \/>\nm\u2019a demand\u00e9e d\u2019agir comme m\u00e9diatrice<br \/>\nimpartiale dans des cas de d\u00e9saccord<br \/>\nentre membres et m\u00eame entre d\u2019autres<br \/>\nassociations d\u2019\u00e9valuateurs. Durant mes <\/p>\n<p>voyages au nom de l\u2019ICE et ma participation<br \/>\n\u00e0 de nombreuses r\u00e9unions sur des questions<br \/>\nint\u00e9ressant les \u00e9valuateurs du Canada, j\u2019ai<br \/>\nconstat\u00e9 que les membres de l\u2019ICE sont<br \/>\nconsid\u00e9r\u00e9s comme des leaders impartiaux<br \/>\net pratiques dans le milieu de l\u2019\u00e9valuation.<br \/>\nLe fait de pouvoir expliquer ma position<br \/>\nde fa\u00e7on diplomatique m\u2019aiderait comme<br \/>\nm\u00e9diatrice et faciliterait mon succ\u00e8s aupr\u00e8s<br \/>\ndes experts-conseils et des clients. <\/p>\n<p>Une soir\u00e9e ou deux consacr\u00e9es \u00e0 la \u00ab<br \/>\nprojection d\u2019une image professionnelle \u00bb<br \/>\nsemblent \u00e9galement positives. Comme<br \/>\nplusieurs autres \u00e9valuateurs, je suis plus \u00e0<br \/>\nl\u2019aise en jeans. Toutefois, est-ce que les jeans<br \/>\nrefl\u00e8tent l\u2019image que je veux projeter dans<br \/>\nce milieu concurrentiel? Je sais que dans le<br \/>\npass\u00e9 je n\u2019ai pas toujours \u00e9t\u00e9 visible pour<br \/>\nmes clients. C\u2019est comme si nous travaillons<br \/>\ndans un environnement virtuel. Nous<br \/>\nvisitons souvent des propri\u00e9t\u00e9s sans que<br \/>\npersonne ne s\u2019y trouve et nous travaillons de<br \/>\nla maison. J\u2019aime bien \u00eatre \u00e0 l\u2019aise, mais une<br \/>\nimage soign\u00e9e est probablement plus utile.<br \/>\nJe peux toujours me changer avant la partie<br \/>\nde billard ou avant de m\u2019installer sur le sofa<br \/>\npour lire le plus r\u00e9cent roman.<\/p>\n<p>voyons voir ce que 2010 a en r\u00e9serve.<br \/>\nSi rien de plus, j\u2019aurai au moins obtenu<br \/>\ndes cr\u00e9dits de PPC et je serai en mesure de<br \/>\ncoordonner la couleur de mes v\u00eatements. <\/p>\n<p>L<\/p>\n<p>President\u2019s message<\/p>\n<p>\u00ab L\u2019une de mes r\u00e9solutions pour 2010 est de lier mon plan<br \/>\nd\u2019apprentissage aux objectifs que j\u2019aimerais atteindre. \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada8<\/p>\n<p>Georges Lozano, MPA<br \/>\nAIC Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n<p>The year ahead<\/p>\n<p>ceO RePoRT<\/p>\n<p>ooking ahead instead of backwards is<br \/>\nsomething that we have been advocating<br \/>\nwith respect to the profession for many <\/p>\n<p>years now. In this respect, I would like to take this<br \/>\nopportunity to offer a look ahead and provide you<br \/>\nwith some insight into the programs and activities<br \/>\nthat we are planning to undertake in 2010.<\/p>\n<p>The past year was unsettling for many Canadi-<br \/>\nans as a result of the economic slowdown and its<br \/>\nimpact on the job market. The appraisal profession<br \/>\nwas not spared and a significant number of mem-<br \/>\nbers reported lower work volumes and continued<br \/>\npressure on fees, especially in the residential<br \/>\nmarket. While the economy seems to be turning<br \/>\naround, we expect the year ahead to be challenging<br \/>\nin more ways than one. <\/p>\n<p>At the end of 2009, membership renewal<br \/>\nnumbers were down from the previous year with<br \/>\nactive membership now at 4,265 (not including<br \/>\n544 retired members) as at the time of writing.<br \/>\nMost of this attrition came from Candidates \u2013<br \/>\nespecially new Candidates who found it difficult<br \/>\nunder the economic circumstances to maintain<br \/>\ntheir membership in the Appraisal Institute of<br \/>\nCanada (AIC). This is unfortunate given the career<br \/>\npotential that designated members have and the<br \/>\ngrowing opportunities that we see in the real<br \/>\nestate marketplace. <\/p>\n<p>But the news was not all negative with respect<br \/>\nto membership, as 2009 saw enrolment in the UBC<br \/>\npostgraduate certificate in valuation program grow<br \/>\nto over 700 students. About half of these students<br \/>\nare already Candidates working towards their AACI<br \/>\ndesignation and the other half are expected to join<br \/>\nthe Institute over the next couple of years. As the<br \/>\neconomy rebounds, the Institute is hopeful that its <\/p>\n<p>members will find meaningful work and reward-<br \/>\ning careers offering a wide range of valuation and<br \/>\nrelated advisory services. But for now, AIC is look-<br \/>\ning to 2010 as a challenging year that will require<br \/>\nus to explore new ways to deliver quality services<br \/>\nin a highly cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n<p>2010 will see the launching of a few new<br \/>\nprograms and the improvement of several of our<br \/>\nongoing initiatives. The programs and activities<br \/>\nundertaken by AIC are linked to strategic objec-<br \/>\ntives that are set by the Institute\u2019s Board of Direc-<br \/>\ntors and reviewed from time to time to ensure<br \/>\ntheir currency. Last fall, the Board reviewed its<br \/>\nobjectives during a strategic planning session.<br \/>\nDuring that meeting, the Board discussed the <\/p>\n<p>Institute\u2019s stated vision that members will be<br \/>\nrecognized nationally and internationally as<br \/>\nhighly qualified professionals who have the<br \/>\nexpertise and integrity to:<br \/>\n\u2022 provide a broad range of services related to <\/p>\n<p>the principles of value in real estate;<br \/>\n\u2022 lead projects, initiatives and organizations <\/p>\n<p>related to property; and<br \/>\n\u2022 provide support, strategic advice and <\/p>\n<p>decisions regarding real estate and related<br \/>\nproperty.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve the vision, it is understood that<br \/>\nthe Institute\u2019s professional designations must<br \/>\nreflect the highest standards of professionalism,<br \/>\nknowledge and skills within the industry.  <\/p>\n<p>L \u201cAIC is looking to 2010 as a challenging year that will require us to explore new ways to deliver quality<br \/>\nservices in a highly cost-effective manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 9<\/p>\n<p>The Institute and its members must be recognized<br \/>\nas the leading multi-disciplinary real estate valua-<br \/>\ntion professionals and the Institute\u2019s organizational<br \/>\nmodel must be cost-effective and highly beneficial<br \/>\nto the membership. It is these concepts that<br \/>\nguide the Institute in its forward planning and the<br \/>\nimplementation of its programs. <\/p>\n<p>In 2010, AIC will continue to work towards<br \/>\nachieving these objectives by introducing new<br \/>\nprograms that advance our goals, and by improving<br \/>\nexisting programs.<\/p>\n<p>In the area of Professional Affairs, a number<br \/>\nof initiatives are being proposed to continue to<br \/>\nsupport members in their day-to-day work. One<br \/>\nsuch initiative, which has been given the working<br \/>\ntitle of Professional Excellence Program, is aimed<br \/>\nat providing information and training primarily<br \/>\nthrough the Institute\u2019s website to answer member<br \/>\nquestions, provide best practices, and make<br \/>\navailable technical information that will help<br \/>\nimprove the quality of appraisal work and help to<br \/>\nmitigate problems that can lead to complaints and <\/p>\n<p>even claims.<br \/>\nTo help Candidates achieve their designa-<\/p>\n<p>tion as quickly as possible, the mentoring<br \/>\nprogram is being reviewed and will <\/p>\n<p>be revised with the aim of increasing<br \/>\naccessibility to qualified mentors and<br \/>\ngenerally improving the mentoring <\/p>\n<p>experience for both the Candidates<br \/>\nand their mentors.<\/p>\n<p>In the area of Professional Practice<br \/>\nStandards, last year saw the Institute overhaul <\/p>\n<p>the Standards with the aim of making them<br \/>\ncompliant with the International Valuation<br \/>\nStandards (IVS). This has been achieved and<br \/>\nthe 2010 Standards are IVS compliant. This<br \/>\nwill provide appropriate guidance to members<br \/>\ninvolved in valuation for financial reporting. As<br \/>\nyou are aware, Canada will adopt international<br \/>\naccounting standards beginning in 2011 <\/p>\n<p>and, under international financial reporting<br \/>\nstandards, real property assets will be reported<br \/>\nat market value. AIC\u2019s 2010 Standards were<br \/>\nprepared with this in mind. In the year ahead,<br \/>\nadditional work on the Standards will include<br \/>\nupdating the Professional Practice Seminar,<br \/>\nretraining standards lecturers, and moving<br \/>\nto deliver an online version of the Distance<br \/>\nLearning Professional Practice Seminar.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to peer review, the program is<br \/>\nnow in its second phase of pilot testing and, by all<br \/>\naccounts, has been very successful to date. In 2010,<br \/>\nfurther testing will be conducted with the view of<br \/>\nestablishing peer review as a permanent program<br \/>\nof the Institute.<\/p>\n<p>In 2009, the Institute adopted a Green Policy<br \/>\nand, in 2010, we will explore different ways to \u2018go<br \/>\ngreen,\u2019 including reducing paper and other costs<br \/>\nby increased use of electronic documents, virtual<br \/>\nmeetings, and other low carbon footprint tech-<br \/>\nnologies. Further, the green concept will be carried<br \/>\nover into the Institute\u2019s research with respect to<br \/>\ngreen valuation. As a signatory of the Vancouver<br \/>\nValuation Accord, AIC is looking into the area of sus-<br \/>\ntainable development from a valuation perspective<br \/>\nand developing guidelines for green valuation. <\/p>\n<p>The Institute\u2019s Research and Development<br \/>\nCommittee has been working on a program for<br \/>\n2010 including the identification of research topics.<br \/>\nGreen valuation has been identified as a high<br \/>\npriority research area and the committee will be<br \/>\nlooking at the possibility of cooperating with other <\/p>\n<p>organizations to undertake studies in this emerging<br \/>\narea of valuation.<\/p>\n<p>In the area of marketing and communica-<br \/>\ntions, 2010 will see the continued evolution of the<br \/>\nadvertising messages complemented by a series<br \/>\nof promotional pieces placed in national media<br \/>\nthat will continue to send a strong message to<br \/>\nclients and stakeholders that AIC members are<br \/>\nleading professionals and real property experts<br \/>\nwho can provide a wide range of valuation and<br \/>\nrelated consulting services. In addition, 2010 will<br \/>\nbe the year that a new recruitment initiative will be<br \/>\nundertaken with the aim of raising awareness of the<br \/>\nprofession among college and university students<br \/>\nacross Canada.<\/p>\n<p>While member services are an important<br \/>\ncomponent of AIC\u2019s programs, representation is also<br \/>\nan area on which the Institute has been focusing,<br \/>\nparticularly in the latter half of 2009. Meetings<br \/>\nhave been held with stakeholders and clients in the<br \/>\npublic and private sector to raise awareness of the<br \/>\nprofession and its concerns, to provide suggestions<br \/>\nand advice, and to offer assistance with the aim of<br \/>\nprotecting the public and ensuring the integrity of<br \/>\nthe real estate market. In this respect, AIC has met<br \/>\nwith representatives from the federal government<br \/>\nand its central agencies, like-minded associations,<br \/>\nthe lending community, and related organizations. <\/p>\n<p>In 2010, the Institute started anew by hosting<br \/>\na forum of valuation associations to discuss issues<br \/>\nof common concern. The first Advisory Council<br \/>\nmeeting of the year was held at the end of Janu-<br \/>\nary. These meetings, which are held twice a year,<br \/>\nprovide the Institute with the opportunity to receive<br \/>\ninput from the stakeholder community as well as to<br \/>\nupdate stakeholders with respect to changes at the<br \/>\nInstitute and within the profession. <\/p>\n<p>In 2009, AIC established a special Task Force<br \/>\non Appraisal Management Companies. The Task<br \/>\nForce delivered a report to the Board late in the year <\/p>\n<p>Continued on page 12<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Institute and its members must be recognized as the<br \/>\nleading multi-disciplinary real estate valuation professionals <\/p>\n<p>and the Institute\u2019s organizational model must be cost-<br \/>\neffective and highly beneficial to the membership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 2010, we will look to the membership to play an<br \/>\nincreasingly important part in helping the leadership of the<br \/>\nInstitute to make the right decisions and lead the profession <\/p>\n<p>forward in these challenging, but also promising times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada10<\/p>\n<p>\u00ab L\u2019ICE consid\u00e8re que 2010 sera une ann\u00e9e difficile qui nous<br \/>\nobligera \u00e0 revoir notre fa\u00e7on d\u2019offrir des services de qualit\u00e9<br \/>\nd\u2019une fa\u00e7on  hautement efficace par rapport aux co\u00fbts. \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Georges Lozano, MPA<br \/>\nChef de la direction<\/p>\n<p>Regard sur l\u2019ann\u00e9e qui vient<\/p>\n<p>RePoRT du chef de la direction<\/p>\n<p>n regard sur l\u2019avenir plut\u00f4t que sur le<br \/>\npass\u00e9 est une pratique que nous avons<br \/>\nadopt\u00e9e depuis maintenant plusieurs <\/p>\n<p>ann\u00e9es au sein de la profession. Dans cette veine<br \/>\nd\u2019id\u00e9es, je profite donc de cette occasion pour vous<br \/>\noffrir un aper\u00e7u de l\u2019ann\u00e9e qui vient et vous donner<br \/>\nune id\u00e9e des programmes et activit\u00e9s que nous<br \/>\npr\u00e9voyons amorcer en 2010. <\/p>\n<p>L\u2019ann\u00e9e \u00e9coul\u00e9e s\u2019est r\u00e9v\u00e9l\u00e9e troublante pour<br \/>\nplusieurs Canadiens comme r\u00e9sultat du ralentisse-<br \/>\nment \u00e9conomique et son impact sur le march\u00e9<br \/>\nde l\u2019emploi. La profession d\u2019\u00e9valuateur n\u2019a pas \u00e9t\u00e9<br \/>\n\u00e9pargn\u00e9e et un nombre important de membres<br \/>\nont fait part d\u2019une r\u00e9duction de leur charge de tra-<br \/>\nvail et d\u2019une pression continue sur les honoraires,<br \/>\nen particulier sur le march\u00e9 r\u00e9sidentiel. Bien que<br \/>\nl\u2019\u00e9conomie semble maintenant caract\u00e9ris\u00e9e par un<br \/>\nnouvel essor, nous pr\u00e9voyons que l\u2019ann\u00e9e qui vient<br \/>\nsera tout de m\u00eame difficile de plus d\u2019une fa\u00e7on. <\/p>\n<p>\u00c0 la fin de 2009, le renouvellement des<br \/>\nadh\u00e9sions \u00e9tait inf\u00e9rieur par rapport \u00e0 l\u2019ann\u00e9e<br \/>\npr\u00e9c\u00e9dente, le nombre de membres actifs se<br \/>\nsituant \u00e0 4 265 (sans compter les 544 membres \u00e0<br \/>\nla retraite) au moment d\u2019\u00e9crire ces lignes. La part la<br \/>\nplus importante de cette baisse est imputable \u00e0 la<br \/>\ncat\u00e9gorie des stagiaires, en particulier les nouveaux<br \/>\nstagiaires qui, dans les conditions \u00e9conomiques qui<br \/>\npr\u00e9valaient, ont \u00e9prouv\u00e9 de la difficult\u00e9 \u00e0 maintenir<br \/>\nleur adh\u00e9sion \u00e0 l\u2019Institut. Cela est malheureux<br \/>\ncompte tenu du potentiel de carri\u00e8re qu\u2019ont les<br \/>\nmembres agr\u00e9\u00e9s et les occasions qui se multiplient<br \/>\nsur le march\u00e9 de l\u2019immobilier.  <\/p>\n<p>Toutefois, toutes les nouvelles au sujet des<br \/>\nmembres ne sont pas n\u00e9gatives puisqu\u2019en 2009,<br \/>\nplus de 700 \u00e9tudiants \u00e9taient inscrits au certificat<br \/>\nd\u2019\u00e9tudes sup\u00e9rieures de l\u2019U,C.-B. en \u00e9valuation. <\/p>\n<p>Environ la moiti\u00e9 de ces \u00e9tudiants sont d\u00e9j\u00e0 des<br \/>\nstagiaires qui visent le titre AACI alors que les autres<br \/>\ndevraient adh\u00e9rer \u00e0 l\u2019Institut au cours des quelques<br \/>\nprochaines ann\u00e9es. Avec la reprise \u00e9conomique,<br \/>\nl\u2019Institut a confiance que ses membres trouveront<br \/>\nun travail sens\u00e9 et une carri\u00e8re enrichissante offrant<br \/>\nune grande vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de services consultatifs en \u00e9valu-<br \/>\nation et dans les secteurs connexes. Pour le moment<br \/>\ncependant, l\u2019ICE consid\u00e8re que 2010 sera une ann\u00e9e<br \/>\ndifficile qui nous obligera \u00e0 revoir notre fa\u00e7on d\u2019offrir<br \/>\ndes services de qualit\u00e9 d\u2019une fa\u00e7on  hautement<br \/>\nefficace par rapport aux co\u00fbts. <\/p>\n<p>En 2010, nous verrons le lancement de quelques<br \/>\nnouveaux programmes et l\u2019am\u00e9lioration de nos<br \/>\ninitiatives permanentes. Les programmes et les <\/p>\n<p>activit\u00e9s de l\u2019ICE sont li\u00e9s aux objectifs strat\u00e9giques<br \/>\n\u00e9tablis par le Conseil d\u2019administration de l\u2019Institut<br \/>\net revus de temps \u00e0 autre afin d\u2019assurer leur<br \/>\npertinence. L\u2019automne dernier, le Conseil a revu<br \/>\nses objectifs lors d\u2019une s\u00e9ance de planification<br \/>\nstrat\u00e9gique. Durant la r\u00e9union, le Conseil a r\u00e9it\u00e9r\u00e9<br \/>\nla vision de l\u2019Institut voulant que les membres<br \/>\nsoient reconnus aux paliers national et international<br \/>\ncomme des professionnels hautement qualifi\u00e9s qui<br \/>\nont l\u2019expertise et l\u2019int\u00e9grit\u00e9 pour :<br \/>\n\u2022 fournir une grande vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de services li\u00e9s <\/p>\n<p>aux principes de la valeur dans le secteur de<br \/>\nl\u2019immobilier; <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 diriger des projets, initiatives et organismes dans<br \/>\nle secteur de l\u2019immobilier; et<\/p>\n<p>U<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 11<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 offrir soutien, conseils strat\u00e9giques et prendre<br \/>\ndes d\u00e9cisions concernant les biens immobiliers<br \/>\net connexes. <\/p>\n<p>Pour r\u00e9aliser la vision, il est entendu que les titres<br \/>\nprofessionnels de l\u2019Institut doivent refl\u00e9ter les<br \/>\nnormes les plus \u00e9lev\u00e9es de professionnalisme,<br \/>\nde connaissances et d\u2019aptitudes \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle de<br \/>\nl\u2019industrie. L\u2019Institut et ses membres doivent \u00eatre<br \/>\nreconnus comme les professionnels multidisci-<br \/>\nplinaires de choix dans le domaine de l\u2019\u00e9valuation<br \/>\nimmobili\u00e8re et le mod\u00e8le organisationnel de<br \/>\nl\u2019Institut doit \u00eatre efficace par rapport aux co\u00fbts et<br \/>\nhautement rentable pour les membres. Ce sont ces<br \/>\nconcepts qui guident l\u2019Institut dans sa planification<br \/>\nde l\u2019avenir et la mise en \u0153uvre de ses programmes. <\/p>\n<p>En 2010, l\u2019ICE continuera de poursuivre ses<br \/>\nobjectifs en offrant de nouveaux programmes<br \/>\nqui nous en rapprocheront et en am\u00e9liorant les<br \/>\nprogrammes existants. <\/p>\n<p>En ce qui touche les affaires professionnelles,<br \/>\nun certain nombre d\u2019initiatives sont propos\u00e9es en<br \/>\nappui continu au travail quotidien des membres. <\/p>\n<p>L\u2019une des initiatives en question consiste en<br \/>\nle Programme d\u2019excellence professionnelle <\/p>\n<p>qui vise \u00e0 offrir de l\u2019information et une<br \/>\nformation principalement via le site <\/p>\n<p>Web de l\u2019Institut en r\u00e9pondant aux<br \/>\nquestions des membres, en offrant<br \/>\ndes pratiques exemplaires et en dis-<\/p>\n<p>s\u00e9minant l\u2019information technique qui<br \/>\nam\u00e9liorera la qualit\u00e9 des travaux en \u00e9valuation <\/p>\n<p>et att\u00e9nuera les probl\u00e8mes qui peuvent mener \u00e0<br \/>\ndes plaintes, voire m\u00eame des r\u00e9clamations. <\/p>\n<p>Afin d\u2019aider les stagiaires \u00e0 obtenir leurs titres<br \/>\nle plus rapidement possible, le programme de<br \/>\nmentorat fera l\u2019objet d\u2019un examen dans le but<br \/>\nd\u2019accro\u00eetre l\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 \u00e0 des mentors qualifi\u00e9s  et<br \/>\nam\u00e9liorer de fa\u00e7on g\u00e9n\u00e9rale l\u2019exp\u00e9rience de men-<br \/>\ntorat \u00e0 la fois pour les stagiaires et leurs mentors. <\/p>\n<p>Du c\u00f4t\u00e9 des normes de pratique profession-<br \/>\nnelle, l\u2019Institut a, l\u2019an dernier, remani\u00e9 les normes<br \/>\nde sorte qu\u2019elles soient conformes aux normes<br \/>\ninternationales d\u2019\u00e9valuation. Ce travail est compl\u00e9t\u00e9<br \/>\net les normes 2010 sont conformes aux IvS. La<br \/>\nnouvelle version du document permettra de mieux<br \/>\nguider les membres qui se livrent \u00e0 des \u00e9valuations<br \/>\naux fins de rapports financiers. Comme vous le<br \/>\nsavez, le Canada adoptera les normes comptables<br \/>\ninternationales \u00e0 compter de 2011 et dans le cadre <\/p>\n<p>des normes internationales r\u00e9gissant l\u2019information<br \/>\nfinanci\u00e8re, les biens immobiliers devront \u00eatre<br \/>\nd\u00e9clar\u00e9s \u00e0 la valeur marchande. Les normes 2010<br \/>\nde l\u2019ICE ont donc \u00e9t\u00e9 pr\u00e9par\u00e9es en cons\u00e9quence. Au<br \/>\ncours de l\u2019ann\u00e9e qui vient, le travail additionnel sur<br \/>\nles normes visera la mise \u00e0 jour du S\u00e9minaire sur la<br \/>\npratique professionnelle, le recyclage des conf\u00e9ren-<br \/>\nciers sur les normes et la prestation d\u2019une version<br \/>\nen ligne du S\u00e9minaire sur la pratique profession-<br \/>\nnelle qui sera offert \u00e0 distance. <\/p>\n<p>Du c\u00f4t\u00e9 de l\u2019examen par les pairs, le pro-<br \/>\ngramme en est maintenant \u00e0 la deuxi\u00e8me phase<br \/>\ndu projet pilote et semble conna\u00eetre un succ\u00e8s<br \/>\nretentissant \u00e0 ce jour. En 2010, les tests se pour-<br \/>\nsuivront dans le but de faire de l\u2019examen par les<br \/>\npairs un programme permanent de l\u2019Institut. <\/p>\n<p>En 2009, l\u2019Institut a adopt\u00e9 une politique<br \/>\n\u00e9cologique et en 2010, nous devons explorer<br \/>\ndiff\u00e9rentes fa\u00e7ons de \u00ab virer au vert \u00bb, y compris la<br \/>\nr\u00e9duction du papier et d\u2019autres co\u00fbts en ayant de<br \/>\nplus en plus recours aux documents \u00e9lectroniques,<br \/>\naux r\u00e9unions virtuelles et \u00e0 d\u2019autres technologies<br \/>\nqui n\u2019ont qu\u2019un faible bilan en mati\u00e8re de dioxyde<br \/>\nde carbone. De plus, le concept \u00e9cologique sera<br \/>\ninclus dans les projets de recherche de l\u2019Institut<br \/>\n\u00e0 la lumi\u00e8re des \u00e9valuations respectueuses de<br \/>\nl\u2019environnement. Comme signataire du Vancouver<br \/>\nValuation Accord, l\u2019ICE \u00e9tudie attentivement le<br \/>\nsecteur du d\u00e9veloppement soutenable du point de<br \/>\nvue des \u00e9valuations et de l\u2019\u00e9laboration de lignes<br \/>\ndirectrices r\u00e9gissant les \u00e9valuations respectueuses<br \/>\nde l\u2019environnement. <\/p>\n<p>Le Comit\u00e9 sur la recherche et le d\u00e9veloppe-<br \/>\nment de l\u2019Institut s\u2019est pench\u00e9 sur un programme<br \/>\ndevant \u00eatre mis en \u0153uvre en 2010, y compris<br \/>\nl\u2019identification de sujets de recherche. L\u2019\u00e9valuation<br \/>\nrespectueuse de l\u2019environnement a \u00e9t\u00e9 identifi\u00e9e<br \/>\ncomme secteur prioritaire et le comit\u00e9 examinera<br \/>\nla possibilit\u00e9 de collaborer avec d\u2019autres organismes<br \/>\npour amorcer des \u00e9tudes en ce sens. <\/p>\n<p>Au niveau du marketing et des communica-<br \/>\ntions, l\u2019an 2010 verra la prolongation des mes-<br \/>\nsages publicitaires, compl\u00e9ment\u00e9s par une s\u00e9rie<br \/>\nd\u2019articles promotionnels qui seront plac\u00e9s dans les<br \/>\nm\u00e9dias nationaux. Ces outils nous permettront<br \/>\nde continuer \u00e0 diss\u00e9miner un solide message aux<br \/>\nclients et intervenants \u00e0 l\u2019effet que les membres<br \/>\nde l\u2019ICE sont des professionnels de premier ordre<br \/>\net des experts de l\u2019immobilier qui sont en mesure <\/p>\n<p>d\u2019offrir une grande vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de services en \u00e9valuation<br \/>\nainsi que des services connexes de consultation.<br \/>\n\u00c9galement, l\u2019ann\u00e9e 2010 verra un nouvel effort de<br \/>\nrecrutement avec, comme objectif, d\u2019accro\u00eetre la<br \/>\nsensibilisation \u00e0 l\u2019endroit de la profession chez les<br \/>\n\u00e9tudiants des niveaux coll\u00e9gial et universitaire \u00e0<br \/>\nl\u2019\u00e9chelle du Canada. <\/p>\n<p>Bien que les services aux membres soient<br \/>\nun \u00e9l\u00e9ment important des programmes de l\u2019ICE,<br \/>\nla repr\u00e9sentation est \u00e9galement un secteur sur<br \/>\nlequel l\u2019Institut a concentr\u00e9, en particulier durant le<br \/>\ndeuxi\u00e8me semestre de 2009. Des r\u00e9unions ont eu<br \/>\nlieu avec les intervenants et les clients des secteurs<br \/>\npriv\u00e9 et public pour les sensibiliser \u00e0 la profession et<br \/>\n\u00e0 nos pr\u00e9occupations, et offrir suggestions, conseils<br \/>\net aide dans le but de prot\u00e9ger le public et assurer<br \/>\nl\u2019int\u00e9grit\u00e9 du march\u00e9 immobilier. \u00c0 ce chapitre,<br \/>\nl\u2019ICE s\u2019est r\u00e9uni avec les repr\u00e9sentants du gou-<br \/>\nvernement f\u00e9d\u00e9ral et ses agences centrales, ceux<br \/>\nd\u2019associations aux vues similaires, des institutions<br \/>\npr\u00eateuses et d\u2019organismes connexes. <\/p>\n<p>En 2010, l\u2019Institut a tenu un forum \u00e0<br \/>\nl\u2019intention des associations qui \u0153uvrent dans<br \/>\nle secteur de l\u2019\u00e9valuation afin de discuter les<br \/>\nsujets d\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eat commun. La premi\u00e8re r\u00e9union de<br \/>\nl\u2019ann\u00e9e du Conseil consultatif s\u2019est d\u00e9roul\u00e9e vers<br \/>\nla fin de janvier. Ces r\u00e9unions, qui ont lieu deux<br \/>\nfois l\u2019an, offrent \u00e0 l\u2019Institut l\u2019occasion de sonder<br \/>\nl\u2019opinion des intervenants et de les tenir au<br \/>\ncourant des changements qui marquent l\u2019Institut<br \/>\net la profession. <\/p>\n<p>Suite \u00e0 la page 12<\/p>\n<p>\u00ab L\u2019Institut et ses membres<br \/>\ndoivent \u00eatre reconnus <\/p>\n<p>comme les professionnels<br \/>\nmultidisciplinaires de <\/p>\n<p>choix dans le domaine de<br \/>\nl\u2019\u00e9valuation immobili\u00e8re et<br \/>\nle mod\u00e8le organisationnel <\/p>\n<p>de l\u2019Institut doit \u00eatre efficace<br \/>\npar rapport aux co\u00fbts et <\/p>\n<p>hautement rentable pour<br \/>\nles membres. \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada12<\/p>\n<p>ceO RePoRT continued<\/p>\n<p>Continued from page 9.<\/p>\n<p>RePoRT du chef de la direction continued<\/p>\n<p>Suire de la page 11.<\/p>\n<p>and this report has now been reviewed. In 2010,<br \/>\nBoard-approved recommendations will be imple-<br \/>\nmented. An important part of this exercise has<br \/>\nbeen and will continue to be communications with<br \/>\nthe membership and with the appraisal manage-<br \/>\nment companies to ensure that any problems are<br \/>\navoided and that the public is well served.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, 2010 promises to be a busy year<br \/>\nfilled with challenges, but also the expectation of<br \/>\nachievement. In order to succeed, the Institute will<br \/>\nrely not only on its staff, but also on the many vol-<br \/>\nunteers serving on the Board and on committees.<br \/>\nWhile volunteers play a crucially important part in<br \/>\nthe success of the Institute, the achievement of our <\/p>\n<p>objectives is only possible with the full support of<br \/>\nthe membership, and that is a priority at all times.<br \/>\nIn 2010, we will look to the membership to play an<br \/>\nincreasingly important part in helping the leader-<br \/>\nship of the Institute to make the right decisions and<br \/>\nlead the profession forward in these challenging,<br \/>\nbut also promising times. <\/p>\n<p>En 2009, l\u2019ICE a cr\u00e9\u00e9 un groupe d\u2019\u00e9tudes sp\u00e9cial<br \/>\nsur les compagnies de gestion en \u00e9valuation. Le<br \/>\ngroupe a pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 son rapport au Conseil vers la fin<br \/>\nde l\u2019ann\u00e9e et l\u2019examen dudit rapport est mainten-<br \/>\nant compl\u00e9t\u00e9. En 2010, les recommandations<br \/>\napprouv\u00e9es par le Conseil seront mises en \u0153uvre.<br \/>\nUn \u00e9l\u00e9ment important de cet exercice a toujours<br \/>\n\u00e9t\u00e9 et continuera d\u2019\u00eatre la communication avec les<br \/>\nmembres et les compagnies de gestion en \u00e9valua-<\/p>\n<p>tion dans le but d\u2019assurer que les probl\u00e8mes soient<br \/>\n\u00e9vit\u00e9s et que le public soit bien servi. <\/p>\n<p>G\u00e9n\u00e9ralement, l\u2019ann\u00e9e 2010 promet d\u2019\u00eatre<br \/>\ntr\u00e8s occup\u00e9e et remplie de d\u00e9fis mais nous nous<br \/>\nattendons aussi \u00e0 de nombreuses r\u00e9alisations.<br \/>\nPour r\u00e9ussir, l\u2019Institut compte non seulement<br \/>\nsur son personnel mais \u00e9galement sur les nom-<br \/>\nbreux b\u00e9n\u00e9voles qui si\u00e8gent \u00e0 son Conseil et \u00e0<br \/>\nses comit\u00e9s. En d\u00e9pit du fait que les b\u00e9n\u00e9voles <\/p>\n<p>jouent un r\u00f4le essentiel dans le succ\u00e8s de<br \/>\nl\u2019institut, la r\u00e9alisation de nos objectifs n\u2019est<br \/>\npossible qu\u2019avec le soutien de tous les membres<br \/>\nqui se veut une priorit\u00e9 en tout temps. En 2010,<br \/>\nnous inviterons les membres \u00e0 jouer un r\u00f4le de<br \/>\nplus en plus important en aidant la direction<br \/>\nde l\u2019Institut \u00e0 prendre les bonnes d\u00e9cisions et \u00e0<br \/>\ndiriger la profession en ces temps difficiles mais<br \/>\n\u00e9galement prometteurs. <\/p>\n<p>Canada&rsquo;s BEST source of<br \/>\nenvironmental risk information <\/p>\n<p>for real estate<br \/>\nAn ERIS Report includes and identifies:<br \/>\n\u2022 Waste disposal sites<br \/>\n\u2022 PCB storage sites<br \/>\n\u2022 Spills<br \/>\n\u2022 Contaminated sites<br \/>\n\u2022 Underground tanks<br \/>\n\u2022 Nearby industrial facilities<\/p>\n<p>Information Services include:<br \/>\n\u2022 Aerial photographs \u2022 City Directory Search<br \/>\n\u2022 Fire Insurance Maps \u2022 Property Title Search <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Topographic Maps <\/p>\n<p>Before any property transaction<br \/>\nor site assessment, identify your<br \/>\nenvironmental risks&#8230;get ERIS.<\/p>\n<p>Visit www.eris.ca<br \/>\nCall toll free: 1-888-245-5460 <\/p>\n<p>Email: info@eris.ca<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.eris.ca<br \/>\nmailto:info@eris.ca<br \/>\nmailto:info@eris.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 13<\/p>\n<p>Canada\u2019s garden city victoria, British Columbia, a city rich in history,<br \/>\nmusic, raw beauty, and hospitality, plays host to AIC\u2019s conference<br \/>\nfrom June 2 to June 5, 2010.   <\/p>\n<p>victoria Tourism entreats us to \u2018Calm on Over.\u2019 If you have not yet been to<br \/>\nvictoria, you are in for a surprising treat, however, be forewarned \u2013 you<br \/>\nmay never want to leave this beautiful part of the country. <\/p>\n<p>The victoria Conference Organizing Committee is very eager to share<br \/>\nthe history, culture and spirit of their beloved city with their colleagues<br \/>\nfrom across the country, while at the same time offering a stellar and<br \/>\nprogressive program. Focusing on the theme \u2018Green and Global in<br \/>\nthe Garden City,\u2019 the committee has sought leading edge speakers<br \/>\nof our industry. <\/p>\n<p>Join keynote speaker Guy Dauncey as he shares his positive vision of<br \/>\na sustainable future and how AIC members can translate that vision<br \/>\ninto action. To quote one of our members from last year\u2019s conference:<br \/>\n\u201cNetworking is king!\u201d Following Guy\u2019s opening presentation, join<br \/>\nD\u2019Arcy Rezac as he shares his suggestions for developing effective<br \/>\nnetworking and communications skills.<\/p>\n<p>The interesting and diverse slate of programs includes:<br \/>\n\u2022 Adjustment Reconciliation<br \/>\n\u2022  Appraisal Succession and Business valuation<br \/>\n\u2022  Contaminated Sites: Assessments and Wildlife<br \/>\n\u2022  Green AND Affordable? Opportunities and Challenges for the Appraisal <\/p>\n<p>Profession with the Next Generation of Housing<br \/>\n\u2022  Changes to CUSPAP 2010 and IvS and IFRS<br \/>\n\u2022  Due Process \u2013 Dancing with Adjudicating \u00a0<br \/>\n\u2022  LEED Building Assessment<br \/>\n\u2022  Skills to Excel in the Next Decade<\/p>\n<p>\u2022  Complexities in Creating value Added in Heritage Redevelopment<br \/>\n\u2022  Aboriginal Land Claims<br \/>\n\u2022  \u201cYou Be the Judge\u201d<br \/>\n\u2022  Plus many others<\/p>\n<p>We are also introducing these three sessions of interest to all<br \/>\nmembers, but with special appeal for AIC Candidates:<br \/>\n\u2022  Mentor! How to be a Good One. How to Find One<br \/>\n\u2022  Preparing for the Professional Competency Interview (BDI)<br \/>\n\u2022  A Study in Highest and Best Use<\/p>\n<p>Our networking evening will introduce you to victoria at its best as we<br \/>\ngather at the Sticky Wicket. No visit to victoria is quite complete without<br \/>\na traditional British pub meal and beverage. Conveniently located in<br \/>\nthe heart of victoria, mere steps from the Fairmont Empress, The Sticky<br \/>\nWicket Pub is a multi-level, multi-room, Cricket-themed, victorian-era<br \/>\npub and restaurant, featuring rustic and charming d\u00e9cor with plenty of<br \/>\ncharacter that exudes the ambiance of the British Isles.<\/p>\n<p>The conference is being held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, located in the<br \/>\nheart of downtown, within walking distance to dozens of restaurants and<br \/>\npubs. The museums and historical section is just outside the hotel doors. <\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you book early as space is limited. victoria is a<br \/>\npopular destination during the summer. We invite you to familiarize<br \/>\nyourself with victoria by visiting:  http:\/\/www.tourismvictoria.com\/. <\/p>\n<p>When visiting AIC\u2019s conference website: http:\/\/aic2010.aicanada.ca, click<br \/>\non the travel and accommodation icon and you will see that conference<br \/>\nspecials have been established with West-Jet, Air Canada, Budget and Avis. <\/p>\n<p>For further information, please contact Marie-Louise Doyle, AIC<br \/>\nConference &#038; Meetings Planner, via email at maried@aicanada.ca   <\/p>\n<p>aIC\u2019s 2010<br \/>\nConfeRenCe<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.tourismvictoria.com\/<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/aic2010.aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:maried@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada14<\/p>\n<p>responding to a<br \/>\nrapidly changing marketplace<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>Member PRofIle<\/p>\n<p>he advent of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) is among the latest developments changing the marketplace in which today\u2019s real estate<br \/>\nappraisers must find a way to thrive. Over the years, the market for real property appraisal services has evolved with the introduction of new<br \/>\ntechnologies including automated valuations and other risk assessment tools. Products such as mortgage and title insurance have reduced the need <\/p>\n<p>for full appraisals. Appraisal management companies have flourished in Canada and in the United States. And then there is the economy \u2013 the downturn that<br \/>\nstarted in 2008 is still being felt coast to coast and it appears that recovery will be slow. The negative impact on AIC members has been significant.<\/p>\n<p>Take Kevin Fedynak, CRA, for example.<br \/>\nOver the past 30 years, he built a trusted<br \/>\nrelationship with the major banks. At one<br \/>\npoint, Halvorsen Fedynak &#038; Company Inc.<br \/>\n\u2013 of which Fedynak is a principal \u2013 received<br \/>\nup to 150 requests per month for appraisals<br \/>\nin the Edmonton area from one major<br \/>\nnational bank alone. Those days are gone<br \/>\nand requests for appraisals have dropped<br \/>\nsubstantially, primarily as a result of the<br \/>\neconomic slowdown. This has resulted in a<br \/>\nsignificant reduction in Halvorsen Fedynak<br \/>\nstaff.<\/p>\n<p>This situation is certainly not unique to<br \/>\nFedynak. In the Durham Region of Ontario,<br \/>\nDave Cunningham \u2013 a CRA since 1984<br \/>\n\u2013 has also experienced a sharp reduction in<br \/>\nhis mortgage appraisal work. <\/p>\n<p>Barry Lebow, CRA, has been in the<br \/>\nappraisal profession for more than 40 years.<br \/>\nHe has always seen his work in the world of<br \/>\nOntario real estate valuation as a business,<br \/>\nfirst and foremost. \u201cWe lose clients all the<br \/>\ntime because it is the natural course of<br \/>\nbusiness,\u201d he notes. For instance, in the<br \/>\n1990s, Lebow and his partners built a large<br \/>\nclientele among Canada\u2019s trust companies.<br \/>\nWhen most of the trust companies<br \/>\ndisappeared, the firm\u2019s revenue declined<br \/>\nfrom $1.5 million to $475,000 in one year.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I went out and found another client,\u201d says Lebow, adding that he<br \/>\ngradually built a relationship with a developer specializing in buying and<br \/>\nselling apartment buildings. \u201cYou have to continually go out and reinvent<br \/>\nyourself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Lebow has diversified into everything from estate<br \/>\nsettlements to litigation work, insurance replacement valuations, divorce<br \/>\nsettlements and expert witness appearances. \u201cThere is so much more<br \/>\nfor an appraiser to do and with higher fees than the mortgage business,\u201d<br \/>\nhe explains. In fact, today, his firm does anything but mortgage work,<br \/>\nsomething in which Lebow sees no significant revenue. <\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Cunningham is now of looking at other options and<br \/>\nopportunities. He has already started to do some work in litigation,<br \/>\nrelocation and power sales, although, he admits, not in any great volume.<br \/>\nHis attention has also turned towards distressed and contaminated<br \/>\nproperties, an area that is developing into a niche market. \u201cI am looking at<br \/>\nopportunities where I might need to reeducate myself and retrain myself<br \/>\nto do certain types of work. There are opportunities out there. Some of<br \/>\nthem are related to work I already do and that I am looking to expand. As a<br \/>\nprofessional, I do not feel I have the skill sets yet, so I have been looking to<br \/>\nsee what courses are available from the AIC or through other sources.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lebow sees ongoing education and professional development as<br \/>\nessential to maintaining an appraiser\u2019s status as a professional. Continuous<br \/>\neducation is also a key component to attaining the highest level of business<br \/>\npractice. Lebow divides the development of a business into four levels: i)<br \/>\nunknown, ii) commodity, iii) secret expert, and iv) go-to expert.<\/p>\n<p>He notes that, after surpassing the entry level point of being an<br \/>\nunknown, many appraisers are content to remain at the commodity level<br \/>\nproviding a specified, if often highly honed, service for a fee. However, the<br \/>\nproblem with the commodity level is its vulnerability to market supply and<br \/>\ndemand, bidding wars and undervaluing of service.  <\/p>\n<p>Kevin Fedynak, CRA<\/p>\n<p>Dave Cunningham, CRA<\/p>\n<p>Barry Lebow, CRA<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 15<\/p>\n<p>To avoid falling into this situation, appraisers can develop a relationship<br \/>\nwith a client whereby that client will rely exclusively on their \u2018secret expert\u2019<br \/>\nfor information and services. However, these clients may not have a sphere<br \/>\nof influence in their workplace. When the contact is gone, the work dries up.<br \/>\nOr, as in the case of AMCs, the client\u2019s sphere of influence may not extend to<br \/>\nmaking the final decision on how valuations are ultimately assigned.  <\/p>\n<p>A solution to this dilemma, Lebow explains, is to evolve the business to<br \/>\nthe next level and earn a reputation as a \u2018go-to expert.\u2019 When the common<br \/>\nconsensus is that particular appraisers are the only reliable resource to<br \/>\naddress a particular issue or need, existing clients will feel compelled to<br \/>\nreturn and new clients will seek out their services.<\/p>\n<p>Although education and professional development are obviously critical<br \/>\nto reaching this position as an authority, so, says Lebow, is marketing. He<br \/>\nrecommends becoming an authority, not only by reading a wide variety of<br \/>\nprofessional journals and taking courses, but also by giving presentations<br \/>\nand writing articles.  <\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Lebow has authored countless articles, text books<br \/>\nand courses. He is the guest speaker at many real estate seminars as<br \/>\nwell as Ontario Real Estate Board meetings and is frequently quoted as<br \/>\nan authority by the Toronto Star and other media. He has also served on<br \/>\nnumerous boards, professional organizations and public task forces in the<br \/>\nreal estate field.  <\/p>\n<p>But even appraisers who are just starting out can quickly build their<br \/>\nreputation as an authority with effective marketing. He suggests that any<br \/>\nappraiser can build a thriving business by devoting half an hour twice<br \/>\na week to social media. Lebow himself uses blogs, Plaxo, Facebook and<br \/>\nLinkedIn to effectively build his client base and nurture existing client<br \/>\nrelationships.<\/p>\n<p>Disseminating information does not have to be time consuming. Every<br \/>\ntime he reads an article he finds interesting, he sends a copy to clients and<br \/>\ncolleagues such as lawyers or insurance brokers.  \u201cThe feedback is amazing,\u201d<br \/>\nhe says. \u201cI get business from it. It is becoming very important.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He points out that something as simple as adding a client\u2019s e-mail<br \/>\naddress to his distribution list after performing an appraisal pays huge<br \/>\ndividends in terms of building his business. \u201cIf I were starting over again,<br \/>\nI would data base everybody,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n<p>After all, he says, computers are only going to play an increasingly important<br \/>\nrole in the coming years. Some day, they may even become the only way in which<br \/>\nthe future generation obtains its information. Although many CRAs are focusing<br \/>\ntheir attention on the AMCs, Lebow predicts that the sophisticated computer-<br \/>\ngenerated valuation data and analysis will one day put the appraisal management<br \/>\ncompanies out of business. Until then, however, he sees some appraisers special-<br \/>\nizing in mortgage valuation as speeding their own demise by undercutting their<br \/>\ncolleagues. \u201cHow can you do a good job if you are being underpaid?\u201d he asks.<br \/>\n\u201cThose who are willing to be the lowest bidders are keeping the industry down.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>But not all appraisers are taking this approach. Like Cunningham, Fedynak<br \/>\nrefuses to lower his fees to undervalue the thorough professional mortgage <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe banks know that a quality job will<br \/>\nbe done, we will always be honest with <\/p>\n<p>them and it will be a true value.\u201d<br \/>\nKevin Fedynak<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have to continually<br \/>\ngo out and reinvent yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Barry Lebow<\/p>\n<p>Dave Cunningham<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are opportunities out there. Some of<br \/>\nthem are related to work I already do and <\/p>\n<p>that I am looking to expand, so I have been<br \/>\nlooking to see what courses are available <\/p>\n<p>from the AIC or through other sources.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada16<\/p>\n<p>valuations he performs. However, unlike Cunningham and Lebow,<br \/>\nFedynak is continuing to focus on mortgage valuation, a business he has<br \/>\nworked hard to build over 30 years, and within which he has developed a<br \/>\nspecialization for higher end executive homes. <\/p>\n<p>He points out that CRAs trained by the AIC place a strong emphasis on<br \/>\nquality. \u201cOur code of conduct is comprised of high ethical standards,\u201d he says.<br \/>\n\u201cWe run our firm as a professional organization.\u201d Halvorsen Fedynak\u2019s residen-<br \/>\ntial appraisers conduct a thorough inspection of properties before signing off on<br \/>\nimpartial valuations based on detailed notes and in-depth market research.  <\/p>\n<p>Fedynak notes that fees set by Halvorsen Fedynak &#038; Company reflect<br \/>\nthe quality and high standards of appraisals that will stand up to scrutiny <\/p>\n<p>Member PRofIle<\/p>\n<p>and legal challenge. \u201cThe banks know that a quality job will be done,\u201d he<br \/>\nexplains. \u201cWe will always be honest with them and it will be a true value.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>  At the same time, Fedynak is one of the few appraisers in the<br \/>\nEdmonton market specializing in executive homes above the one million<br \/>\ndollar mark. These are valuable skills he has honed over his 30 years in the<br \/>\nindustry, skills he believes will continue to be in demand as the market<br \/>\nadjusts fees to align with the quality of the product.<\/p>\n<p>For this readjustment to occur, it is essential that CRAs educate the banks<br \/>\nas to the advantages of having a valuation performed by reputable<br \/>\nAIC-accredited appraisers. The Institute welcomes advocacy efforts by<br \/>\nappraisers such as Fedynak who continue to express their concerns. \u201cWe are<br \/>\ncontinuing to educate the bankers at the local level as to why they should<br \/>\nuse AIC appraisers \u2013 high ethical standards, best professional organization<br \/>\nin Canada, quality appraisals, etc.,\u201d says Fedynak. \u201cThe driver for the AMCs<br \/>\nand for major financial institutions should be the quality of appraisal reports<br \/>\ninstead of price. In addition, I believe the AIC should continue to promote our<br \/>\norganization to the AMCs and major financial institutions at the national level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In fact, earlier this year, the AIC met with both the AMCs and the lenders to<br \/>\ndiscuss these issues. But working with the AMCs and lenders is only one prong<br \/>\nin the AIC\u2019s approach to supporting the CRAs in continuing to be successful<br \/>\nwithin the ever-changing marketplace of residential valuation. The other prong<br \/>\ninvolves ensuring that CRAs are aware of the tools and resources they need to<br \/>\nadapt to what the future will bring. As Cunningham so aptly explains, \u201cYou have<br \/>\nto look for opportunities if you want to stay in business, if you want to make a<br \/>\nliving.  That is true for any business. The market is always evolving. Those who<br \/>\nadapt the best, survive the best.\u201d  In fact, they even thrive.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are continuing to educate the bankers<br \/>\nat the local level as to why they should  <\/p>\n<p>use AIC appraisers \u2013 high ethical<br \/>\nstandards, best professional organization <\/p>\n<p>in Canada, quality appraisals, etc.\u201d<br \/>\nKevin Fedynak<\/p>\n<p> \u201cThere is so much more for an appraiser<br \/>\nto do and with higher fees than the <\/p>\n<p>mortgage business.\u201d<br \/>\nBarry Lebow<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have to look for opportunities if you<br \/>\nwant to stay in business, if you want to <\/p>\n<p>make a living.  That is true for any business.<br \/>\nThe market is always evolving. Those who <\/p>\n<p>adapt the best, survive the best.\u201d<br \/>\nDave Cunningham<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.notarius.com\/en\/clientele_icDe_en.html<br \/>\nFor more information cantact Notarius at<br \/>\n514-281-1442 of toll free 1-800-567-6703<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.notarius.com\/en\/clientele_ICDE_en.html<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 17<\/p>\n<p>ppraisers providing expert evidence in<br \/>\nseveral Canadian courts \u2013 including<br \/>\nthe Ontario Superior Court, the Nova <\/p>\n<p>Scotia Supreme Court and (as of July 1, 2010) the<br \/>\nBC Supreme Court \u2013 face changes in the court<br \/>\nrules which govern expert witnesses\u2019 reports<br \/>\nand roles. The changes to these trial courts\u2019 rules<br \/>\ninclude (1) new requirements for expert wit-<br \/>\nnesses to state in their reports that their evidence<br \/>\nis given objectively or in accordance with a<br \/>\nduty to assist the court (the wording varies by<br \/>\nprovince), with this prevailing over obligations<br \/>\nto the party by whom they are retained; and (2)<br \/>\nin some jurisdictions, particularly in BC, greater<br \/>\nencouragement for opposing litigants to jointly<br \/>\nretain a single expert. Both types of change are<br \/>\nintended to reduce the cost and acrimony associ-<br \/>\nated with \u2018battles of experts\u2019 and to make expert<br \/>\nevidence more helpful to the courts in which the<br \/>\nchanges are instituted. <\/p>\n<p>Court rules requiring acknowledgment of<br \/>\nexperts\u2019 duties may alter little in the substan-<br \/>\ntive approach of those witnesses who belong to<br \/>\nprofessional organizations (such as the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada) which set standards that<br \/>\nalready encourage objectivity and, indeed,<br \/>\nprovide for written certifications of impartiality.<br \/>\nThe new judicial requirement may have a greater<br \/>\ninfluence on the content of reports in previously<br \/>\nless regulated fields or fields where a \u2018hired gun\u2019<br \/>\nmentality seems to be widespread; in those<br \/>\nfields, experts required to acknowledge their<br \/>\nobjectivity may think twice about their approach. <\/p>\n<p>More broadly, it is possible that partisan-<br \/>\nship by an expert witness in breach of his or<br \/>\nher written commitment to be objective or to<br \/>\nassist the court could now expose that witness<br \/>\nto sanctions directly from the court, rather than<br \/>\nsimply from the professional organization, if <\/p>\n<p>any, to which the expert belongs. The case law in<br \/>\nthe absence of these court rules has traditionally<br \/>\npermitted courts to take a less direct approach,<br \/>\nwhere they may (1) \u2018punish\u2019 the litigant whose<br \/>\nexpert has been partial, by refusing to admit<br \/>\nthe expert\u2019s report into evidence or giving little<br \/>\nweight to it (thus leaving a gap in that litigant\u2019s<br \/>\ncase); and\/or (2) criticize experts for lack of<br \/>\nobjectivity in the course of reasons for judgement<br \/>\non the broader issues. What additional steps, if<br \/>\nany, that the courts will take under the new rules<br \/>\nremains to be seen. <\/p>\n<p>Certain of the new court rules also address the<br \/>\njoint appointment by parties of a single expert<br \/>\nto opine on particular issues. The Nova Scotia<br \/>\nrules provide for joint appointment on agreement<br \/>\nof the parties. The BC rules go further, both in<br \/>\nsetting out a detailed protocol for joint appoint-<br \/>\nments and in providing that the BC Supreme<br \/>\nCourt will have the power to order that the expert<br \/>\nevidence on one or more issues be given by one<br \/>\njointly instructed expert, even if neither party<br \/>\nhas requested that such an order be made. In <\/p>\n<p>Legal news &#038; VIews<\/p>\n<p>A<br \/>\nevolving court<br \/>\nrules on expert evidence<\/p>\n<p>By Ludmila herbst, LL.B., Farris, vaughan, Wills &#038; Murphy LLP, vancouver, British Columbia<\/p>\n<p>theory, the appointment of a single expert should<br \/>\nreduce the expense to parties, as they will be able<br \/>\nto share costs. Given the requirement even for<br \/>\nexperts retained by a single party to be impartial<br \/>\nrather than to serve as the retaining party\u2019s<br \/>\nadvocate, the conclusions in the jointly procured<br \/>\nreport should also, in theory, be the same as in<br \/>\nreports which were separately obtained. However,<br \/>\nconcerns have been raised over how well this<br \/>\ntheory will translate into practice, and indeed the<br \/>\nconcept of joint appointment has not found its<br \/>\nway into the new Ontario rules (although they<br \/>\ndo encourage party agreement on the selection<br \/>\nof court-appointed experts, a different issue).<br \/>\nConcerns include that parties\u2019 resources may be<br \/>\nconsumed in fighting between themselves on the<br \/>\nselection of a jointly appointed expert and the<br \/>\ninstructions to be given to the expert, or in retain-<br \/>\ning \u2018shadow\u2019 experts (whose evidence cannot,<br \/>\nhowever, be filed on the same point without<br \/>\nleave of the court) to review the jointly appointed<br \/>\nexpert\u2019s conclusions. It will be interesting to see<br \/>\nhow the practice develops in this regard. <\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada18<\/p>\n<p>arketing in the twenty-first<br \/>\ncentury means embracing the<br \/>\nmodern tools that are currently <\/p>\n<p>available to us. While these tools may be much<br \/>\ndifferent than in the past, the fundamentals of<br \/>\nmarketing professional services remain the same.<br \/>\nIn broad terms, these fundamentals include<br \/>\ncreating and managing client and contact rela-<br \/>\ntionships, as well as developing and maintaining<br \/>\npositive brand equity. <\/p>\n<p>The Internet now offers an array of tools,<br \/>\nsometimes referred to as Web 2.0, that allow<br \/>\nprofessionals to work on these fundamentals in<br \/>\na virtual environment. These tools include social<br \/>\nnetworking sites such as Facebook  and Twitter,<br \/>\nas well as weblogs, discussion groups, and web-<\/p>\n<p>By Glen Power, AACI, P. App., Member, Marketing &#038; Communications Committee<\/p>\n<p>Bringing your marketing online<\/p>\n<p>M site portals that allow for brand development. While these tools should not necessarily be the primary thrust of a marketing plan, ignoring<br \/>\nor excluding them from the mix in today\u2019s world<br \/>\nis at your peril. Worse yet than ignoring these<br \/>\ntools is using them incorrectly. <\/p>\n<p>Currently, with more than 350 million users<br \/>\n\u2013 half of whom log in every day, Facebook is the<br \/>\nmost familiar social networking site out there. <\/p>\n<p>Incredibly, 13.2 million Canadians, or 40% of the<br \/>\npopulation, have a Facebook  account. While it<br \/>\nseems that almost everyone participates within<br \/>\nFacebook  these days, there are still those of us<br \/>\nwho are somewhat paranoid with respect to<br \/>\npersonal privacy issues, and have opted out.<br \/>\nUnfortunately, in today\u2019s world, opting out of<br \/>\nFacebook  is akin to self-imposed social exile. <\/p>\n<p>Like everything in life, benefits usually come at<br \/>\nsome cost, and this is also true of Facebook. While<br \/>\nthere is some tradeoff with respect to maintenance<br \/>\nof personal privacy, many find that the benefits of<br \/>\nsocial connectivity far outweigh the downside. <\/p>\n<p>While some only use Facebook for connecting<br \/>\nwith family and friends, there is considerable<br \/>\nbenefit to including your professional network <\/p>\n<p>Marketing and Communications<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFacebook is a networking<br \/>\ntool unparalleled in <\/p>\n<p>modern times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 19<\/p>\n<p>Marketing and<br \/>\nCommunications Committee<br \/>\nBeverley Girvan, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nGlen Power, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nTom Fox, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nLaura Kemp, Candidate<br \/>\nDavid Babineau, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nTo contact this committee email:<br \/>\ncommunications@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>into the mix, however, care must be taken that<br \/>\nyour personal Facebook profile is aligned with<br \/>\nyour personal professional brand. This means<br \/>\nthat attempts should be made to exclude photos<br \/>\nof every drunken party you have attended since<br \/>\nhigh school. While you have little control over<br \/>\nsomeone posting a photo of you on Facebook,<br \/>\nyou do have control over who can see it. Your<br \/>\nprofile must be viewed regularly, privacy settings<br \/>\nmust be carefully managed, and you need to<br \/>\nexercise control over who sees what.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, if you want to use Facebook for<br \/>\ncareer or business networking, it may not be the<br \/>\nideal place to advance any political, religious or<br \/>\ncontroversial causes that are close to your heart.<br \/>\nSuch activity risks alienation. <\/p>\n<p>If care is taken regarding the above, Facebook<br \/>\nis a networking tool unparalleled in modern<br \/>\ntimes. It keeps you connected to people, allows<br \/>\nthem to know you better, and for you to know<br \/>\nthem better. In short \u2013 richer professional<br \/>\nrelationships. It also allows for networking that is<br \/>\nsticky, i.e., in the transient business environment<br \/>\nof today, it allows you to maintain contact when<br \/>\npeople are displaced geographically. <\/p>\n<p>Many people use Facebook to keep in<br \/>\ntouch with people they meet at conferences<br \/>\nfor instance. By the time the next conference<br \/>\nrolls around, the business relationship has<br \/>\ncontinued to advance thanks to online personal<br \/>\ninteraction. <\/p>\n<p>When incorporating your business network<br \/>\ninto your Facebook profile, care must also<br \/>\nbe taken with the manner of interaction.<br \/>\nRemember that it is about the networking and<br \/>\nrelationship building, and not about a sales<br \/>\npitch. People do not want you to invade their<br \/>\npersonal world with sales pitches and spam. If<br \/>\nyou want to use this medium for advertising,<br \/>\nbuy an ad which can be appropriately targeted. <\/p>\n<p>Do not harass or spam people.<br \/>\nThere are methods of directly marketing <\/p>\n<p>your company on Facebook, such as setting up a<br \/>\ncompany page and inviting people to join it, or<br \/>\nbecome fans. The Appraisal Institute of Canada,<br \/>\nin fact, has such a page \u2013 www.facebook.com\/<br \/>\nAppraisalInstitute.Canada. Once again, however,<br \/>\ncare must be taken as some users view this<br \/>\nas an invasion of personal space. People do<br \/>\nnot want to feel as if they are just a captive<br \/>\naudience for marketing purposes. <\/p>\n<p>Twitter is a more appropriate medium for<br \/>\nmore direct corporate brand development<br \/>\nand marketing, however, it has a much lower<br \/>\nmembership and usage than Facebook. Twitter<br \/>\nallows users to post (or tweet) short status<br \/>\nupdates, which other members can follow.<br \/>\nThis can be a useful strategy for companies,<br \/>\nhowever, the challenge is great in creating<br \/>\nsomething that people want to follow regularly. <\/p>\n<p>A blog or weblog, is another medium that<br \/>\noffers good potential for brand development<br \/>\nand marketing, as well as for achieving client<br \/>\nservice and loyalty goals. While some may<br \/>\nsee the term blog as somewhat clich\u00e9 and<br \/>\noverused, it is the blog medium or format that<br \/>\nis important. In application, it does not have to<br \/>\nbe called a blog. <\/p>\n<p>As one of the original social networking<br \/>\nvehicles, weblogs provide a method of <\/p>\n<p>communicating to a larger audience,<br \/>\ncollecting feedback from the community and<br \/>\nsubsequently building lasting relationships<br \/>\nwith customers and partners. The blog format<br \/>\nis essentially that of an article that allows for<br \/>\nreader interaction in the form of feedback,<br \/>\nranking, concurrence polling, etc.<\/p>\n<p>By supporting the self-publishing of rich<br \/>\narticles on extremely focused topics, weblogs<br \/>\nprovide a vehicle for positioning as thought<br \/>\nleaders within the marketplace, allowing<br \/>\nusers to differentiate themselves from other<br \/>\ncompetitors.<\/p>\n<p>Blogs can be linked to other bloggers, and<br \/>\nif the content is highly rated by members of<br \/>\nthe web community to which it is targeted,<br \/>\nit allows for greater ranking and readership.<br \/>\nThis momentum can then be synergized for<br \/>\nuse with other Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook,<br \/>\nTwitter, or even live webcasting, etc. <\/p>\n<p>Using Web 2.0 applications for marketing<br \/>\npurposes is a broad and complex topic, and<br \/>\ntherefore impossible to be explored in depth in<br \/>\nthis short article. Therefore, I would encourage<br \/>\nyou to inform yourself regarding the above<br \/>\napplications, as well as myriad others within<br \/>\nthis class, and work them into your marketing<br \/>\nplan in a manner that works best for you.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMarketing in the twenty-<br \/>\nfirst century means <\/p>\n<p>embracing the modern<br \/>\ntools that are currently <\/p>\n<p>available to us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>mailto:communications@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.facebook.com\/appraisalinstitute.canada<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada20<\/p>\n<p>his article will very briefly discuss recent<br \/>\nchanges to the Canadian Uniform<br \/>\nStandards of Professional Appraisal <\/p>\n<p>Practice (CUSPAP), which are typically reviewed<br \/>\nand updated every two years. The 2010 version<br \/>\nis now available on the AIC website (http:\/\/www.<br \/>\naicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69) and has been<br \/>\nin effect since January 1, 2010. Many of the<br \/>\nchanges to the standards are housekeeping items<br \/>\nor edits that are identified and required from time<br \/>\nto time. However, in other cases, the changes<br \/>\nare significant. The most important changes for<br \/>\nthis iteration relate to the AIC\u2019s decision to adopt<br \/>\nInternational Valuation Standards (IVS) as their<br \/>\nguiding professional standard, and to be in full<br \/>\ncompliance with International Financial Reporting<br \/>\nStandards (IFRS).<\/p>\n<p>The first element, being compliant with IVS,<br \/>\nwas actually quite easy. In fact, it was already<br \/>\nAIC policy that, where CUSPAP was silent on a<br \/>\nmatter, it would defer to IVS. When the Board<br \/>\ndecision to make CUSPAP fully compliant with<br \/>\nIVS was made, it was not a monumental task as<br \/>\nwe were already almost 100% compliant. The<br \/>\nsame is not the case with IFRS.  <\/p>\n<p>The advent of IFRS is changing the<br \/>\nlandscape for appraisers involved in such<br \/>\nvaluation assignments. The number of<br \/>\nappraisers involved is increasing and will likely<br \/>\ngrow into the future. The related changes to<br \/>\nCUSPAP 2010 are not sweeping in nature and<br \/>\ndo not alter valuation methodology. They are<br \/>\nnevertheless significant.  <\/p>\n<p>Consider the implications and<br \/>\nresponsibilities of preparing valuation reports<br \/>\nfor publicly responsible companies. This is not to<br \/>\nbe taken lightly, as the duty of care extends well<br \/>\nbeyond the client and into the public domain.<br \/>\nInternational compliance and IFRS compliance<br \/>\ndemand transparency and diligence.<\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of Definition 2.24 External<br \/>\nvaluer, and the elements of CUSPAP vis-\u00e0-vis<br \/>\nIFRS and external valuation as it has been<br \/>\naddressed by CUSPAP, is one of the most<br \/>\nimportant changes. If you reference Appraisal<br \/>\nStandard Comment 7.30, you will note various<br \/>\ncriteria within the Scope of Work for Financial<br \/>\nReporting. I will not elaborate in any greater<br \/>\ndetail as I would like all of you to look this up<br \/>\nfor yourselves.  <\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to download your PDF<br \/>\nversion of CUSPAP, do a word search for IVS, and<br \/>\nlook for the changes. The best advice I can give<br \/>\nyou is to grab a large coffee or energy drink, take<br \/>\na couple of hours and familiarize yourself with<br \/>\nCUSPAP 2010. Although I make light of it, I hope<br \/>\nthat all of you take this seriously. The document<br \/>\nis very well constructed so that you can easily<br \/>\nnavigate it on your computer. Here is another<br \/>\nhint, you can take a look at Section 14 \u2018Changes<br \/>\nto CUSPAP from the 2008 Edition\u2019 for a quick<br \/>\nsummary.  <\/p>\n<p>Our standards are what set us apart<br \/>\nand make us the preeminent valuation<br \/>\norganization in the country. The AIC standards<br \/>\nare leading as opposed to following, and<br \/>\nwe should be proud of this. The strength of<br \/>\nthe Canadian banking system came to the<br \/>\nworld\u2019s attention during the recent financial<br \/>\ncrisis. The strength of the Canadian real estate<br \/>\nmarket is an integral part of the stability of our<br \/>\nbanking system. I like to think that the AIC and<br \/>\nour membership have played an important<br \/>\nrole in preserving the integrity of our real<br \/>\nestate industry through the development<br \/>\nand implementation of our standards. The<br \/>\nworld is looking at Canada\u2019s banking system.<br \/>\nThe AIC invites the world to look at the<br \/>\n2010 professional standards which have<br \/>\nincorporated the IVS.   <\/p>\n<p>CUSPAP \u2013 What\u2019s new for 2010?<br \/>\nBy Louis Poirier, AACI, P. App., Member, Standards Committee<\/p>\n<p>Standards<\/p>\n<p>Standards Committee<br \/>\nBrian varner, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nIain Hyslop, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nChris Perret, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nLouis Poirier, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nGeorge Ward, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nTo contact this committee email:<br \/>\nstandards@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>2010 EDITION OF CUSPAP WITH IVS PROVISIONS<br \/>\nThe 2010 edition of the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (the<br \/>\nStandards, or CUSPAP), now online at http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69, meet the<br \/>\nsponsor criteria of the Appraisal Foundation in their international membership category, and<br \/>\nendorse International Valuation Standards as an authority promoting world-wide acceptance of<br \/>\nstandards for property valuation. <\/p>\n<p>With the advent of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the transition within<br \/>\nCanada to International Accounting Standards (IAS) in 2011, the AIC Board of Directors recognizes<br \/>\nthe need for valuation standards that address emerging valuation requirements for IFRS and<br \/>\ndiversification of the scope of work available to AIC appraisers. <\/p>\n<p>The standards contained in the 2010 edition are compliant with the current (eighth) edition<br \/>\nof International Valuation Standards (IVS), published by the International valuation Standards<br \/>\nCommittee (IvSC). Compliance with these 2010 standards ensures compliancy with the IVS relative<br \/>\nto IFRS and valuation for Financial Reporting (vFR). <\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69<br \/>\nmailto:standards@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 21<\/p>\n<p>e pr\u00e9sent article traitera bri\u00e8vement<br \/>\nles r\u00e9centes modifications aux Normes<br \/>\nuniformes de pratique professionnelle en <\/p>\n<p>mati\u00e8re d\u2019\u00e9valuation au Canada (\u00ab NUPPEC \u00bb) qui<br \/>\nsont habituellement revues et mises \u00e0 jour tous<br \/>\nles deux ans. La version 2010 est maintenant<br \/>\naffich\u00e9e sur le site Web de l\u2019ICE et est en vigueur<br \/>\ndepuis le 1er janvier 2010  (http:\/\/www.aicanada.<br \/>\nca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69). Plusieurs modifications<br \/>\nsont de r\u00e9gie interne ou des modifications qui<br \/>\nsont identifi\u00e9es et requises de temps \u00e0 autre. Dans<br \/>\nles autres cas, toutefois, les modifications sont<br \/>\nplus importantes. Dans la pr\u00e9sente version, les<br \/>\nmodifications les plus substantielles refl\u00e8tent la<br \/>\nd\u00e9cision de l\u2019ICE d\u2019adopter les International Valu-<br \/>\nation Standards (\u00ab IVS \u00bb) comme norme directrice<br \/>\nprofessionnelle et se conformer ainsi aux Interna-<br \/>\ntional Financial Reporting Standards (\u00ab IFRS \u00bb).<\/p>\n<p>Le premier \u00e9l\u00e9ment, soit celui de se conformer aux<br \/>\nIVS, \u00e9tait fort simple. En fait, l\u2019ICE avait d\u00e9j\u00e0 une poli-<br \/>\ntique \u00e0 l\u2019effet que lorsqu\u2019un point n\u2019\u00e9tait pas couvert<br \/>\npar les NUPPEC, les IVS auraient pr\u00e9s\u00e9ance. Lorsque le<br \/>\nConseil a pris la d\u00e9cision de rendre les NUPPEC pleine-<br \/>\nment conformes aux IVS, la t\u00e2che fut  plut\u00f4t  simple<br \/>\npuisque nous \u00e9tions d\u00e9j\u00e0 conformes quasi \u00e0 100 %<br \/>\nmais on ne pouvait dire de m\u00eame des IFRS.  <\/p>\n<p>La mise en \u0153uvre des IFRS vient modifier le<br \/>\ncadre dans lequel les \u00e9valuateurs sont appel\u00e9s \u00e0<br \/>\n\u00e9voluer. Le nombre d\u2019\u00e9valuateurs vis\u00e9s augmente<br \/>\net il est probable qu\u2019il continuera de grimper \u00e0<br \/>\nl\u2019avenir. Les modifications pertinentes aux NUPPEC<br \/>\n2010 ne sont pas drastiques de nature et ne<br \/>\nmodifient pas la m\u00e9thode d\u2019\u00e9valuation mais elles<br \/>\nsont n\u00e9anmoins importantes. <\/p>\n<p>Qu\u2019il suffise de consid\u00e9rer les cons\u00e9quences<br \/>\net les responsabilit\u00e9s associ\u00e9es \u00e0 la pr\u00e9paration<br \/>\nde rapports d\u2019\u00e9valuation pour des compagnies<br \/>\npubliques. Ce genre de travail ne doit pas \u00eatre pris<br \/>\n\u00e0 la l\u00e9g\u00e8re puisque le devoir de diligence va bien au<br \/>\ndel\u00e0 du client et s\u2019\u00e9tend jusqu\u2019au  domaine public. La<br \/>\nconformit\u00e9 internationale et la conformit\u00e9 aux IFRS<br \/>\nfont appel \u00e0 la transparence et \u00e0 la diligence. <\/p>\n<p>Personnellement, je suis d\u2019avis que l\u2019inclusion<br \/>\nde la d\u00e9finition 2.24 \u00c9valuateur externe, et les<br \/>\n\u00e9l\u00e9ments des NUPPEC par rapport aux IFRS et<br \/>\nl\u2019\u00e9valuation externe tel que discut\u00e9 dans les<br \/>\nNUPPEC, constitue l\u2019une des modifications les<br \/>\nplus importantes. En consultant le Commentaire<br \/>\n7.30 des normes d\u2019\u00e9valuation, l\u2019on constate divers<br \/>\ncrit\u00e8res qui r\u00e9gissent l\u2019envergure d\u2019un travail \u00e0 des<br \/>\nfins de rapports financiers. Je n\u2019aborderai pas tous<br \/>\nles d\u00e9tails dans cet article puisque j\u2019aimerais que <\/p>\n<p>vous fassiez votre propre recherche sur la question.<br \/>\nLe meilleur conseil que je puisse vous donner <\/p>\n<p>est de t\u00e9l\u00e9charger la version PDF des NUPPEC, de<br \/>\nrechercher l\u2019acronyme IVS et de prendre connais-<br \/>\nsance des modifications. En fait, vous pourriez vous<br \/>\npr\u00e9parer un bon caf\u00e9 ou une boisson \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique<br \/>\net prendre quelques heures pour vous familiariser<br \/>\navec les NUPPEC 2010. Bien que j\u2019aborde le sujet<br \/>\nsans c\u00e9r\u00e9monie, j\u2019esp\u00e8re que vous le prendrez tous<br \/>\nau s\u00e9rieux. Le document est vraiment bien structur\u00e9<br \/>\nde sorte que vous pourrez le consulter facilement \u00e0<br \/>\nl\u2019ordinateur. Un autre conseil est de consulter la sec-<br \/>\ntion 14 intitul\u00e9e \u00ab Modifications aux NUPPEC depuis<br \/>\nla version 2008 \u00bb o\u00f9 vous trouverez un r\u00e9sum\u00e9 de<br \/>\ntoutes les modifications.  <\/p>\n<p>Les normes nous diff\u00e9rencient et font que<br \/>\nnous sommes l\u2019organisation de choix en mati\u00e8re<br \/>\nd\u2019\u00e9valuation \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle du pays. Les normes de l\u2019ICE<br \/>\nsont proactives plut\u00f4t que r\u00e9actives, une caract\u00e9ri-<br \/>\nstique dont nous avons raison d\u2019\u00eatre fiers. Durant la<br \/>\nr\u00e9cente crise financi\u00e8re, la solidit\u00e9 du syst\u00e8me bancaire<br \/>\nau Canada a retenu l\u2019attention mondiale. La solidit\u00e9<br \/>\ndu march\u00e9 immobilier canadien fait partie int\u00e9grante<br \/>\nde la stabilit\u00e9 de notre syst\u00e8me bancaire. Je me r\u00e9jouis<br \/>\n\u00e0 penser que l\u2019ICE et nos membres ont jou\u00e9 un r\u00f4le<br \/>\nimportant dans le maintien de l\u2019int\u00e9grit\u00e9 de l\u2019industrie<br \/>\nimmobili\u00e8re par le biais de l\u2019\u00e9laboration et de la mise<br \/>\nen \u0153uvre de nos normes. Alors que le monde s\u2019affaire<br \/>\n\u00e0 consid\u00e9rer le syst\u00e8me bancaire canadien, je suis<br \/>\nconvaincu que nos normes d\u2019\u00e9valuation immobili\u00e8re<br \/>\nretiendront \u00e9galement l\u2019attention.   <\/p>\n<p>NUPPeC \u2013 quoi de neuf en 2010?<br \/>\nPar Louis Poirier, AACI, P. App., Membre, Comit\u00e9 des normes<\/p>\n<p>L<\/p>\n<p>\u00c9DITION 2010 DES NUPPEC ET LES DISPOSITIONS DES NIE<br \/>\nL\u2019\u00e9dition 2010 des Normes uniformes de pratique professionnelle en mati\u00e8re d\u2019\u00e9valuation au Canada<br \/>\n(\u00ab Les normes \u00bb ou NUPPEC), maintenant affich\u00e9e en ligne \u00e0 l\u2019adresse http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/<br \/>\ncmsPage.aspx?id=69, r\u00e9pond aux crit\u00e8res de parrainage de l\u2019Appraisal Foundation relativement \u00e0<br \/>\nsa cat\u00e9gorie de membres internationaux et refl\u00e8te les Normes internationales d\u2019\u00e9valuation comme<br \/>\nautorit\u00e9 suscitant l\u2019acceptation des normes r\u00e9gissant l\u2019\u00e9valuation immobili\u00e8re \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle du monde.  <\/p>\n<p>Avec l\u2019arriv\u00e9e des normes internationales r\u00e9gissant l\u2019information financi\u00e8re (IFRS) et la transition<br \/>\ndu Canada aux Normes comptables internationales (NCI) en 2011, le Conseil d\u2019administration de l\u2019ICE<br \/>\nreconna\u00eet le besoin d\u2019appliquer des normes d\u2019\u00e9valuation qui r\u00e9pondront aux exigences des IFRS et \u00e0<br \/>\nla diversification de la port\u00e9e des travaux offerts aux \u00e9valuateurs de l\u2019ICE.  <\/p>\n<p>Les normes retrouv\u00e9es dans l\u2019\u00e9dition 2010 sont conformes \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9dition actuelle (huiti\u00e8me) des<br \/>\nNormes internationales d\u2019\u00e9valuation (NIE) publi\u00e9e par le Comit\u00e9 sur les normes internationales<br \/>\nd\u2019\u00e9valuation (CNIE).  La conformit\u00e9 \u00e0 ces normes 2010 assure du m\u00eame coup la conformit\u00e9 aux NIE \u00e0<br \/>\nla lumi\u00e8re des IFRS et de l\u2019\u00e9valuation aux fins de rapports financiers (ERF).  <\/p>\n<p>Normes<\/p>\n<p>Comit\u00e9 des normes<br \/>\nBrian varner, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Pr\u00e9sident<br \/>\nIain Hyslop, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nChris Perret, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nLouis Poirier, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nGeorge Ward, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nPour contracter ce comit\u00e9, email :<br \/>\nstandards@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=69<br \/>\nmailto:standards@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada22<\/p>\n<p>taking ownership \u2013<br \/>\nwhy you matter<\/p>\n<p>s an appraiser, you rarely have the<br \/>\nchance for a do over. The result of<br \/>\nevery assignment has the potential to <\/p>\n<p>end up as a professional practice complaint or in<br \/>\na court of law. You may use a limiting condition<br \/>\nto reserve the right to correct errors, or to correct<br \/>\nyour report should new information come to<br \/>\nlight or the hypothetical conditions change, but<br \/>\nrarely does this arise. To be the best reasonable<br \/>\nappraiser that you can be and deliver excellent<br \/>\nservice requires your commitment to you. Your<br \/>\nattitude towards your personal commitment to<br \/>\nyour own training and education is your key to<br \/>\nconsistency in your appraisal practice.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond anything the Appraisal Institute<br \/>\nof Canada (AIC) can do to develop and deliver<br \/>\ntraining, and to advise you on business practice<br \/>\nmatters, it is this commitment that gives you<br \/>\npermission to truly call yourself a professional.<\/p>\n<p>In the last issue of Canadian Property<br \/>\nValuation, President Young spoke to you about<br \/>\ntaking pride in our designations and in the AIC,<br \/>\nand provided examples of where this can be<br \/>\nseen every day. In addition, there is the standard<br \/>\nyou hold every day that builds the valuation<br \/>\nprofession that, for the most part, is invisible to<br \/>\nthe Institute and to your peers. It is you at the<br \/>\nfront lines building relationships with your clients<br \/>\nand providing professional appraisal services<br \/>\nthat define the value of your services. As you<br \/>\ngrow and are successful, so too is the valuation<br \/>\nprofession elevated in the eyes of the user, i.e.,<br \/>\nthe consumer of your services.<\/p>\n<p>A personal commitment to education is about<br \/>\nstaying abreast of new developments in the<br \/>\nindustry. For example, have you ever considered<br \/>\nthe impact of climate change on your appraisal<br \/>\npractice? At first, you may find this amusing \u2013<br \/>\nhow does global warming affect my business \u2013 <\/p>\n<p>By Grant Uba, AACI, P. App., Chair, Professional Affairs Coordinating Committee<\/p>\n<p>but, think about changes the lending community<br \/>\nhas made to stay competitive by offering<br \/>\ngreen mortgages or the introduction of green<br \/>\ntechnologies in the home and workspace. UBC<br \/>\nnow offers two CPD courses on green valuation<br \/>\nthat are not just timely, but intended to provide<br \/>\nyou with additional skills with which you can<br \/>\npromote yourself.<\/p>\n<p>As a professional, earning your designation<br \/>\ngets you on your way to appraisal practice,<br \/>\nhowever, it will be your attitude towards<br \/>\nlife-long learning that will set the difference<br \/>\nbetween being successful and being left<br \/>\nbehind. I encourage you to give some thought<br \/>\nto the creation of a personal education plan<br \/>\nthat balances formal education, experience,<br \/>\nmentorship, and, yes, the development of the<br \/>\nnext generation of appraisers. The expertise<br \/>\nyou have and new skills you develop to be <\/p>\n<p>Professional Affairs<br \/>\nCoordinating Committee<br \/>\nGrant Uba, AACI, P. App., \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nBrian varner, AACI, P. App. \u2013<br \/>\nChair Standards Committee<br \/>\nDarrell Thorvaldson, AACI, P. App. \u2013<br \/>\nCo-Chair Investigating Committee<br \/>\nSheldon Rajesky, AACI, P. App. \u2013<br \/>\nCo-Chair Investigating Committee<br \/>\nLeonard Lee, AACI, P. App. \u2013<br \/>\nChair Appeal Committee<br \/>\nJohn Ingram, AACI, P. App. \u2013<br \/>\nChair Adjudicating Committee<br \/>\nTo contact this committee email:<br \/>\nprofessionalaffairs@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>A<\/p>\n<p>Professional Affairs<\/p>\n<p>successful can and should be shared. Shared<br \/>\nlearning confirms successful ideas and practices<br \/>\nand challenges old ones.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, volunteering at the<br \/>\nnational and affiliated association level affords<br \/>\nthe very best opportunities to give back to your<br \/>\nassociation and to work with your peers from<br \/>\nacross the country.  <\/p>\n<p>The Institute understands this and has made<br \/>\na concerted effort to focus the professional<br \/>\npractice process on education at the first<br \/>\ninstance. My simple message today is that<br \/>\nyou need to take ownership in your education,<br \/>\nbecause it matters to you. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour attitude towards your personal commitment<br \/>\nto your own training and education is your key to <\/p>\n<p>consistency in your appraisal practice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>mailto:professionalaffairs@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 23<\/p>\n<p>Adhoc Committee on Peer Review<br \/>\nLinda Hastings, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nMike Garcelon, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nCherie Gaudet, CRA<br \/>\nGerald McCoombs, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nBob Stewart, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nGreg Bennett, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\npeerreview@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>he first year of the Appraisal Institute of<br \/>\nCanada (AIC) Peer Review Pilot Project<br \/>\n(PRPP), which focused on reviewing <\/p>\n<p>residential form reports, has recently ended. As the<br \/>\nPRPP moves into its second and third years, the<br \/>\nmandate of the program expands to reviews of all<br \/>\ntypes of appraisal reports.<\/p>\n<p>The PRPP has two objectives. The primary<br \/>\nobjective is to generate and record actual cost\/<br \/>\nbenefit data regarding a peer review program.<br \/>\nCosts are measured in terms of actual outlays for<br \/>\nmeetings, training, etc., and the time commit-<br \/>\nment by AIC staff and PRPP volunteers. Benefits,<br \/>\nwhich are more difficult to quantify, entail how<br \/>\neach member may profit from shared learning,<br \/>\nand how the profession and our clients may<br \/>\nbenefit from more consistent and higher quality<br \/>\nservices. The secondary objective is to build a<br \/>\ncost effective Peer Review program infrastruc-<br \/>\nture. Once these two objectives are met, the<br \/>\nBoard will be in a position to make decisions<br \/>\nregarding the future of peer review.<\/p>\n<p>Now that the first year is completed, we<br \/>\nthought this might be a good time to share some<br \/>\ncommon issues encountered by PRPP\u2019s reviewers.<\/p>\n<p>By far, the most frequent issue arising involves<br \/>\nadjustments made in the direct comparison <\/p>\n<p>By Michael Garcelon, AACI, P. App., Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Peer Review <\/p>\n<p>Peer reviewers<br \/>\nidentify common errors<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>approach. Often, our reviewers find adjustments of<br \/>\na large magnitude, or inconsistent or inappropriate<br \/>\nadjustments, with no discussion provided. Now,<br \/>\nthere may be a good reason for a large, inconsis-<br \/>\ntent, or a seemingly inappropriate adjustment,<br \/>\nhowever, there should be some explanation in the<br \/>\nreport otherwise the reader will not understand<br \/>\nthe appraiser\u2019s rationale.   Even if the adjustments<br \/>\nare nominal amounts, at a minimum, some discus-<br \/>\nsion is advisable to assist the reader.<\/p>\n<p>A second common issue is inconsistent infor-<br \/>\nmation about the subject property. For example,<br \/>\na report may say that there are three bathrooms<br \/>\nand then, on the next page, four are listed in the <\/p>\n<p>adjustment grid. Or the report indicates that the<br \/>\nsubject property is fully renovated, and then the<br \/>\neffective age estimate is equivalent to actual age.<br \/>\nThese types of oversights can diminish the credibil-<br \/>\nity of an appraisal report.  <\/p>\n<p>Very often, our reviewers discover that a report<br \/>\nis completed on an old version of AIC\u2019s residential<br \/>\nform report and is not compliant with the current<br \/>\nversions of CUSPAP. It is the appraiser\u2019s responsibility<br \/>\nto ensure that all reports are fully CUSPAP compliant.<\/p>\n<p>Another frequently occurring issue is an insuf-<br \/>\nficient reporting under Scope. The Scope section<br \/>\nis required by CUSPAP, and it is intended to let the<br \/>\nreader understand what the appraiser did and did<br \/>\nnot do. Was there a full inspection or were some<br \/>\nrooms inaccessible, and, if so, why? Did the appraiser<br \/>\nobtain the title, and, if not, why not? etc.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the issues identified by our reviewers<br \/>\ncan be traced back to the appraiser not taking the<br \/>\ntime to fully complete the form, and ensuring that<br \/>\nall data is accurate and supportable. In addition to<br \/>\ndesigning a report that a reader can comprehend,<br \/>\ncareful proofreading is advisable.<\/p>\n<p>Redacted copies of actual peer reviews have<br \/>\nbeen placed in the members section of the AIC<br \/>\nwebsite: http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.<br \/>\naspx?id=266   <\/p>\n<p>Peer Review<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost of the issues identified<br \/>\nby our reviewers can be <\/p>\n<p>traced back to the appraiser<br \/>\nnot taking the time to fully <\/p>\n<p>complete the form, and<br \/>\nensuring that all data is <\/p>\n<p>accurate and supportable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click here to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>mailto:peerreview@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=266<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada24<\/p>\n<p>The dramatic difference in appraised value of the same property certainly indicates that the art of appraisal is not an exact science. Over the years, I have dealt<br \/>\nwith appraisals of properties in assessment appeal cases and have found that, in looking at the report of the appraisers, it was difficult to believe that it was<br \/>\nthe same property that was being appraised. The differential in price is so great and this price difference by credited appraisers certainly does not give any<br \/>\ngreat confidence in the conclusions reached.    \u2013 Honourable Justice N. Robert Anderson, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia<\/p>\n<p>Decisions dealing with the standard of care applicable to valuators and appraisers acknowledge that these professions deal with matters of art rather than<br \/>\nscience, and that variations in their conclusions are therefore common&#8230; \u2013 The Honourable Madam Justice Neilson, Supreme Court of British Columbia<\/p>\n<p>Investigating<\/p>\n<p>appraisal standards \u2013<br \/>\nthe rules of art or science?<\/p>\n<p>hese quotations are certainly not<br \/>\nevidence of the first, nor will they be<br \/>\nthe last time, that the essessence of <\/p>\n<p>the appraisal profession has been debated.<br \/>\nThe appraiser who appreciates an element of<br \/>\nsubjectivity would wholeheartedly agree with<br \/>\nthe court\u2019s conclusion that our skill is more art<br \/>\nthan science. Appraisers should be proud of their<br \/>\nsubjective skill set, yet must continually examine<br \/>\nthemselves to ensure their data, assumptions and<br \/>\nmethodologies are both consistent and accurate.<br \/>\nWe are accountable to not only our banks, mort-<br \/>\ngagors, home owners and investors, but also our<br \/>\nprofessional Standards. On occasion, we hear the<br \/>\nderisive comment that the acronym AACI stands<br \/>\nfor \u201cappraisal according to clients\u2019 instructions.\u201d<br \/>\nThis public cynicism stems from incidences of<br \/>\nappraisers relying too heavily on their subjective<br \/>\nskills or succumbing to client pressures.  <\/p>\n<p>In contrast to the subjectivity of art, consider<br \/>\nwhat appraisers are required to do:<br \/>\n\u2022 Research the marketplace; observe market <\/p>\n<p>phenomena and record market data.<br \/>\n\u2022 Collect a knowledge base of sales and, with <\/p>\n<p>highly skilled techniques, create systematic<br \/>\nadjustments to reach conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Determine a predictable outcome through the<br \/>\nprecise application of facts and principles and<br \/>\nevaluate results through three methodologies.<\/p>\n<p>By Mike Schulkowsky, AACI, P. App., Member, Investigating Committee<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Present facts, reasoning and beliefs about the<br \/>\nsubject in an orderly manner.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Prepare appraisals to allow others to measure,<br \/>\nreview or rely on our conclusions.  <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Adhere to the Standards, a system of rules.<br \/>\nDoes this list of research, testing and hypothesis<br \/>\nsound more like art\u2026or empirical science?<br \/>\nAlthough the courts accept that appraisal is<br \/>\nan impure science at best, we must treat our<br \/>\nprofession with the same respect as we would <\/p>\n<p>T give to genuine science. In our estimated values,<br \/>\nappraisers make<br \/>\nassumptions about<br \/>\nsales, rents or<br \/>\nadjustments based<br \/>\non known data.<br \/>\nIt is our respon-<br \/>\nsibility under<br \/>\nthe Standards to<br \/>\nensure we have<br \/>\ntaken great care<br \/>\nthroughout the<br \/>\nentire appraisal<br \/>\nreport to vet<br \/>\nthe known data<br \/>\nprior to apply-<br \/>\ning it to the unknown.<br \/>\nWith easy access to land<br \/>\ntitle registries, MLS and other online<br \/>\nresources, our toolbox for gathering<br \/>\nmarket information contin-<br \/>\nues to expand. Rather than<br \/>\nlimiting reports to only<br \/>\nthree sales, the<br \/>\nappraiser<br \/>\ncan <\/p>\n<p>\u201cA more<br \/>\nconscientious<br \/>\napproach in<br \/>\nestablishing <\/p>\n<p>accurate<br \/>\nadjustments and <\/p>\n<p>cautiously applying<br \/>\nour subjective skills<br \/>\nwill build trust and <\/p>\n<p>further credibility of<br \/>\nour profession. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 25<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;Nevertheless, their judgements must be exercised within acceptable standards of skill and expertise, and be based on rational assumptions.<br \/>\n              \u2013 The Honourable Madam Justice Neilson, Supreme Court of British Columbia <\/p>\n<p>Investigating Committee<br \/>\nSheldon Rajesky, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Co-Chair<\/p>\n<p>Darrell Thorvaldson, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Co-Chair<\/p>\n<p>Doyle Childs, AACI, P. App<\/p>\n<p>Gerry Gehlen, AACI, P. App<\/p>\n<p>Stan Jugovic, AACI, P. App<\/p>\n<p>Mike Schulkowsky, AACI, P. App<\/p>\n<p>Paul Beckwith, AACI, P.App<\/p>\n<p>vanit Kumar, CRA<\/p>\n<p>Dan Brewer, AACI, P.App<\/p>\n<p>Deanna Halladay, CRA<\/p>\n<p>To contact this committee, email:<br \/>\ninvestigating@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>use (not so scary) statistics to analyze dozens<br \/>\nof sales to consider the range, probability and<br \/>\nmargin of error. An Automated valuation Model<br \/>\n(AvM) is no substitute for the experience required<br \/>\nto interpret the market, but is a useful technique<br \/>\nto assist the appraiser in analyzing appropriate<br \/>\nadjustments. In larger cities and homogenous<br \/>\nneighbourhoods, we have little defence in claim-<br \/>\ning that relevant information is unavailable.  <\/p>\n<p>Appraisers know that, on occasion, making<br \/>\nparticular adjustments can be difficult. To deter-<br \/>\nmine a site size adjustment is simple if sufficient<br \/>\nvacant land sales exist, yet developing value<br \/>\nadjustments for condition, landscaping, influ-<br \/>\nences or market appeal is far more complex. We<br \/>\nrecognize the principles are similar and it remains<br \/>\nour responsibility to measure the market carefully<br \/>\nto seek evidence on both macro and micro levels<br \/>\nto develop reasonable adjustments. According<br \/>\nto the Standards, the appraiser must describe<br \/>\nand analyze all data relevant to the assignment<br \/>\nas well as detail the reasoning supporting the<br \/>\nanalyses, opinions and conclusions of each <\/p>\n<p>valuation approach. (CUSPAP Rules 6.2.15. and<br \/>\n6.2.18) Appraisal practice affirms that we do not<br \/>\nmake adjustments without supporting market<br \/>\nevidence. If no sales are available, it calls for<br \/>\ndiscretion based on experience, which should be<br \/>\nbased on historical market data. With adjust-<br \/>\nments founded on gut feeling, how do you really<br \/>\n\u201cjust know?\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>Rather than relying heavily on personal experi-<br \/>\nence, one of the best ways to ensure consistent<br \/>\nand accurate appraisal adjustments is to develop a<br \/>\npaired sales database. As you root out similar sales,<br \/>\ntake an extra moment to note differences and file<br \/>\nthe information under the appropriate category.<br \/>\nThis will assist you in determining the range for<br \/>\nfuture adjustments. If a client, lawyer or member of<br \/>\nthe Investigating Committee is concerned that an<br \/>\nadjustment is unfounded, you are well-positioned<br \/>\nto justify your adjustment process.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, in applying your adjustments, ensure<br \/>\nthey are reasonable and consistent. In many<br \/>\ncases, appraisers have applied contradictory<br \/>\nadjustments in different reports or, even worse, <\/p>\n<p>within the same report. If you have<br \/>\ndeveloped a size adjustment, ensure<br \/>\nit is applied similarly for all the<br \/>\ncomparables, unless there is a valid<br \/>\nreason to depart from a consistent<br \/>\napplication.<\/p>\n<p>In the appraisal profession,<br \/>\nour integrity is anchored<br \/>\nin due diligence. Even<br \/>\nLeonardo da vinci,<br \/>\nwho was both<br \/>\nartist and<br \/>\nscientist,<br \/>\nbelieved<br \/>\nthat a painter<br \/>\nmust know not<br \/>\njust the rules of perspec-<br \/>\ntive, but all the laws of nature. So too appraisers<br \/>\nmust adhere to professional standards. A more<br \/>\nconscientious approach in establishing accurate<br \/>\nadjustments and cautiously applying<br \/>\nour subjective skills will build trust and<br \/>\nfurther credibility of our profession. <\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>mailto:investigating@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rirBijEOWY\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ara.ca\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; ARA - Atlantic Realty Advisors\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ara.ca\/embed\/#?secret=LUOlNQhX9R#?secret=rirBijEOWY\" data-secret=\"rirBijEOWY\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada26<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Committee<br \/>\nLeonard Lee, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nAllan Beatty, AACI, P. App., Fellow<br \/>\nAndrew Chopko, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nJohn Shevchuk, Associate<br \/>\nGordon Tomiuk, AACI, P. App., Fellow<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\nappeal@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Candidates and<br \/>\nuse of the term \u2018appraiser\u2019<\/p>\n<p>or many years, Candidates have misused<br \/>\nand applied the term appraiser when<br \/>\nsigning appraisal reports and\/or introduc-<\/p>\n<p>ing themselves as real estate appraisers to clients.<br \/>\nDesignations with the Appraisal Institute of Canada<br \/>\n(AIC) are earned designations \u2013 CRA Canadian Res-<br \/>\nidential Appraiser and AACI Accredited Appraiser<br \/>\nCanadian Institute.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u2018appraiser\u2019 gives an individual cred-<br \/>\nibility as a practicing professional in the appraisal<br \/>\nindustry and utilization of the term \u2018appraiser\u2019<br \/>\nwhen signing a property valuation or consulting<br \/>\nreport is much like implying there is a designation<br \/>\nattached to the individual\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>When licensing was initiated in some Canadian<br \/>\nprovinces, there was great debate as to licensing an<br \/>\nindividual as an appraiser or as a Candidate. These<br \/>\ndiscussions became critical in the determination<br \/>\nof the class of licensed industry members. This<br \/>\nalso holds true in terms of the status of industry<br \/>\nmembers with the AIC. <\/p>\n<p>When applying the term \u2018appraiser,\u2019 a Candi-<br \/>\ndate is adding the perception that the AIC qualifies<br \/>\nthat person for signing a property valuation or con-<br \/>\nsulting report, which is not the case. A Candidate<br \/>\nis not an appraiser until designated; much like a<br \/>\nlawyer is a student at law until admitted to the Bar.<\/p>\n<p>Use of the term \u2018appraiser\u2019 can only be applied<br \/>\nin conjunction with a designation regarding the<br \/>\nprofessional standing with the AIC. Designations<br \/>\nare earned through a rigorous education and men-<br \/>\ntoring program and, until an individual has received<br \/>\nthe CRA or AACI designation awarded by the<br \/>\nAIC, the term appraiser cannot be applied. Thus,<br \/>\nCandidates cannot append the title \u2018appraiser\u2019 to<br \/>\ntheir names when signing an appraisal document.<br \/>\nAdditionally, P. App. may be used by AACI members<br \/>\nin good standing, but only in conjunction with the<br \/>\nAACI designation as such, AACI, P. App.<\/p>\n<p>By Andy Chopko, AACI, P. App., Member, Appeal Committee<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, Professional Practice Committees<br \/>\nof the AIC have encountered complaints of Candi-<br \/>\ndate members misusing the term \u2018appraiser\u2019 when<br \/>\nthey add the term \u2018appraiser\u2019 in signing appraisal<br \/>\nvaluation and consulting reports. To clarify \u2013 a<br \/>\nCandidate must only sign appraisal valuation and<br \/>\nconsulting reports \u2018as a Candidate\u2019 to avoid mislead-<br \/>\ning the public in terms of his or her standing with<br \/>\nregard to the education and mentorship programs<br \/>\nwith the AIC.<\/p>\n<p>Designated members reviewing and co-signing<br \/>\nappraisal valuation and consulting reports must<br \/>\nensure that the Candidate signs \u2018as a Candidate\u2019 and<br \/>\nnot as an \u2018appraiser.\u2019 If a Candidate signs a valuation<br \/>\nand consulting report using the term \u2018appraiser\u2019<br \/>\nwith his or her name, the Candidate is misleading<br \/>\nthe client and\/or a member of the public regarding<br \/>\nhis or her level of experience, education, and profes-<br \/>\nsional standing with the AIC.<\/p>\n<p>These provisions also apply to business cards and<br \/>\nother promotional items. Candidates must not use<br \/>\nthe term \u2018appraiser\u2019 with their names, as a Candidate<br \/>\nis not an appraiser until designated with the AIC.<\/p>\n<p>Ethical Standards:<br \/>\n5.4.6 \u201cPromoting the Candidate membership<br \/>\ncategory in such a way that it might be perceived as<br \/>\na designation is misleading. AIC Candidate members <\/p>\n<p>F<\/p>\n<p>Appeal<\/p>\n<p>must refrain from using initials or abbreviations that<br \/>\nmight be interpreted as relating to a designated status,<br \/>\ni.e. CAN, as this is not an AIC designation, but refers to<br \/>\nstatus within the Appraisal Institute of Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>5.4.7 \u201cAIC Candidates are able to identify<br \/>\nthemselves as a Candidate Member of the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada (AIC). AIC Candidate members<br \/>\nmay identify that they are working under the men-<br \/>\ntorship of a designated member of the Institute and<br \/>\nidentify the mentor\u2019s name and designation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>5.5.4 \u201cIt is unethical for Candidate members to<br \/>\nsign any appraisal, review or consulting report unless<br \/>\nthe report is co-signed by an appropriately desig-<br \/>\nnated member.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>5.5.5. \u201cIt is unethical for affiliate, associate or<br \/>\nstudent members to hold themselves out in any way<br \/>\nas a practicing member of the Institute.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cUse of the term \u2018appraiser\u2019 can only be applied in<br \/>\nconjunction with a designation regarding the professional <\/p>\n<p>standing with the AIC. Designations are earned through<br \/>\na rigorous education and mentoring program and, until<br \/>\nan individual has received the CRA or AACI designation <\/p>\n<p>awarded by the AIC, the term appraiser cannot be applied.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click here to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 27<\/p>\n<p>Working in<br \/>\ncollaboration for change Robert PatchettLL.B, CD, AIC Counsellor, <\/p>\n<p>Professional Practice<\/p>\n<p>From the Counsellor\u2019s Desk<\/p>\n<p>\u201c Conduct reflects<br \/>\nindividual ethics and<br \/>\nprofessionalism and <\/p>\n<p>the AIC and all its<br \/>\nmembers benefit when <\/p>\n<p>we remind ourselves<br \/>\nof the obligations <\/p>\n<p>we inherit when we<br \/>\nbecome members of this <\/p>\n<p>profession.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>pon joining the Appraisal Institute<br \/>\nof Canada (AIC), all members pledge<br \/>\nto uphold the Code of Professional <\/p>\n<p>Conduct and Professional Code of Ethics1. In so<br \/>\ndoing, they agree to comply with the provisions<br \/>\nof the Bylaws, Regulations and CUSPAP.<br \/>\nStaying true to this ideal will translate into a<br \/>\nprofessional reputation that serves you well.<br \/>\nGood ethics are good for business. This should<br \/>\nbe the focus at all times, especially when clients<br \/>\ndeliberately encourage you to hit their mark,<br \/>\nthereby jeopardizing your professionalism and<br \/>\nyour livelihood.<\/p>\n<p>Much has been and will likely continue to<br \/>\nbe written on the root causes of the sub-prime<br \/>\nfinancial crisis in the US and the global impact<br \/>\nthat it has spawned. While some will look at the<br \/>\nrisk modeling and the collateral valuation pro-<br \/>\ncess2 to see if they worked as intended, i.e., did<br \/>\nthe mathematical models and process function<br \/>\nproperly?; others will look to the conduct of the<br \/>\nplayers in the financial services sector. Did they<br \/>\nact ethically and responsibly in the loan origina-<br \/>\ntion and underwriting process?<\/p>\n<p>Allegations of mortgage fraud litter the land-<br \/>\nscape in the US3. While little beyond anecdotal<br \/>\nevidence appears in Canada, we routinely read<br \/>\nand hear about the value and impact of mort-<br \/>\ngage fraud in Canada. Many are vaguely aware<br \/>\nof the housing bust of the later 1980s and recall<br \/>\nchanges that arose from that, but, essentially,<br \/>\nwith the passage of time it has faded from<br \/>\nmemory and has been replaced with fresh scars<br \/>\nfrom the current crisis. As Hegel says, we learn<br \/>\nfrom history that we learn nothing from history.<\/p>\n<p>The question that comes to mind out of this<br \/>\nis \u2013 can effective change occur without sanction<br \/>\nby securities regulators; criminal sanction<br \/>\nfor misconduct or sanction for professional <\/p>\n<p>misconduct? The question presumes of course<br \/>\nthat the processes worked, but that someone<br \/>\nacted unprofessionally. <\/p>\n<p>This highlights the importance of protecting<br \/>\nyour reputation and reminding clients that, at<br \/>\nall times, you comply with Generally Accepted<br \/>\nPrinciples of valuation in completing any assign-<br \/>\nment in accordance with the appraisal standards<br \/>\npublished by the AIC. In so doing, reporting<br \/>\nundue influence4 and working in concert with<br \/>\nefforts of the AIC Board to advance the interests<br \/>\nof the membership and the profession can only<br \/>\nlead to confirming the vital role appraisers hold<br \/>\nin the financial marketplace. <\/p>\n<p>By now, much will be known of the AMC<br \/>\nTask Force Report and the leadership taken<br \/>\nby the AIC Board in acting on those recom-<br \/>\nmendations. It is important to recognize that<br \/>\nchange may be difficult and slow, and that<br \/>\nimplementing change takes time and energy.<br \/>\nNevertheless, when individual members work<br \/>\ncollaboratively with peers and the AIC, they can<br \/>\neffect change that will be both positive and<br \/>\nrewarding. Conduct reflects individual ethics<br \/>\nand professionalism and the AIC and all its<br \/>\nmembers benefit when we remind ourselves<br \/>\nof the obligations we inherit when we become<br \/>\nmembers of this profession. <\/p>\n<p>End notes<br \/>\n1  AIC Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics,  http:\/\/www.<\/p>\n<p>aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=210<br \/>\n2    Reengineering the Appraisal Process, Collateral Risk <\/p>\n<p>Network  http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/images\/content\/docs\/<br \/>\nValution%20Evolution.pdf  <\/p>\n<p>3    Eleventh Periodic Mortgage Fraud Case Report To:<br \/>\nMortgage Bankers Association, http:\/\/www.marisolutions.<br \/>\ncom\/pdfs\/mba\/mortgage-fraud-report-11th.pdf<\/p>\n<p>4    Undue Appraiser Influence \u2013 Canadian Property Valuation,<br \/>\nPage 32, http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/images\/content\/file\/<br \/>\nCPV-2008-book-2.pdf <\/p>\n<p>U<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=210<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/images\/content\/docs\/Valution%20Evolution.pdf<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.marisolutions.com\/pdfs\/mba\/mortgage-fraud-report-11th.pdf<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/images\/content\/file\/CPV-2008-book-2.pdf<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada28<\/p>\n<p>he Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)<br \/>\nwas a founding member of the World<br \/>\nAssociation of valuation Organisations <\/p>\n<p>(WAvO) and is an executive Board member of<br \/>\nthe organization. <\/p>\n<p>The 4th WAvO valuation Congress held<br \/>\nNovember 24 and 25, 2009 in Guilin, Guang Xi,<br \/>\nPeople\u2019s Republic of China was a great success.<br \/>\nMore than 360 participants attended the<br \/>\nCongress from mainland China and Australia,<br \/>\nBrunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia,<br \/>\nIndonesia, Russia, Romania, Singapore and USA.<br \/>\nCo-hosted by the China Appraisal Society, the<br \/>\nCongress was addressed by Ms He Bangjing,<br \/>\nvice Minister of the Ministry of Finance, China<br \/>\nand President of China Appraisal Society. A<br \/>\nprivate meeting was arranged between the<br \/>\nMinister and selected organizations including<br \/>\nthe AIC. The vice Minister expressed her thanks<br \/>\nthat WAvO had held the Congress in China, as it<br \/>\nprovided an opportunity for valuers in China to<br \/>\nmeet with international counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>At the closing ceremony, the Hong Kong<br \/>\nInstitute of Surveyors (HKIS) was included in the<br \/>\nMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the<br \/>\nportability of designations. Under the auspices<br \/>\nof WAvO, the MOU was signed at the Inaugural<br \/>\nWAvO valuation Congress held in Singapore in<br \/>\n2006 by the four national valuation institutes:<br \/>\nthe Australian Property Institute, Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada, Property Institute of New<br \/>\nZealand and Singapore Institute of Surveyors<br \/>\nand valuers. The MOU provides designation<br \/>\nequivalency to any AIC AACI-designated<br \/>\nmember wishing to work in the other four<br \/>\ncountries, subject only to local designation<br \/>\nrequirements.<\/p>\n<p>WAvO is supportive of the consistent<br \/>\napplication of valuation standards,<br \/>\nmethodologies, and practice. WAvO invites<br \/>\nprofessionals to contribute their expertise in <\/p>\n<p>compiling the Best Valuation Practice Guide.<br \/>\nThe topics include valuation fundamentals;<br \/>\nmethods of valuation; specific valuations; and<br \/>\nbusiness, plant and machinery valuation. If<br \/>\nyou would like to contribute, please write to<br \/>\nWAvO at http:\/\/www.wavoglobal.org\/feedback.<br \/>\nasp. WAvO will be compiling a list of experts<br \/>\nin their various valuation fields who can offer<br \/>\nconsultancy services. <\/p>\n<p>To encourage the involvement of valuation<br \/>\nprofession students at an early stage, the<br \/>\nWAvO Board has decided to host a yearly<br \/>\ncompetition for the WAvO Best valuation <\/p>\n<p>Report Awards. This competition is open to all<br \/>\nstudents undertaking valuation courses. You<br \/>\nmay also obtain information on the awards from<br \/>\nthe website: www.wavoglobal.org. There are six<br \/>\ncategories of awards for the different property<br \/>\ntypes. The winner of the awards for each<br \/>\ncategory will be given prize money of US$2,000. <\/p>\n<p>To assist developing economies in building<br \/>\ntheir valuation capacity, WAvO regularly<br \/>\nconducts workshops and courses. WAvO<br \/>\nwelcomes enquires from qualified AIC members<br \/>\nwho would be interested in conducting<br \/>\nworkshops and courses. <\/p>\n<p>WaVO invites your participation<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>By Keith Goodwin, AACI, P. App., Fellow, WAvO Representative<br \/>\nInternational Valuation Standards<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.wavoglobal.org\/feedback.asp<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"RgNJNABCce\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wavoglobal.org\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; Wavo Global\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wavoglobal.org\/?embed=true#?secret=RgNJNABCce\" data-secret=\"RgNJNABCce\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 29<\/p>\n<p>candidates\u2019 FaQs for cPY<br \/>\nBy April Green, Candidate, Member, Learning Advisory Committee<\/p>\n<p>s a Candidate member of the<br \/>\nAppraisal Institute of Canada (AIC),<br \/>\nyou are required to complete at least <\/p>\n<p>one university course per year (CPY). This policy<br \/>\nwas approved by the AIC Board of Directors in<br \/>\nOctober 2005 with the intent of encouraging<br \/>\nprogress to designation in a timely fashion.<\/p>\n<p>What qualifies as a university course?<br \/>\nAny course that is a curriculum requirement of<br \/>\nthe CRA or the AACI designation qualifies as<br \/>\na university course. The list of these courses is<br \/>\nspecific and may be located on the AIC website<br \/>\nby inputting \u2018Curriculum Requirements\u2019 in the<br \/>\nsearch tool on the website: http:\/\/www.sauder.<br \/>\nubc.ca\/Programs2\/RealEstateDivision\/Credit<br \/>\nProgramsandProfessionalDevelopmentCourses\/<br \/>\nAppraisalInstituteofCanada\/default.htm#courses<\/p>\n<p>If you have qualified as a Candidate without<br \/>\na university degree, any university course lead-<br \/>\ning to the completion of your university degree<br \/>\nwill qualify as a course. <\/p>\n<p>Are college courses or courses taken at<br \/>\nan organization other than the University<br \/>\nof British Columbia (UBC) acceptable?<br \/>\nYes, provided that UBC has accepted the course<br \/>\nas a formal equivalent to one of the curriculum<br \/>\nrequirements. To find out visit: http:\/\/www1.<br \/>\nsauder.ubc.ca\/Programs\/Real_Estate_Division\/<br \/>\nCredit_Programs_and_Professional_Develop-<br \/>\nment_Courses\/Overview\/Equivalencies_and_<br \/>\nTranscript_Reviews.aspx<\/p>\n<p>What year are we talking<br \/>\nabout when we say a course per year?<br \/>\nThe CPY requirement does not run on a calendar<br \/>\nyear. The CPY requirement is always from October<br \/>\n1 to September 30. For example, for 2010, you<br \/>\nmust successfully complete a course between<br \/>\nOctober 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010. <\/p>\n<p>How do I report my CPY?<br \/>\nLog into the \u2018Members Section\u2019 of the AIC<br \/>\nwebsite: http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/member-<br \/>\nLogin.aspx<\/p>\n<p>Under Online Tools on the right hand side of<br \/>\nthe page, click on the \u2018Course per Year\u2019 link.<\/p>\n<p>Click on \u2018Add a Course\u2019 and fill out the<br \/>\nappropriate boxes and attach the supporting<br \/>\ndocuments.     <\/p>\n<p>When am I required to report my CPY?<br \/>\nYou must report that you have successfully<br \/>\ncompleted your CPY requirement no later<br \/>\nthan the last day of the CPY period, which<br \/>\nis September 30. For example, this year<br \/>\nyou are required to report that you have<br \/>\nsuccessfully completed your CPY requirement<br \/>\nby September 30, 2010. The AIC website<br \/>\nwill allow you to report the completion of your<br \/>\nrequired course at any time during the year so<br \/>\ndo not wait until the last minute to post your<br \/>\ncompleted course(s). <\/p>\n<p>What happens if I<br \/>\ndo not report my CPY by September 30?<br \/>\nYou will be fined and your Candidate status will<br \/>\nbe suspended until the fine is paid and until<br \/>\nyou have met the CPY requirement. To reverse<br \/>\nthe suspension, you must be able to prove to<br \/>\nAIC that you have met the above conditions.<br \/>\nYou should contact dianea@aicanada.ca with<br \/>\nrespect to this matter. <\/p>\n<p>What if I have not<br \/>\nreceived a grade for my course<br \/>\nprior to the September 30 deadline?<br \/>\nThis may occur if you are registered in a<br \/>\nsummer course (June to September) and the<br \/>\nresults of your exam or assignments will not<br \/>\nbe available until after September 30. In this<br \/>\ncase, the September 30 reporting deadline<br \/>\nstill applies to you and you should follow<br \/>\nthe same steps for reporting your CPY as<br \/>\ndescribed above. However, you should report<br \/>\nthe course as \u2018Results Pending\u2019 and attach the<br \/>\nsupporting document showing your enrollment<br \/>\nin the summer term. You will then have until<br \/>\nNovember 1 of that year (e.g., November 1,<br \/>\n2010) to log back in to the AIC website as<br \/>\ndescribed above and report the course as<br \/>\ncomplete. After that, please advise Diane<br \/>\nArruda of the completion by emailing<br \/>\ndianea@aicanada.ca. <\/p>\n<p>Learning Advisory Committee<br \/>\nDavid Highfield, AACI, P. App. \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nApril Green, Candidate<br \/>\nWayne Kipp, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nvikki Leslie, Qualifications Officer, AIC &#8211; ON<br \/>\nCharles Abromaitis, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nDuane Bates, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nDavid Shum, AACI, P. App.<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\nlac@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>A<\/p>\n<p>Learning Advisory<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a Candidate member of the Appraisal Institute of<br \/>\nCanada (AIC), you are required to complete at least one <\/p>\n<p>university course per year (CPY).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.sauder.ubc.ca\/Programs2\/RealEstateDivision\/CreditProgramsandProfessionalDevelopmentCourses\/AppraisalInstituteofCanada\/default.htm#courses<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www1.sauder.ubc.ca\/Programs\/Real_Estate_Division\/Credit_Programs_and_Professional_Development_Courses\/Overview\/Equivalencies_and_Transcript_Reviews.aspx<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/memberLogin.aspx<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/member-Login.aspx<br \/>\nmailto:dianea@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:dianea@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:lac@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada30<\/p>\n<p>Spotlight on continuing Professional Development<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>Learning Advisory<\/p>\n<p>he UBC Real Estate Division continues its series of live, online,<br \/>\nweb-based seminars or webinars on Friday, March 5, 2010, from<br \/>\n8 am &#8211; 10 am Pacific time (11 am &#8211; 1 pm Eastern time).  These <\/p>\n<p>CPD Fridays webinars consist of a 2-hour presentation with an expert<br \/>\ninstructor, who will present an interactive online classroom session<br \/>\nand answer any questions you may have. By attending the session and<br \/>\ncompleting two hours of pre-reading on your own, you will receive four<br \/>\nAIC CPD credit hours. There is no quiz or exam required to receive these<br \/>\ncredits.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we highlight three upcoming webinars in the UBC Real<br \/>\nEstate Division\u2019s CPD Fridays series. Feed Your Future!<\/p>\n<p>CPD 101: Business Enterprise Valuation<br \/>\nPresented March 5, 2010 by Ron Muller, CGA, CBV, CIM, ASA  <\/p>\n<p>Real property professionals increasingly require an understanding of<br \/>\nbusiness valuation principles.  For example, when valuing the real estate<br \/>\nholdings of a business, separating the real estate value from a share<br \/>\nsale transaction, or analyzing the real property value in a mixed asset<br \/>\nportfolio, there is a complex blend of real estate value and business value<br \/>\nthat must be addressed. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)<br \/>\nalso brings increasing complexity to the valuation of real estate, when<br \/>\nbusiness entities are involved.  <\/p>\n<p>This course introduces students to the valuation of business<br \/>\nenterprises, including accounting fundamentals, the reasons that business<br \/>\nvaluations are required, and the basic principles of business valuations.<br \/>\nThe materials and case studies emphasize both asset-based valuations,<br \/>\nsuch as the liquidation method, plus valuation approaches applicable to<br \/>\ngoing-concern businesses, including goodwill and its application to an<br \/>\nearnings\/cash-flow based valuation.<\/p>\n<p>This course provides an introduction to a variety of applications <\/p>\n<p>of business valuation, and does not focus solely on hotel valuation or<br \/>\nproperty tax assessment. The issues related to \u2018business enterprise<br \/>\nvaluation\u2019 for these contexts are touched upon briefly in this course, but<br \/>\nare not explored in depth.  <\/p>\n<p>CPD 125:\u00a0Green Value \u2013<br \/>\nValuing Sustainable Commercial Buildings<br \/>\nPresented May 7, 2010 by John Peebles, AACI, P. App.  <\/p>\n<p>A cursory review of real estate promotional literature suggests that \u2018green<br \/>\nreal estate\u2019 is increasingly important to market participants. This growth<br \/>\ncan be attributed to many causes, including legislative and building<br \/>\ncodes changes, reducing operating costs, improving leasing potential,<br \/>\nand maintaining property value. However, a key reason for the recent<br \/>\ninterest in green concerns may be societal change \u2013 people are now<br \/>\ndemanding more responsible real estate development that looks beyond<br \/>\nthe traditional bottom line.  <\/p>\n<p>This course examines what a \u2018green building\u2019 is in terms of<br \/>\narchitectural design and building construction practices.  The agencies<br \/>\nthat evaluate and rate green buildings are reviewed, most notably the<br \/>\nLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.<\/p>\n<p>The course focuses on how green issues impact real estate decision-<br \/>\nmaking. We compare the costs of building green against the benefits<br \/>\nto see if green features really do add to real estate\u2019s market value. Is the<br \/>\nso-called \u2018green premium,\u2019 or increased construction cost for sustainable<br \/>\nreal estate, compensated by higher market value?  Is \u2018green value\u2019 fact<br \/>\nor fantasy? How does a triple bottom line approach impact real estate<br \/>\ndecisions and with what impact on you, the real estate professional?  <\/p>\n<p>Those offering real estate advisory services will increasingly need to<br \/>\naddress green issues, as this becomes an expected part of a consultant\u2019s<br \/>\ndue diligence.  <\/p>\n<p>FEED YOUR FUTURE<br \/>\nwith CPD FRIDAYS<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 31<\/p>\n<p>Note that this course focuses primarily on commercial real estate,<br \/>\nincluding office, retail, industrial, and multi-family residential. We leave<br \/>\nresidential issues to the CPD 126 course described below. <\/p>\n<p>CPD 126:\u00a0 Getting to Green \u2013<br \/>\nEnergy Efficient and Sustainable Housing<br \/>\nPresented June 4, 2010 by Paula Steele, MA, LEED AP<\/p>\n<p>Similar to the commercial uses outlined above, interest in green<br \/>\nresidential applications also appears to be growing. In commercial real<br \/>\nestate, the key issues are payback of investment with operating savings<br \/>\nand improved leasability and absorption. For homeowners, the key issue<br \/>\nis reducing energy consumption, in one part for reducing energy costs,<br \/>\nbut also for social reasons: mitigating climate change and reducing one\u2019s<br \/>\ncarbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>This course assists market participants recognize and evaluate features<br \/>\nof energy efficient and sustainable real estate. We will illustrate \u2018Building <\/p>\n<p>Science 101,\u2019 in terms of how the components of a home work together<br \/>\nto control the flow of air, heat, and moisture to maintain healthy indoor<br \/>\nenvironments. The economic and governmental mechanisms that drive<br \/>\ngreen real estate forward will be explored. The green homes trend is<br \/>\nadvancing quickly in Canada \u2013 this course looks at success stories world-<br \/>\nwide, demonstrating the potential for a greener future.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming CPD Friday webinars:<br \/>\n\u2022 Friday, March 5, 2010: CPD 101 Business Enterprise Valuation<br \/>\n\u2022 Friday, May 7, 2010: CPD 125 Green Value \u2013 Valuing Sustainable <\/p>\n<p>Commercial Buildings<br \/>\n\u2022 Friday, June 4, 2010: CPD 126 Getting to Green \u2013 Energy Efficient and <\/p>\n<p>Sustainable Housing<\/p>\n<p>For more information on these and other UBC CPD offerings,<br \/>\nplease visit our website: www.realestate.ubc.ca\/webina<br \/>\nor www.realestate.ubc.ca\/cpd   <\/p>\n<p>C<br \/>\nop<\/p>\n<p>yr<br \/>\nig<\/p>\n<p>ht<br \/>\n \u00a9<\/p>\n<p> 2<br \/>\n0<br \/>\n1<br \/>\n0<br \/>\n A<\/p>\n<p>pp<br \/>\nra<\/p>\n<p>is<br \/>\nal<\/p>\n<p> I<br \/>\nns<\/p>\n<p>ti<br \/>\ntu<\/p>\n<p>te<\/p>\n<p>ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the estimate of an <\/p>\n<p>authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the <\/p>\n<p>estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of <\/p>\n<p>property by the estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp <\/p>\n<p>: a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of <\/p>\n<p>appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or <\/p>\n<p>instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : <\/p>\n<p>an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l <\/p>\n<p>n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al <\/p>\n<p>  -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person <\/p>\n<p>ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the estimate of an <\/p>\n<p>authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of property by the <\/p>\n<p>estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al   -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp : a valuation of <\/p>\n<p>property by the estimate of an authorized person ap\u2022prais\u2022al -\u2019pr -z l n (1817) : an act or instance of appraising; esp <\/p>\n<p>AN ESSENTIAL TEXT<br \/>\nCREATED BY APPRAISERS, FOR APPRAISERS<\/p>\n<p>NEW EDITION!<\/p>\n<p>The dictionary will be an<br \/>\nessential tool for years to come!<\/p>\n<p>Dozens of dedicated valuation professionals debated<br \/>\nand discussed the language of real estate to create the<br \/>\nnew edition of The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal. <\/p>\n<p>This highly anticipated, state-of-the-art reference work includes:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Over 5,000 definitions and terms<br \/>\n\u2022 Seven freestanding glossaries pertaining to business<br \/>\n   valuation, statistics, architecture, construction, agriculture<br \/>\n   and the environment<\/p>\n<p>ORDER NOW!<br \/>\nView the full description and order online:<br \/>\nwww.appraisalinstitute.org\/REdictionaryCanada<\/p>\n<p>The Dictionary of Real Estate<br \/>\nAppraisal, Fifth Edition<br \/>\nPrice: $85*<br \/>\nMember Price: $70*<br \/>\nStock Number: 0730M<br \/>\n*plus shipping and handling<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca\/webinar<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca\/cpd<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraisalinstitute.org\/REdictionaryCanada<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraisalinstitute.org<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada32<\/p>\n<p>PgcV grads<br \/>\nenhance career opportunities<\/p>\n<p>Since 2003, the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC), with its education partner, the Real Estate Division, Sauder School of<br \/>\nBusiness, University of British Columbia, has offered<br \/>\nthe UBC Post-Graduate Certificate in Real Property<br \/>\nvaluation (PGCv) leading to AIC\u2019s AACI designation. <\/p>\n<p>This program presents a unique opportunity for<br \/>\ngraduates who hold a business degree, or a degree<br \/>\nwith a business focus from a Canadian university to<br \/>\nearn a prestigious post-graduate certificate in real<br \/>\nproperty valuation, while fulfilling the educational<br \/>\nrequirements for designation by AIC. <\/p>\n<p>For more information on admission and<br \/>\nrequirements for the UBC\/AIC post-graduate<br \/>\ncertificate in Real Property valuation, visit AIC\u2019s<br \/>\nwebsite at http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.<br \/>\naspx?id=53 or UBC\u2019s website at UBC\/AIC Post-<br \/>\nGraduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation<\/p>\n<p>This year we congratulate 48 graduates on<br \/>\ntheir achievements: <\/p>\n<p>What prompted you to pursue the PGCV?<br \/>\nI knew early on that I wanted to be in the real<br \/>\nestate field. I decided to pursue a career in<br \/>\nappraisal and was pleasantly surprised to find<br \/>\nout that my BBA degree from Schulich School of<br \/>\nBusiness was going to be a great stepping stone.<br \/>\nPGCv gave me an opportunity no other university<br \/>\nor college program was able to provide.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Oksana Vialykh-Patti, BBA<\/p>\n<p>After returning to appraisal after many years in<br \/>\nasset management, the educational require-<br \/>\nments\u00a0to the AACI\u00a0had changed.\u00a0The PGCv\u00a0is a<br \/>\ngreat, concise program that recognized my busi-<br \/>\nness degree, gave me credits for courses taken and<br \/>\nprovided\u00a0a clear path to an AACI designation. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sandra Franke<\/p>\n<p>Kristy Lee Allison ON<br \/>\nSohaib Ansari AB<br \/>\nDean Bauck BC<br \/>\nSimon Carlesen BC<br \/>\nMarilyn Carr ON<br \/>\nJohn Carter ON<br \/>\nJimmy Cheung ON<br \/>\nEng Dallas SK<br \/>\nAdam G. Dickinson NB<br \/>\nGlen William Doll AB<br \/>\nMartin Duranceau QC<br \/>\nSheila A. Fitzpatrick NB<br \/>\nSandra R. Franke BC<br \/>\nGord French BC<br \/>\nAndrew Garrett ON<br \/>\nDarren Gibbons AB<br \/>\nJordan Gillespie AB<br \/>\nPhilippe Hebert ON<br \/>\nMichael Heffernan AB<br \/>\nDavid Horn AB<br \/>\nDanielle Houle SK<br \/>\nJonathan Kam AB<br \/>\nNelson Karpa MB<br \/>\nSheena Kereliuk AB<\/p>\n<p>Natalia Kurant QC<br \/>\nAdam Lawrenson BC<br \/>\nTiffany Lee BC<br \/>\nPaul Limacher AB<br \/>\nPhilip Logan BC<br \/>\nAndrew Macleod AB<br \/>\nArdeane Maharaj BC<br \/>\nJonathan Matthews BC<br \/>\nNicholas John Mirsky BC<br \/>\nPatrick Neptune ON<br \/>\nMaura E. O\u2019Melinn BC<br \/>\nMarcel A.D. Parsons NS<br \/>\nAndy Pham BC<br \/>\nErika Popovics AB<br \/>\nRobert C. Rivington ON<br \/>\nTrevor Robertson SK<br \/>\nKenneth R. Rutherford AB<br \/>\nJason M. Schellenberg MB<br \/>\nSally Seto ON<br \/>\nMaria Surina ON<br \/>\nCurtis A. Travis ON<br \/>\nOksana vialyka-Patti ON<br \/>\nMark Wojcichowsky AB<br \/>\nMeng Mandy Zhao BC<\/p>\n<p>Comments from recent graduates<br \/>\nI am an engineer who was appraising industrial<br \/>\nprojects before immigrating to Canada. Once in this<br \/>\ncountry, I wanted to get back into my profession<br \/>\nand I saw this program as an opportunity for prov-<br \/>\ning my credentials to Canadian employers <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sohaib Ansari<\/p>\n<p>My decision to pursue the PGCv coincided with my<br \/>\ndecision to pursue a career in real estate appraisal.<br \/>\nWhen I learned about the PGCv, I had just completed<br \/>\na commerce degree and was looking to change<br \/>\ncareers. I found that appraisal was a good match<br \/>\nwith my previous experience as a land surveyor<br \/>\nand education in finance and economics. The PGCv<br \/>\nallowed me to make a quick transition into appraisal,<br \/>\nwhile also leading towards a professional designation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Dallas Eng <\/p>\n<p>Now that you have completed the pro-<br \/>\ngram, do you feel it was a\u00a0good decision<br \/>\nfor your career in the property industry?<br \/>\nI think the materials and projects are first rate.\u00a0The<br \/>\nprojects give you an excuse to interact with other<br \/>\nreal estate practitioners and gain valuable insights.<br \/>\nPGCv has helped me transition into a role were I am<br \/>\nresponsible for analysis of several real estate asset<br \/>\nclasses across Canada. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Andrew Garrett <\/p>\n<p>Absolutely. It allowed me to capitalize on skills<br \/>\nacquired  through my business background, such as<br \/>\neconomics and finance, and gave me the necessary<br \/>\nknowledge to understand and apply real principles<br \/>\nof value in the workplace. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Adam Lawrenson<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=53<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 33<\/p>\n<p>The PGCv is well rounded and comprehensive pro-<br \/>\ngram that not only trained me to become efficient<br \/>\nin valuation services, but also real estate investment<br \/>\nanalysis.\u00a0The PGCv\u2019s multi-disciplinary approach<br \/>\nwill help me become a leader in many facets within<br \/>\nthe real estate industry, and I am pleased to have<br \/>\ncompleted the program. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Darren S. Gibbons<\/p>\n<p>Completing the PGCv has been beneficial to my<br \/>\ncareer right from the beginning of the program.<br \/>\nEnrolling in the program and commencing with<br \/>\nthe coursework enabled me to get into my first<br \/>\nappraisal position. The coursework gave me the<br \/>\nknowledge to advance in my position and complet-<br \/>\ning the program opened even more opportunities.<br \/>\nAfter only three years since I began the program, I<br \/>\nam right where I want to be in my career. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Dallas Eng<\/p>\n<p>Would you recommend this<br \/>\nprogram to other\u00a0business graduates?<br \/>\nI have recommended this program to every business<br \/>\ngraduate that has shown an interest in the real<br \/>\nestate sector or employment at Cadillac Fairview.<br \/>\nMany people tell me they are interested in real<br \/>\nestate, but have nothing on their r\u00e9sum\u00e9 to support<br \/>\nthat interest. I let grads know that having this<br \/>\nprogram on their r\u00e9sum\u00e9 demonstrates they have a<br \/>\nbody of real estate knowledge that is more compre-<br \/>\nhensive than a CFA or other business designations. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Andrew Garrett<\/p>\n<p>If real estate valuation is of interest to you, and you<br \/>\nalready have a degree in business, this program is<br \/>\ndefinitely the next logical step. In just two years,<br \/>\nyou can complete the program at a reasonable pace<br \/>\nwhile working full-time, or you can finish sooner if<br \/>\nyou have the spare-time and the drive. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Adam Lawrenson<\/p>\n<p>I would recommend the program to anyone with<br \/>\na finance\/commerce\/accounting background who<br \/>\nhas a passion for the value of property and the<br \/>\ndevelopment process, and as a bridging program for<br \/>\nthose who have foreign valuation credentials and<br \/>\nexperience. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Ardeane Maharaj<\/p>\n<p>Whether you intend to pursue an appraisal des-<br \/>\nignation or not, you will gain valuable knowledge<br \/>\nof real property valuation; applicable to many<br \/>\nprofessionals in the industry. The program brings<br \/>\ntogether all aspects of a commerce degree and<br \/>\napplies them toward real estate. A commerce<br \/>\ndegree has more value once focused towards a<br \/>\nspecialization. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Dallas Eng<\/p>\n<p>Do you feel that adding the PGCV<br \/>\nto your professional credentials has<br \/>\nenhanced your career opportunities?<br \/>\nI have found that the PGCv is not widely<br \/>\nrecognized in the real estate industry outside of<br \/>\nthe appraisal profession. Perhaps because it is<br \/>\na relatively new qualification. I don\u2019t think the<br \/>\nPGCv credential enhances career opportunities<br \/>\nin its own right beyond offering a short cut to<br \/>\nAACI designation. Like all qualifications, its true<br \/>\nvalue will be through effective application down<br \/>\nthe road. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Philip Logan\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The PGCv has enhanced my career opportunities<br \/>\nin the sense that the program is industry-focused<br \/>\non property valuation, but, at the same time,<br \/>\neducates potential property valuers about spe-<br \/>\ncialized opportunities in the field, e.g., appraisal<br \/>\nreview, hotel valuation, agricultural valuation,<br \/>\netc. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Ardeane Maharaj<\/p>\n<p>With specific reference to the appraisal industry,<br \/>\nI do not believe my career opportunities have<br \/>\nbeen broadened by completing the PCGv.<br \/>\nObtaining designation is what employers seek<br \/>\nonce you have field experience. However, for<br \/>\nrecent graduates with no experience in the<br \/>\nproperty industry, enrolling in the PGCv program<br \/>\nis likely to make you attractive to prospective<br \/>\nemployers. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Gord French<\/p>\n<p>Even if I were not pursuing the AACI designation,<br \/>\nthe PGCv alone has ensured me a career in the<br \/>\nreal estate industry. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Dallas Eng<\/p>\n<p>Are there any other comments<br \/>\nconcerning this program that you<br \/>\nwould like to share with the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute or prospective PGCV students?<br \/>\nThis program allows individuals to meet all the neces-<br \/>\nsary educational requirements for the AACI designa-<br \/>\ntion by taking one-third the course load. It assumes<br \/>\nthe student has a basic knowledge of economics<br \/>\nand finance and is structured to provide the meat<br \/>\nand bones of valuation \u2013 including residential and<br \/>\ncommercial \u2013 while giving students the flexibility to<br \/>\nchoose electives that suit their individual needs.  <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Adam Lawrenson<\/p>\n<p>In an era where the quantity and perhaps quality of<br \/>\naccredited members is declining in many professions,<br \/>\nI believe that the program can play a significant role<br \/>\nin mitigating the impact of this trend in valuation. I<br \/>\nwould advise prospective students to have a genuine<br \/>\ninterest and commitment in property before enrolling<br \/>\nbecause the program is immersive and assumes that<br \/>\nstudents are doing this for a career, and not a hobby.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Ardeane Maharaj<\/p>\n<p>PGCv is a very well developed program. It offers<br \/>\naccelerated access to AIC designations, which I would<br \/>\ndefine as \u2018intensive accelerated access.\u2019 My advice to<br \/>\nall prospective PGCv students is to stay focused during<br \/>\nthe studies, follow through all the assignments, read<br \/>\nall the materials provided by the course, and enjoy the<br \/>\nknowledge you gain through each course. The best<br \/>\npart of the program that it is very interesting, well<br \/>\nwritten and challenging. I am grateful to AIC and to<br \/>\nSauder School of Business for giving me the possibility<br \/>\nto reach my ultimate career goal in a short period of<br \/>\ntime and for the extensive support that was provided<br \/>\nto me during the course of my studies.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Natalia Kurant<\/p>\n<p>My biggest complaint with full-time studies while<br \/>\nworking on my commerce degree was not being able<br \/>\nto apply the knowledge learned right away.\u00a0On many<br \/>\noccasions throughout my applied experience program,<br \/>\nthe knowledge learned through PGCv was immedi-<br \/>\nately applied in real estate reports, which was very<br \/>\ngratifying.\u00a0In turn, this process enhanced my learning<br \/>\nexperience. <\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Darren S. Gibbons<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada34<\/p>\n<p>Designations\/Candidates\/Students<\/p>\n<p>The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC), together with the provincial associations and the provincial bodies affiliated with the AIC, commend the following<br \/>\nmembers who completed the rigorous requirements for accreditation as a designated member of the AIC during the period October 14, 2009 to January 22, 2010:<\/p>\n<p>L\u2019Institut canadien des \u00e9valuateurs (ICE), en collaboration avec les associations provinciales et les organismes provinciaux affili\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019ICE, f\u00e9licitent les membres<br \/>\nsuivants qui ont compl\u00e9t\u00e9 le programme rigoureux d\u2019accr\u00e9ditation \u00e0 titre de membre d\u00e9sign\u00e9 de l\u2019ICE durant la p\u00e9riode du 14 octobre au 22 janvier, 2010:<\/p>\n<p>AIC designations granted \/ D\u00e9signations obtenues de l\u2019ICE<\/p>\n<p>Candidates \/ Stagiaires<br \/>\nAIC welcomed the following new Candidate members during the period October 14, 2009 to January 22, 2010:<\/p>\n<p>L\u2019ICE souhaite la bienvenue aux personnes suivantes qui ont joint les rangs des membres stagiaires durant la p\u00e9riode du 14 octobre au 22 janvier 2010:<\/p>\n<p>ALBERtA<br \/>\nJason M. Baldwin<br \/>\nAndrea  Hlewka<br \/>\nAmin  Karsan<\/p>\n<p>BRItISH COLUMBIA<br \/>\nHarpreet  Bhullar<br \/>\nAmanda  Boru<br \/>\nThomas  Brent<br \/>\nMandeep  Dhaliwal<br \/>\nMichael D. Foster<br \/>\nAngus S. Heaps<br \/>\nScott  Humphreys          <\/p>\n<p>Leighton  Kirkbride<br \/>\nJenelle B. Konrad<br \/>\nEdgan  Kwok<br \/>\nKeith  Leung<br \/>\nDoris A. Mueller<br \/>\nRory  Munro<br \/>\nMark  O\u2019Donnell<br \/>\nLisa  Pynn<br \/>\nNolan Alexander Rivers<br \/>\nFelicia  Robertson<br \/>\nMaibrit  Sorensen<br \/>\nBruce  Storry          <\/p>\n<p>Amanda J. Wilms<br \/>\nRebeka  Zajac<\/p>\n<p>MANItOBA<br \/>\nMelanie  Bergen<br \/>\nAstrid  De Bruyn<br \/>\nDwayne  Grantham<br \/>\nMelissa  Shaw<br \/>\nBarjinder S. Thind <\/p>\n<p>NEW BRUNSWICK<br \/>\nFrederick J. McAvoy<\/p>\n<p>NEWFOUNDLAND<br \/>\nGordon Todd Lane<\/p>\n<p>NOVA SCOtIA<br \/>\nJeffrey  Cuzner<br \/>\nDeidre L. Georg<\/p>\n<p>ONtARIO<br \/>\nNajeeb  Ahmad<br \/>\nSean C Ashworth<br \/>\nDov  Beck<br \/>\nTilakraj  Bijlani<br \/>\nTom  Carambelas          <\/p>\n<p>Students \/ \u00c9tudiants<br \/>\nThis category of membership serves as the first step on the path to designation for those completing their requirements for Candidate membership.<br \/>\nStudents considering the appraisal profession as a career option are also welcomed to this category of membership.<\/p>\n<p>Cette cat\u00e9gorie de membre  constitue la premi\u00e8re \u00e9tape sur la voie de la d\u00e9signation pour ceux qui s\u2019affairent \u00e0 compl\u00e9ter les exigences de la cat\u00e9gorie de membre stagiaire.<br \/>\nLes \u00e9tudiants qui contemplent une carri\u00e8re comme \u00e9valuateur professionnel sont bienvenus \u00e0 joindre cette cat\u00e9gorie de membre.<\/p>\n<p>Matthew W. Cornell<br \/>\nClaudia Andrea Freire<br \/>\nAlfiya  Gilitwala<br \/>\nEtienne  Goudreau<br \/>\nKerry  Hart<br \/>\nChristopher M. Lacasse<br \/>\nRyan  LeBreton<br \/>\nJudy  Lok<br \/>\nAndrew Nathan Love<br \/>\nTyler G. MacDonald<br \/>\nAlireza  Nafari<br \/>\nRobert  Saarna<br \/>\nBaljit  Saini          <\/p>\n<p>Accredited Appraiser  Canadian Institute<br \/>\nWe welcome and congratulate these individuals as fully accredited members of the<br \/>\nInstitute through the granting of their AACI, P. App. designation.<br \/>\nAccueillons et f\u00e9licitons comme membres pleinement accr\u00e9dit\u00e9s de l\u2019Institut et leur<br \/>\naccordons avec fiert\u00e9 la d\u00e9signation AACI, P. App.<\/p>\n<p>ALBERtA<br \/>\nDarren Stephen<br \/>\nGibbons<br \/>\nMichael Helm<br \/>\nJohn J. Hughton<br \/>\nAndrew MacLeod<br \/>\nMichael S. Murphy<br \/>\nMark Overdulve<br \/>\nW. Wong<br \/>\nDale D. Yachime <\/p>\n<p>AACI, P. App<\/p>\n<p>BRItISH COLUMBIA<br \/>\nAndrew R. Bisnar<br \/>\nDavid A. Bornhold<br \/>\nMichael Thomas<br \/>\n    Cartwright<br \/>\nAlan Alexander Duncan<br \/>\nMichael A. Mayhew<br \/>\nHenry Yixin Wang<\/p>\n<p>NOVA SCOtIA<br \/>\nSheila Orr<br \/>\nMarcel A. D. Parsons<br \/>\nGregory J. Ratchford <\/p>\n<p>NEW BRUNSWICK<br \/>\nAdam  Dickinson<br \/>\n(effective June 30 2009)<br \/>\nCraig Hennigar <\/p>\n<p>PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND<br \/>\nNicolas Farquharson<\/p>\n<p>QUEBEC<br \/>\nKathleen Ellis<br \/>\nJo\u00e9 Tremblay<\/p>\n<p>SASKAtCHEWAN<br \/>\nRoxanne Harrima<br \/>\nDenise C. Smith<\/p>\n<p>CRA<\/p>\n<p>ALBERtA<br \/>\nJaqueline H. Both<br \/>\nColin J. Jackson<br \/>\nGreg D. Martineau<br \/>\nKaren Elaine Waldhoff<\/p>\n<p>BRItISH COLUMBIA<br \/>\nShaun M. Ausenhus<br \/>\nChris A. Hohne<br \/>\nKurtis R. Taylor<br \/>\nLuke venhuizen<br \/>\nWendy K. Wood<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Residential Appraiser<br \/>\nThese members are congratulated on the successful completion of the CRA<br \/>\ndesignation requirements.<br \/>\nNous f\u00e9licitons ces membres pour avoir compl\u00e9t\u00e9 avec succ\u00e8s le programme menant \u00e0 la<br \/>\nd\u00e9signation CRA.<\/p>\n<p>NEW BRUNSWICK<br \/>\nMichael O\u2019Kane<br \/>\nJean-Paul Perron<\/p>\n<p>NEWFOUNDLAND<br \/>\nJason B. Oake<\/p>\n<p>NOVA SCOtIA<br \/>\nDonald R Myatt<\/p>\n<p>ONtARIO<br \/>\nTony Che Hong Law<br \/>\nDavid K. C. Wong<\/p>\n<p>QUEBEC<br \/>\nMiroslav Bauer<br \/>\nMario Brisebois<br \/>\nEric Dagenais<br \/>\nLise Faucher<br \/>\nMarilyn Hunter<br \/>\nNathalie Plante<\/p>\n<p>BRItISH COLUMBIA<br \/>\nSuzanne M. Ewen<br \/>\nMarion S. Lochhead<br \/>\nStephanie  McNeil          <\/p>\n<p>Russell Dennis Schroeder<br \/>\nSally  Seto<br \/>\nMalcolm  Stadig<br \/>\nTyrone Anthony Sutherland          <\/p>\n<p>QUEBEC<br \/>\nLaura Anne Lam voai Shun<br \/>\nYoungjeon  Won<\/p>\n<p>SASKAtCHEWAN<br \/>\nDavid  Christopherson <\/p>\n<p>Jessica L. Toppazzini<br \/>\nChelsea  Zarft<\/p>\n<p>MANItOBA<br \/>\nStephen W. Needham<br \/>\nDebbie  Pieterse<\/p>\n<p>ONtARIO<br \/>\nDevon M. Howsam<br \/>\nShardul L. Jani<br \/>\nJeffrey W. Miller <\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 35<\/p>\n<p>of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC), you<br \/>\ncan save on home and auto insurance with group rates from The Personal<br \/>\nInsurance Company. <\/p>\n<p>In the area of member services, AIC offers a member benefit for all AIC<br \/>\nmembers in the form of The Personal Home and Auto Insurance. The program<br \/>\noffers members a choice of home and auto insurance at competitive prices.<br \/>\nHow competitive are they? Our members have spoken.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u00a0talked to a representative; she was very polite and helpful. The whole process<br \/>\ntook minutes; I received my policy in two days and saved $600. My wife also<br \/>\nchanged and she saved $200.\u00a0I would recommend all members contact The<br \/>\nPersonal for their\u00a0insurance needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Richard Sager, CRA<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have been with The Personal Insurance Co. for a couple of years. Not only are<br \/>\nthe rates very competitive, the service is exceptional as well. I have them for both<br \/>\nhouse and auto insurance. I had a car accident last fall (not my fault) and I was<br \/>\ncovered with a car rental for three weeks while my car was being repaired, and<br \/>\nno rate increases. A huge improvement over the last company I was with.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Lee Anne Holmes, CRA<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI switched to The Personal years ago. Thought that a group plan would not benefit<br \/>\nme. I dropped $1,200 in the first year. When I bought the truck a few months ago,<br \/>\nthey gave me an outstanding rate. Absolutely pleased, highly recommend them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;  Barry Lebow, CRA<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe one company I was amazed at for their quote was The Personal Insurance<br \/>\nCompany, which provides insurance to members of the Appraisal Institute on a<br \/>\ngroup premium. They quoted $385 less per year for both my wife\u2019s and my auto.<br \/>\nI have learned over the years to expect to get what you pay for, and so the natu-<br \/>\nral\u00a0question is \u2013 has anyone out there had any experience with The Personal,<br \/>\nand, if so, how was it?Thanks for your respective responses; what you gave me<br \/>\nwas the confidence to switch. I did switch based on members encouraging me to<br \/>\nget a quote and the savings in premium was spectacular.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roger Brugess, AACI<\/p>\n<p>Home and auto insurance for AIC members \u2013<br \/>\nmember satisfaction<\/p>\n<p>Your auto, your home, your privileges<br \/>\nAs a member of The Appraisal Institute of Canada, you have access to<br \/>\nprivileges not available to the general public.<\/p>\n<p>Auto insurance<br \/>\n\u2022 Preferred rates for your auto, motorcycle, motor home, snowmobile, or <\/p>\n<p>recreational vehicle.<br \/>\n\u2022 Are you or is someone under your policy enrolled in a college or <\/p>\n<p>university? Save even more on top of your group rate.<br \/>\n\u2022 Want great coverage for the best value? Choose the Deluxe Option, a <\/p>\n<p>combination of popular extras packaged at a lower price.<br \/>\n\u2022 Hybrid vehicle? An additional discount is available. <\/p>\n<p>Home insurance<br \/>\n\u2022 All-risk property insurance protects you from the basics of fire, theft, <\/p>\n<p>and liability.<br \/>\n\u2022 Tailored coverage options protect items such as software, jewellery, <\/p>\n<p>swimming pools, cottages, recreational vehicles, and watercraft.<br \/>\n\u2022 Identity Theft Assistance is included with all property insurance policies <\/p>\n<p>at no extra charge. <\/p>\n<p>As a member<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of your home and auto group insurance plan.<br \/>\nGet a quote from The Personal<br \/>\nwww.thepersonal.com\/aicanada<br \/>\n1-888-476-8737<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.thepersonal.com\/aicanada<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada36<\/p>\n<p>News<\/p>\n<p>The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) Research and<br \/>\nDevelopment Fund was established by the Institute<br \/>\nin 1973 as a Registered Canadian Charitable Organi-<br \/>\nzation to conduct research studies in the field of real<br \/>\nproperty valuation techniques and procedures, with<br \/>\nparticular emphasis on the effects of current eco-<br \/>\nnomic development and real property value. Over<br \/>\nthe years, the Fund was developed and maintained<br \/>\nthrough generous contributions from the member-<br \/>\nship of the Institute. In recent years, greater focus<br \/>\nhas been placed on the Fund and a new mandate<br \/>\nalong with a new committee has been established<br \/>\nwith the aim of reinvigorating the program.<\/p>\n<p>The Fund and its work is anchored in the<br \/>\nInstitute\u2019s Strategic Plan, which states \u201cnew meth-<br \/>\nodologies and practices will be developed, sup-<br \/>\nported by innovative core education and continu-<br \/>\ning education programs, involving the principles<br \/>\nof value in real estate and related property.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Fund\u2019s research program conducts studies<br \/>\nin the field of real property valuation techniques and<br \/>\nprocedures, with particular emphasis on the effects<br \/>\nof current economic development and real prop-<br \/>\nerty value. The Institute encourages research that<br \/>\nsupports its mission to protect the public interest<br \/>\nand support members by ensuring high standards<br \/>\nof professional real estate and related property advi-<br \/>\nsory services. Consideration will be given to projects<br \/>\nrelated to the application of existing valuation<br \/>\ntechniques to new areas as well as the development<br \/>\nof new concepts in valuation.<\/p>\n<p>The Fund is overseen by the AIC Board of<br \/>\nDirectors. As such, the Board approves all research<br \/>\nprojects and authorizes the disbursement of any<br \/>\nmonies from the fund.<\/p>\n<p>The Research and Development Committee<br \/>\nis chaired by Carole Cowper, AACI and includes<br \/>\nmembers Keith Goodwin, AACI; Glen Power, AACI;<br \/>\nProfessor Jane Londerville, AACI (Hon) from the<br \/>\nUniversity of Guelph; and Scott McEwen, AACI, who<br \/>\nis the AIC Board liaison.<\/p>\n<p>The Research and Development Fund Commit-<br \/>\ntee establishes the R&#038;D research agenda by identi-<br \/>\nfying pertinent research topics and issuing requests<br \/>\nfor proposals published with the aim of attracting <\/p>\n<p>RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND<br \/>\nqualified researchers in the field and encouraging<br \/>\nthem to submit letters of interest. Specific funds will<br \/>\nthen be allocated to qualifying projects. <\/p>\n<p>The committee has been developing a list of<br \/>\ncurrent topics which satisfy the Fund\u2019s research<br \/>\ncriteria as outlined in the terms of reference. Of<br \/>\nthese, sustainable\/green valuation has emerged as a<br \/>\nhigh priority research topic in both commercial and<br \/>\nresidential properties. The committee is interested in<br \/>\ninitiating research which could identify and develop<br \/>\neffective methodologies to determine the contribu-<br \/>\ntion of sustainable\/green factors to market value.<\/p>\n<p>The Fund is an important research tool that can<br \/>\nhelp the Institute to advance appraisal practice by<br \/>\nensuring that it is state-of-the-art. Moreover, the<br \/>\nresearch and subsequent publication resulting from<br \/>\nthe Research and Development Fund will be shared<br \/>\nwith the international community as Canada\u2019s contri-<br \/>\nbution to intellectual transfer in the appraisal field.<\/p>\n<p>The appraisal community and interested<br \/>\nresearchers are encouraged to submit topic ideas<br \/>\n(R&#038;D@aicanada.ca) that satisfy the Research and<br \/>\nDevelopment Program\u2019s criteria. The Research and<br \/>\nDevelopment Fund also welcomes letters of interest<br \/>\nfor joint research initiatives from like-minded<br \/>\norganizations in Canada and abroad, where such<br \/>\nproposals are germane to the real property appraisal<br \/>\nresearch field and are of mutual interest.  <\/p>\n<p>The Research and Development Committee<br \/>\nwill consider all proposals that meet the Research<br \/>\nand Development Program criteria, whether sub-<br \/>\nmitted by members or non-members. Proposals<br \/>\nfrom outside Canada will also be considered<br \/>\nprovided that they are written in one of Canada\u2019s<br \/>\nofficial languages.  <\/p>\n<p>The research must extend the knowledge<br \/>\nof those in the valuation discipline and must be<br \/>\nrelevant to the practice of real estate valuation<br \/>\nwithin Canada. Any study\/paper produced will<br \/>\nbecome the property of the AIC and will be<br \/>\ncopyrighted so that further use may be made only<br \/>\nupon written permission of the Institute.<\/p>\n<p>Research grants will be awarded annually to<br \/>\nindividuals or organizations whose project proposals<br \/>\nare recommended by the Research and Develop-<\/p>\n<p>ment Committee and approved by the AIC Board.<br \/>\nLetters of interest will be judged on their overall <\/p>\n<p>quality. They should have high intrinsic value and<br \/>\nintellectual or creative merit \u2013 posing a significant<br \/>\nquestion, exploring an important issue, addressing a<br \/>\nchallenging problem, or expressing a new idea. The<br \/>\nletter should also hold out the promise of making<br \/>\nworthwhile contributions to the profession and be<br \/>\nwell-conceived, with achievable goals, a realistic<br \/>\nschedule, and an estimate of budget. Proponents of<br \/>\nsuccessful Letters of Interest may be asked to provide<br \/>\na more detailed research proposal before their<br \/>\nfunding commences.<\/p>\n<p>The reports resulting from approved research<br \/>\nprojects will be published by the Institute and<br \/>\ndisseminated nationally and internationally. <\/p>\n<p>Proposals should be emailed to R&#038;D@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nor mailed to the address noted below.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Tax deductible donations to the Research and<br \/>\nDevelopment Fund can be made payable to: The<br \/>\nResearch and Development Fund of the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada, 403 &#8211; 200 Catherine Street,<br \/>\nOttawa, Ontario K2P 2K9<\/p>\n<p>IN MEMORIAM<\/p>\n<p>Le membre suivant de l\u2019Institut canadien<br \/>\ndes \u00e9valuateurs sont d\u00e9c\u00e9d\u00e9s. Au nom de<br \/>\ntous ceux qui oeuvrent de pr\u00e8s ou de loin<br \/>\nau sein de l\u2019Institut et de la profession,<br \/>\nnous exprimons nos plus sinc\u00e8res condol\u00e9-<br \/>\nances \u00e0 le familles, amis et associ\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<p>The following member of the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada has passed away. On<br \/>\nbehalf of everyone connected with the<br \/>\nInstitute and the profession, we extend<br \/>\nour sincerest sympathies to the family,<br \/>\nfriends and associates.<\/p>\n<p>John Kneale, Candidate Retired<br \/>\nSurrey, BC<\/p>\n<p>By Carole Cowper, AACI, P. App., Chair, R&#038;D Committee<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>mailto:D@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:D@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 37<\/p>\n<p>At its October Board meeting, the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada (AIC) affirmed its<br \/>\ncommitment to minimizing the environmental<br \/>\nimpact of the association\u2019s activities through<br \/>\ncontinuous improvement in environmental<br \/>\nperformance. In its delivery of programs and<br \/>\npolicy development, AIC will seek to ensure<br \/>\nan environmentally responsible approach for<br \/>\noperations and initiatives. <\/p>\n<p>The Board recognized that, in pursuing<br \/>\nthe Institute\u2019s strategic objectives, there is<br \/>\nopportunity to play a positive role and make a<br \/>\ncontribution towards a greener environment.<br \/>\nBy exercising proper control over its activities,<br \/>\nthe Institute will promote the use of sustainable<br \/>\nresources and discourage wasteful or damaging<br \/>\npractices.<\/p>\n<p>Guiding Principles<br \/>\n1. Compliance with Legislation<\/p>\n<p> CRITICAL DATES<br \/>\nFebruary 26, 2010 \u2013 Online registration<br \/>\navailable for AIC Annual Conference in victoria<\/p>\n<p>April 16,\u00a02010 \u2013 Deadline for article<br \/>\nsubmission for next issue of Canadian<br \/>\nProperty Valuation magazine<\/p>\n<p>June 2-5, 2010 \u2013 AIC Annual Conference,<br \/>\nvictoria, BC<\/p>\n<p>Friday, June 4, 2010 \u2013 AIC AGM<br \/>\nvictoria, BC, 3:15 pm<\/p>\n<p>Mid-August, 2010 \u2013 Dues eInvoices<br \/>\nemailed to members by AIC<\/p>\n<p>Mid-November, 2010 \u2013 Insurance<br \/>\neInvoices emailed to members by MMR<br \/>\n(Martin, Merry &#038; Reid)<\/p>\n<p>ADVISORy COUNCIL 2010<br \/>\nThe Advisory Council is the Appraisal Institute of Canada\u2019s primary advisory resource on current and<br \/>\nemerging needs in the public and private sectors for real estate appraisal and related services. It<br \/>\nincludes senior representatives from the public and private real property industry sector. The Insti-<br \/>\ntute relies on the annual Advisory Council meetings for advice in these areas, and with respect to<br \/>\nthe Institute\u2019s new and ongoing initiatives, products and services. The advice from Advisory Council<br \/>\nmembers supports and assists the Institute in its efforts to develop, establish and improve profes-<br \/>\nsional practice standards for the appraisal profession. The Advisory Council meets once each year<br \/>\nin the form of a round-table discussion on topics of mutual interest. So far this year, the Advisory<br \/>\nCouncil met in Toronto on January 25, 2010 with representation from the private sector as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Altus Group<br \/>\nLAWPRO<br \/>\nREALpac<br \/>\nMunicipal Property Assessment Corporation<br \/>\nNationwide Appraisal Services<br \/>\nCentract<br \/>\nFNF Canada<br \/>\nGenworth Financial Canada<br \/>\nRoyal Bank of Canada<br \/>\nSolidifi Inc.<\/p>\n<p>GREEN POLICy ADOPTED<br \/>\nWe will comply with relevant environmental<br \/>\nlegislation<\/p>\n<p>2. Resource and Energy Conservation<br \/>\nWe will conserve our use of natural resources<br \/>\nand energy to the extent practicable. <\/p>\n<p>3. Waste and Pollution Prevention<br \/>\nand Management<br \/>\nWe will reduce to the extent practicable the<br \/>\nquantity and degree of hazard of the wastes<br \/>\nwe generate from our operations, and handle<br \/>\nthem in a safe, legal, and responsible way to<br \/>\nminimize their environmental effects.<br \/>\nWe will also reduce to the extent practicable<br \/>\nthe direct and indirect emissions of green-<br \/>\nhouse gases and other harmful air pollutants<br \/>\nfrom our operations and travel. <\/p>\n<p>4. Reduction of Supply Chain Impacts<br \/>\nWe will work with others in our supply chain<br \/>\nto help ensure adverse environmental impacts <\/p>\n<p>and risks associated with our operations<br \/>\nare reduced and properly controlled, and<br \/>\nenvironmental benefits optimized.<\/p>\n<p>5. Communications<br \/>\nWe will promote awareness and understand-<br \/>\ning of environmental issues among staff,<br \/>\nvolunteers, and the membership.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the initiatives will include:<br \/>\n\u2022 An increase in the use of technology enabled <\/p>\n<p>virtual meetings and a reduction in in-person<br \/>\nmeetings. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Continued use of eInvoices for annual mem-<br \/>\nbership dues sent out each August.  <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Availability of online membership dues<br \/>\nreceipts for convenient member access<br \/>\nthrough their member profile.  <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Contingent on budget approval, the Distance<br \/>\nLearning Professional Practice material will be<br \/>\nprovided online in 2011.<\/p>\n<p>The Advisory Council public sector<br \/>\nmeeting is scheduled for the fall.<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada38<\/p>\n<p>News<\/p>\n<p>Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) members<br \/>\nStephanie Anglehart, AACI, P. App. (right) from<br \/>\nCampbellton, New Brunswick and Brent Williams,<br \/>\nCRA (left) from Meaford, Ontario were proud to join<br \/>\nthe ranks of Canadians chosen as torchbearers of the<br \/>\nOlympic flame in its cross-Canada odyssey.<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie says that \u201cit was thrilling when I<br \/>\nreceived my invitation email from among thou-<br \/>\nsands and thousands of applicants to participate<br \/>\nin this Olympic Torch Relay.\u201d On the day of the<br \/>\nevent \u201cnothing will ever compare to the feeling I<br \/>\ngot\u2026. the cheers from the crowd; children who<br \/>\nwere waiting patiently for this moment. I felt like<br \/>\na rock star!!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Brent was also stirred by the experience and<br \/>\nsays \u201cit was\u00a0an awe inspiring event that fostered our<br \/>\npride in\u00a0Canada and in the goals and dreams we\u00a0all<br \/>\ncarry. It was a moment that I will not soon forget!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>AIC MEMBERS<br \/>\nCARRy THE TORCH<\/p>\n<p>ON THE MOVE<\/p>\n<p>Olscamp promoted in PEI<br \/>\nPaul J. Olscamp, AACI, P. App. (Fellow) has recently been promoted and is<br \/>\nnow responsible for the management of the Real Property Assessment<br \/>\nfunction for the Province of Prince Edward Island, which provides a cen-<br \/>\ntralized assessment and collection system for real property taxation.\u00a0Paul<br \/>\ncomes to this position with 28 years of experience specializing in property<br \/>\nassessment and administration.<\/p>\n<p>turmel receives award<br \/>\nIn November 2009, AIC member Marie-Jos\u00e9e Turmel, AACI, P. App. of<br \/>\nMontreal received CREW\u2019s Women of Action Award for demonstration<br \/>\nof continued support of the organization and ongoing facilitation of the<br \/>\nadvancement of women in commercial real estate.<\/p>\n<p>CREW Montreal is the Quebec chapter of CREW Network (Commercial<br \/>\nReal Estate Women), a North American commercial real estate organization <\/p>\n<p>connecting 8,000 members across 68 major markets. United by the goal to advance the success of<br \/>\nwomen in commercial real estate, CREW Network continues to grow in Canada. There are Canadian<br \/>\nchapters in vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cfUHFUWoyn\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/crvg.com\/\">CRVG Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;CRVG Home&#8221; &#8212; CRVG - Canadian Resource Valuation Group\" src=\"https:\/\/crvg.com\/embed\/#?secret=CrTu00G7he#?secret=cfUHFUWoyn\" data-secret=\"cfUHFUWoyn\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nmailto:jwasmuth@crvg.com<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 39<\/p>\n<p>ife lease housing is a relatively<br \/>\nnew form of tenure in Canada, but a rapidly<br \/>\ngrowing one in Ontario and the western<br \/>\nprovinces. It is widely used by the non-profit<br \/>\nsector to increase the range of housing options<br \/>\nfor the 55+ market. A life lease is a legal<br \/>\nagreement that permits the purchaser to occupy<br \/>\na residence for life (or until they no longer want<br \/>\nto or are capable of living there) in exchange<br \/>\nfor an initial lump sum payment. They are also<br \/>\nresponsible for monthly payments to cover the<br \/>\nongoing operating expenses (similar to a condo<br \/>\nfee) and, in some cases, rent, depending on the<br \/>\nsize of the initial payment. <\/p>\n<p>By Jane Londerville, AACI (Hon), Associate Professor and Interim Chair,<br \/>\nMarketing and Consumer Studies Department, University of Guelph<\/p>\n<p>Life lease is a hybrid type of tenure. In some<br \/>\naspects, life lease holders appear to be owners.<br \/>\nThey are responsible for repairs to their own<br \/>\nunits, providing their own appliances and paying<br \/>\nthe property taxes associated with their unit. The<br \/>\nmonthly maintenance fee they pay is used to<br \/>\nfund operating costs for the common areas and<br \/>\nto put aside a reserve fund for capital replace-<br \/>\nments. In other ways, life lease residents are like<br \/>\nrenters. The operating budget is set by the owner<br \/>\nof the building and may be presented to the<br \/>\nresidents, but they have little input into how the<br \/>\nbuilding is managed. Most complexes in Ontario<br \/>\nare set up as condomnium corporations, but the <\/p>\n<p>Board of Directors is chosen by the developer and<br \/>\nfrequently does not have any residents on it. The<br \/>\nowner of the building itself is still the developer,<br \/>\nsince the residents have only purchased the right<br \/>\nto occupy a unit, not title to the unit itself.  <\/p>\n<p>Residents of life lease developments are<br \/>\nactive and healthy seniors; these are not<br \/>\ncomplexes for seniors who need help with<br \/>\ndaily living. There are not extensive services<br \/>\noffered in most complexes (no meals or health<br \/>\nprofessionals on staff usually). If residents<br \/>\neventually need some additional personal care<br \/>\nto function in their unit, they need to hire this<br \/>\nassistance privately. <\/p>\n<p>Possible<br \/>\nvaluation<br \/>\nissues with<\/p>\n<p>Life<br \/>\nLease<br \/>\nhousing<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada40<\/p>\n<p>In design, most life lease units are similar<br \/>\nto condominiums in the same locale. They are<br \/>\nself-contained units with one or two bedrooms.<br \/>\nThe buildings have amentities comparable to<br \/>\nnearby condo buildings. A study done for the<br \/>\nOntario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing<br \/>\n(Simmons, 1999) found prices of life lease units<br \/>\nin London and Toronto to be similar to those for<br \/>\ncomparable condo units.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, all life lease housing developments<br \/>\nin Canada are located west of the Ontario-<br \/>\nQuebec border. The exact number of life lease<br \/>\nprojects in Canada is unknown; the number was<br \/>\nestimated at more than 200 in 2003 (Lumina<br \/>\nServices Inc., 2003) and approximately 300 in<br \/>\nearly 2007 in a CMHC study of life lease issues<br \/>\n(GGA Management Consultants, 2007). As of<br \/>\n2005, the Ontario government estimated that<br \/>\nthere were 125 projects (8200 units) in Ontario<br \/>\nalone. These numbers are estimates, since there<br \/>\nis no requirement for life lease developments to<br \/>\nbe registered, but it indicates an increase of at<br \/>\nleast 40% in the number of developments over<br \/>\na three year period. Given the projected growth<br \/>\nin the senior population over the next 20 years <\/p>\n<p>and the general good health of seniors in Canada<br \/>\ntoday, the demand for this type of development<br \/>\nis likely to continue. <\/p>\n<p>Manitoba is the only province to have enacted<br \/>\nlegislation specific to life lease housing: the Life<br \/>\nLeases Act, December 1999, amended June 2005.<br \/>\nThis legislation specifically designates that life<br \/>\nlease residents are renters and are subject to the<br \/>\nprotections and regulations of other renters in<br \/>\nthe province. Some regulatory mechanisms apply<br \/>\nin other provinces within existing legislation<br \/>\nnot specifically developed for life lease housing.<br \/>\nOther than in Manitoba, this leaves residents with<br \/>\nsome vulnerability to various issues discussed in<br \/>\nmore detail in the online version of this article.<\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons for the rapid growth in<br \/>\nthis form of tenure is the advantage to the devel-<br \/>\noper in financing the development. Life lease<br \/>\ninterests are presold to prospective residents who<br \/>\nsubmit a deposit. These funds can be used as<br \/>\nequity in the development to secure construction<br \/>\nfinancing (some restrictions apply in Manitoba).<br \/>\nOnce the units are complete and occupied, resi-<br \/>\ndents complete the purchase and the additional<br \/>\nfunds are used to pay off the construction loan. <\/p>\n<p>The use of this form of tenure then leaves the<br \/>\ndeveloper, usually a non-profit group, with no<br \/>\nfinancing on the property. <\/p>\n<p>There are various forms of life lease arrange-<br \/>\nments in place across the country. This article<br \/>\nconcentrates on the primary form of life lease<br \/>\nused in Ontario as the basis for the discussion<br \/>\n(see online version of this article for information<br \/>\non other forms of life lease arrangements). Life<br \/>\nlease purchasers in Ontario pay \u2018market value\u2019<br \/>\nfor their life lease interest. When they move out<br \/>\nof the unit, they sell the life lease interest to a<br \/>\nnew purchaser for whatever market value is at<br \/>\nthat time. The sponsor of the development often<br \/>\ncharges an administrative fee of 3-10% for the<br \/>\ntransaction and may maintain a waiting list of<br \/>\ninterested purchasers. <\/p>\n<p>The life lease holder is greatly concerned<br \/>\nwith ensuring the building is well managed,  that<br \/>\nthere is continuing demand and a waiting list for<br \/>\nunits, and that, ideally, the market value of the<br \/>\nlife lease interest increases over time (or at least<br \/>\ndoes not diminish). In most complexes, however,<br \/>\nthe sponsor is the only entity that has any real<br \/>\ncontrol over how the building is managed.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiven the<br \/>\nprojected growth<br \/>\nin the senior<br \/>\npopulation over<br \/>\nthe next 20 years<br \/>\nand the general<br \/>\ngood health of<br \/>\nseniors in Canada<br \/>\ntoday, the demand<br \/>\nfor this type of<br \/>\ndevelopment is<br \/>\nlikely to continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 41<\/p>\n<p>Life lease holders have the right to occupy<br \/>\ntheir unit and may have his life lease interest<br \/>\nregistered on title. However, a study done for<br \/>\nCMHC found that, although some residents had<br \/>\nbeen advised by their lawyer to register their<br \/>\ninterest, most had not done so because of the<br \/>\ntime and expense involved (GGA Management<br \/>\nConsultants 2007).   <\/p>\n<p>The sponsor has the right to review the pur-<br \/>\nchaser to ensure they fit the criteria for the build-<br \/>\ning. There is always an age restriction (55+ or<br \/>\n65+), but some residences also cater to a specific<br \/>\nethnic or religious group. While it is not legal to<br \/>\ndiscriminate on this basis, prospective purchasers<br \/>\nare discouraged from buying on the basis that<br \/>\nthey would not feel comfortable in the building.<br \/>\nThis type of targeting of the building reduces the<br \/>\npool of potential purchasers for each unit. It may<br \/>\nlengthen the time on the market and could affect<br \/>\nthe price achievable relative to a comparable<br \/>\ncondo unit with no market restrictions.    <\/p>\n<p>The absence of legislation specific to life<br \/>\nleases which would protect and clarify both <\/p>\n<p>consumer and sponsor rights can lead to<br \/>\nvalue implications for the resident. There is no<br \/>\nlegislated requirement in Ontario for life lease<br \/>\ndevelopments to maintain a capital reserve,<br \/>\nfor example. Part of the due diligence a condo<br \/>\npurchaser undertakes is to examine the health<br \/>\nof the reserves by looking at the most recent<br \/>\nreserve fund study. This information is only<br \/>\navailable to the purchaser of a life lease unit if<br \/>\nthe owner has done a study and is willing to<br \/>\nrelease the information. As well, life lease units<br \/>\nare not protected under the Tarion New Home<br \/>\nWarranty program because they are considered<br \/>\nmulti-family properties. This reduces the value of<br \/>\nthe unit relative to a new condominium unit with<br \/>\nwarranty coverage. It also means the purchaser\u2019s<br \/>\ndeposit is not protected.<\/p>\n<p>To date, there have been few issues with life<br \/>\nlease developments. However, given their hybrid<br \/>\ntenure nature and the lack of legislation covering<br \/>\nthis form of housing, the possibility of a negative<br \/>\nvalue impact for a life lease owner is there. That<br \/>\nsaid, the 2007 CMHC study by GGA Management <\/p>\n<p>Consultants found a very high level of satisfaction<br \/>\nwith life lease housing and the feeling of com-<br \/>\nmunity in these developments. It is likely to be a<br \/>\nform of tenure that continues to grow. <\/p>\n<p>References<br \/>\nGGA Management Consultants, 2007, An Exami-<br \/>\nnation of Life Lease Housing Issues. CMHC.<\/p>\n<p>Lumina Services Inc. 2003 Life Lease Housing in<br \/>\nCanada: preliminary exploration of some con-<br \/>\nsumer issues, CMHC External Research Program.<br \/>\nManitoba Life leases Act, http:\/\/web2.gov.mb.ca\/<br \/>\nlaws\/statutes\/ccsm\/l130e.php <\/p>\n<p>Simmons, L. J., 1999 Life Lease value Analysis<br \/>\nand Review, Prepared for Housing Policy Branch,<br \/>\nOntario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing<\/p>\n<p>NOtE:<br \/>\nThis is the condensed version of the article. To<br \/>\nread the article in its entirety, please visit<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=168 <\/p>\n<p>Please check out the interactive Canadian Property Valuation at www.aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>with print and electronic communication operating hand-in-hand<br \/>\nmore than ever before, we are more than happy to advise you that<br \/>\nCanadian Property Valuation magazine is available online in a highly<br \/>\ninteractive format. <\/p>\n<p>a user-friendly, interactive media Rich PDf format that includes:<\/p>\n<p> active hyper-links to all websites and<br \/>\ne-mails contained in the publication<\/p>\n<p> active links to the specific stories from<br \/>\nthe front cover and contents page<\/p>\n<p> active links to advertiser websites from their ads<\/p>\n<p>Interactive edition of<br \/>\nCANAdiAN ProPerty VALUAtioN<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/web2.gov.mb.ca\/laws\/statutes\/ccsm\/l130e.php<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=168<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VUSSt5Moyw\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; Appraisal Institute of Canada\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/embed\/#?secret=vPoTes5F0P#?secret=VUSSt5Moyw\" data-secret=\"VUSSt5Moyw\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada42<\/p>\n<p>Overview<br \/>\nThe purpose of this article is to review the complexities associated<br \/>\nwith real property asset management. The process begins with<br \/>\nunderstanding the need and the owner\u2019s objectives, planning, moving<br \/>\nthrough the acquisition phase, the operation and maintenance phase,<br \/>\nthe refurbishment and enhancement phase, and, finally, the disposition<br \/>\nof the asset. The article also explores the importance of having strategic<br \/>\nprofessional staff oversee asset management on behalf of the ownership.<\/p>\n<p>Asset management can be defined as the process of creating value<br \/>\nwithin the owner\u2019s objectives through the acquisition, use and disposal<br \/>\nof real property assets. Alternatively, asset management is defined as the<br \/>\npractice of maximizing the value of a portfolio of properties, within the<br \/>\nobjectives of the owner1.<\/p>\n<p>While a real estate appraiser\u2019s job is to place a value on the future<br \/>\nbenefits of a particular property, an asset manager has to realize those<br \/>\nbenefits. However, this article will demonstrate how the real estate appraiser<br \/>\nassists the asset manager throughout the asset management cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic asset management (real property)<br \/>\nBy Gordon E. MacNair, AACI, P. App., Director, Real Estate Partnerships &#038; Development Office, City of Ottawa<\/p>\n<p>The process for asset management involves identifying the need and<br \/>\nowner\u2019s objectives for the requirement followed by five phases: planning,<br \/>\nacquisition, operating and maintenance, refurbishment or enhancement,<br \/>\nand, finally, disposal. This is illustrated in Figure 1 \u2013 The Phases of the<br \/>\nReal Property Asset Life Cycle2. <\/p>\n<p>As outlined in the text, Corporate Property Management: Aligning<br \/>\nReal Estate with Business Strategy3 by victoria Edwards and Louise Ellison,<br \/>\nproperty is a \u2018corporate asset\u2019 and is held for one of two purposes:<br \/>\n\u2022 as an investment asset, or<br \/>\n\u2022 as an operational asset.<br \/>\nProperty held as an investment asset, like any other investment asset,<br \/>\nis expected to earn a rate of return on capital employed for the holder<br \/>\nand, particularly in the case of freehold, appreciate in capital value.<br \/>\nProperty held as an operational asset serves to support the activities of<br \/>\nthe business occupying the property. This type of property is sometimes<br \/>\nreferred to as \u2018corporate property.\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>It is the author\u2019s opinion that there is a difference between private and<br \/>\npublic sector real estate objectives. From a private perspective, the primary<br \/>\ndriver is financial, since, typically, there must be an acceptable return on<br \/>\nthe investment and capital appreciation (it is recognized that, with current<br \/>\nmarket demand, environmental sustainability needs to be analyzed in<br \/>\norder to address greening initiatives such as LEED, BOMA BESt, etc.). With<br \/>\nthe public sector, the objectives are broader and consist of the four pillars<br \/>\n(financial, social, cultural, and environmental). As a result, it is a matter of<br \/>\nbalancing the various pillars to accomplish organizational objectives for<br \/>\nthe public sector asset manager. An example would be a large tract of land<br \/>\nowned by the municipality, that has subdivision potential, but over half of<br \/>\nthe parcel is a woodlot, which has natural environmental features. In this<br \/>\ninstance, it is possible that the municipality would probably retain all or<br \/>\nmost of the woodlot to satisfy its environmental objectives. Clearly, the<br \/>\nfinancial return would be greater by permitting housing development, but<br \/>\nthis would not allow the municipality to satisfy its environmental objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Need for asset and ownership objectives<br \/>\nIt is important to thoroughly understand the need, as this is incorporated<br \/>\nwithin the owner\u2019s objectives as demonstrated in Figure 1. The ownership<br \/>\nobjectives will vary widely among individual, corporate, fiduciary and<br \/>\ngovernment owners. In addition to the identification of specific assets<br \/>\nthat may align with any defined user need, it is also relevant to consider<br \/>\nthe application of an effective methodology, which will rationalize the<br \/>\nacquisition of any asset and will ensure an appropriate and sustainable<br \/>\nend-state property solution.<\/p>\n<p>The Phases of the Real Property Asset Life Cycle<\/p>\n<p>DEFINE THE NEED<br \/>\nFOR THE ASSET<\/p>\n<p>CREATE OR<br \/>\nACQUIRE<\/p>\n<p>DISPOSE<\/p>\n<p>OPERATE OR<br \/>\nMAINTAIN<\/p>\n<p>REFURBISH OR<br \/>\nENHANCE<\/p>\n<p>PLAN<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 43<\/p>\n<p>By definition, asset rationalization reduces the risk of improper<br \/>\nacquisition.<\/p>\n<p>Some owners see real estate as an investment, while others use real<br \/>\nproperty for their own benefit and are interested in preserving the value<br \/>\nof their investment. Most institutional and corporate investors have well<br \/>\ndefined, written goals in the form of policy statements or investment<br \/>\nguidelines that are readily obtainable from their website. An example is<br \/>\nBrookfield Properties4 which \u201cis committed to building shareholder value by<br \/>\ninvesting in premier quality office assets and pro-actively managing each of<br \/>\nour properties to increase cash flows and maximize return on capital.\u201d From<br \/>\na public perspective, the City of Ottawa is strategically driven to optimize<br \/>\nthe value of city-owned property holdings based on balancing the City\u2019s<br \/>\nfinancial, social, cultural, and environmental objectives for these holdings.<\/p>\n<p>Planning<br \/>\nAs John McMahan states in his book The Handbook of Commercial Real<br \/>\nEstate Investing5, the role of the asset manager has evolved over the<br \/>\nlast 50 years, as real estate has gone from individual to institutional<br \/>\nownership and from the management of a few properties in a single<br \/>\nmarket to large portfolios located in often dispersed geographical areas.<\/p>\n<p>The modern real estate asset manager is a multi-disciplined, highly-<br \/>\ntrained real estate professional who is expected to not only be responsible<br \/>\nfor managing investment assets during the investment holding period,<br \/>\nbut be an integral part of both the acquisition and disposition process.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a list of potential objectives for the asset manager as it<br \/>\napplies to strategic asset management:<br \/>\n\u2022 support of corporate objectives, e.g., the four pillars approach (financial, <\/p>\n<p>social, cultural and environmental) through redevelopment or other<br \/>\ninitiatives;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 implementation of asset management strategies for all owned and<br \/>\nleased facilities;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 provision of strategic portfolio planning and expert real estate advice to<br \/>\nits ownership to ensure that their real estate needs are met in the most<br \/>\nefficient and effective manner;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 generation of development strategies with intent to maximize the value<br \/>\nof corporate real property holdings;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 development of effective property solution options for ownership that<br \/>\nsupport a balanced and affordable solution; <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 determination of the suitability and affordability of the portfolio to<br \/>\nmeet the needs of all client groups;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 development of value-added real estate solutions for core and<br \/>\nnon-core assets;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 development of facility and portfolio plans which recommend the<br \/>\ndisposition, remediation, redevelopment, retirement and\/or retention<br \/>\nof, and reinvestment in, those properties which are demonstrably<br \/>\nsustainable, affordable and appropriately utilized; and<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 analysis, rationalization, demonstration and communication of the<br \/>\naccurate whole-life cost implications of real property solutions or<br \/>\npolicies that are introduced in response to the needs of clients.<\/p>\n<p>Acquisition<br \/>\nThe decision to purchase\/lease real estate is found within the owner\u2019s<br \/>\nobjectives. Some potential scenarios include:<br \/>\n\u2022 purchase of an existing property;<br \/>\n\u2022 purchase of a vacant site for development;<br \/>\n\u2022 redevelopment of an existing property; or<br \/>\n\u2022 lease.<br \/>\nWith any acquisition, the buyer and seller ultimately enter into a Purchase<br \/>\nand Sale Agreement (P &#038; S Agreement). However, in some instances, a<br \/>\nLetter of Intent may be prepared prior to this stage to outline the potential<br \/>\nbusiness terms. The P &#038; S Agreement serves as a legal contract between<br \/>\nthe two parties and forms the basis for how the purchaser will obtain<br \/>\ncontrol of a property.<\/p>\n<p>With the purchase of real property, proper due diligence must be<br \/>\ncarried out. Due diligence is the process of investigating and verifying<br \/>\ninformation as it pertains to the subject property. Typically, this process<br \/>\nstarts before an offer is made. However, once an offer is made, it typically<br \/>\nincludes clauses that allow completion of further due diligence such<br \/>\nas: title search, environmental investigation, building condition audit,<br \/>\ndesignated substance profiling, engineering and structural reviews, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of time that a purchaser needs to satisfy due diligence<br \/>\nrequirements is a critical part of the negotiation process. Clearly, the<br \/>\ntransaction cannot close until the due diligence process has been<br \/>\ncompleted.<\/p>\n<p>Due diligence for a vacant parcel of land might include confirmation<br \/>\nof zoning, official plan designation, satisfactory financing, obtaining an<br \/>\nappraisal, title search, assessment of environmental issues, review of<br \/>\nsurvey plan, consultation with the local municipality, determination of<br \/>\ngeotechnical condition of soil, private\/municipal services, accessibility,<br \/>\nreview of future development in the area, development charges, off-site<br \/>\nobligations, archaeological issues, wetland concerns, etc. <\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the due diligence process for an improved property might<br \/>\ninclude the above as well as a building condition audit; and review of:<br \/>\nlife cycle costs, historical operating costs, environmental issues within <\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada44<\/p>\n<p>the building (mould or asbestos), copies of all leases (if an income<br \/>\nproducing property), any outstanding work orders, barrier free issues,<br \/>\ncode compliance, estoppel certificates for tenants, confirmation of<br \/>\nchattels vs. fixtures, special local improvement charges, property taxes,<br \/>\nconfirmation of building permits, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Whole-life costing<br \/>\nWhole-life costing6 is a key component in the economic appraisal<br \/>\nassociated with evaluating asset acquisition proposals. An economic<br \/>\nappraisal is generally a broader based assessment, considering benefits<br \/>\nand indirect or intangible costs as well as direct costs.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, the whole-life costs and benefits of each option are<br \/>\nconsidered and usually converted using discount rates into present-value<br \/>\ncosts and benefits. This results in a benefit-cost ratio for each option,<br \/>\nusually compared to the \u2018do-nothing\u2019 counterfactual. Typically, the<br \/>\nhighest benefit-cost ratio option is chosen as the preferred option.<\/p>\n<p>As part of this analysis, the cost of capital relative to business<br \/>\nopportunity costs is an important consideration for the private sector,<br \/>\nand could result in choosing another option such as leasing. With<br \/>\nrespect to the public sector, this would be balanced with the four pillars<br \/>\napproach and it is also recognized that the cost of capital is less than the<br \/>\nprivate sector.<\/p>\n<p>The whole-life costing model includes for the periodic lifecycle<br \/>\n(capital) replacement of major components and systems, which, in turn,<br \/>\nestablish the cradle to grave requirement for measuring and managing<br \/>\na physical asset\u2019s useful life. A whole-life costing model can assist in<br \/>\ndetermining the true value of any leveraging opportunity and to ensure<br \/>\nthe proper balance of risk and opportunity in structuring any leveraging<br \/>\narrangement. <\/p>\n<p>Simply put, whole-life costing is analyzing the \u2018true cost of<br \/>\nownership.\u2019 This is demonstrated with Figure 2 \u2013 Developing Whole-<br \/>\nLife Cost Profiles for Facilities:<\/p>\n<p>Operation\/maintenance<br \/>\nAt this stage property management professionals who are responsible<br \/>\nfor overseeing the day-to-day operations typically maintain the<br \/>\nproperty. Examples include: custodial services, maintenance and dealing<br \/>\nwith tenants.<\/p>\n<p>At a more strategic level, the ownership will require a business plan<br \/>\nfor each property, which requires an ongoing review of the real property<br \/>\ninventory; it also requires financial reporting to the ownership on a<br \/>\nregular basis.<\/p>\n<p>As part of any effective asset management plan, an accurate<br \/>\ninventory is required to describe all real property assets. The inventory<br \/>\ndatabase should be updated on a continuous basis. In addition, an<br \/>\ninventory review should include a review of all leases or lease abstracts,<br \/>\nrents, operating costs, lease rollovers, tenant relocation, additional rights<br \/>\nsuch as a First Right of Refusal or Right to Purchase, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Developing Whole-Life Cost Profiles for Facilities<\/p>\n<p>DEFINE THE NEED<br \/>\nFOR THE ASSET<\/p>\n<p>This includes the cost for any purchased<br \/>\nland parcel(s), plus any built improvements<br \/>\nwhich might be required. Costs for any<br \/>\npre-existing demolition should also be<br \/>\nreflected here.<\/p>\n<p>FACILITY DESIGN<br \/>\nAND CONSTRUCTION <\/p>\n<p>COSTS<\/p>\n<p>This is the full cost for design development<br \/>\nand actual construction of the requisite<br \/>\nfacility.<\/p>\n<p>FINANCING COSTS<br \/>\n(IF APPLICABLE)<\/p>\n<p>This item includes the full cost of financing<br \/>\nthe acquisition, design and construction<br \/>\nphases of the project over the full term<br \/>\nthat financing is applicable.<\/p>\n<p>OPERATING COSTS<br \/>\nPLUS ANNUAL<br \/>\nESCALATION<\/p>\n<p>These are identified annual operating<br \/>\ncosts, plus a reasonable escalation factor<br \/>\nover the entire useful life of the facility.<\/p>\n<p>LIFE CYCLE AND<br \/>\nPLANNED CAPITAL <\/p>\n<p>RENEWAL COSTS PLUS<br \/>\nANNUAL ESCALATION<\/p>\n<p>This is the requisite program of planned<br \/>\nlife cycle capital renewal for the built<br \/>\nfacility type. Typically applies for the<br \/>\nentire useful life of the facility and<br \/>\nincludes an annual escalation factor.<\/p>\n<p>PLANNED<br \/>\nIMPROvEMENT COSTS <\/p>\n<p>(discretionary)<\/p>\n<p>These cost are discretionary and<br \/>\nrepresent any planned improvements to<br \/>\nthe facility typically completed on a<br \/>\none time basis at some point in its total<br \/>\nlife cycle.<\/p>\n<p>DEMOLITION AND<br \/>\nSITE CLEANUP COSTS <\/p>\n<p>(discretionary)<\/p>\n<p>One time demolition and site cleanup costs<br \/>\noccurring at the end of the facility life and<br \/>\nprior to sale or disposition. May not apply<br \/>\nif facility and land are sold as-is, where-is.<\/p>\n<p>Us<br \/>\nef<\/p>\n<p>ul<br \/>\n Li<\/p>\n<p>fe<br \/>\n o<\/p>\n<p>f t<br \/>\nhe<\/p>\n<p> Fa<br \/>\nci<\/p>\n<p>lit<br \/>\ny<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 45<\/p>\n<p>In some instances, real property assets can be categorized in the<br \/>\nfollowing classes:<br \/>\n1. Core properties are primarily used to accomplish the operational <\/p>\n<p>purposes or service-delivery objectives, which could include<br \/>\nimproved properties and\/or vacant land, and<\/p>\n<p>2. Non-core assets, which are functionally obsolete, near or at the<br \/>\nend of their economic life, and could be considered as surplus<br \/>\nor underutilized. Non-core assets are those properties that are<br \/>\nconsidered to be excess to the corporate mission. <\/p>\n<p>Benchmarking and performance measurement<br \/>\nAs part of any effective asset management plan, balanced<br \/>\nperformance measures must be in place to ensure that you are being<br \/>\ncompetitive within the marketplace. Benchmarking is a form of<br \/>\nmeasurement based on a continuous improvement process that can be<br \/>\ncompared and measured. This could result in outsourcing\/insourcing of<br \/>\nvarious functions such as janitorial services, property management, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Refurbishment or enhancement<br \/>\nThis stage includes a review of the owner\u2019s objectives relative to the<br \/>\ncurrent market conditions and, completion of a cost-benefit analysis<br \/>\nby the asset manager. Once completed, one or more of the following<br \/>\nanalytical tools can be used:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Net present value (NPv)<br \/>\n&#8211; Internal rate of return (IRR)<br \/>\n&#8211; Return on investment (ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The above analysis may result in several scenarios such as:<br \/>\n\u2022 status quo,<br \/>\n\u2022 initiation of a change of use due to a highest and best use <\/p>\n<p>analysis,<br \/>\n\u2022 modernization\/renovation of the property, and<br \/>\n\u2022 disposition. <\/p>\n<p>For additional information on strategic asset planning, reference the<br \/>\nobjectives of an asset manager as outlined under the Planning phase.<\/p>\n<p>Disposal<br \/>\nFactors that may contribute to an owner\u2019s decision to sell include:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; seller\u2019s market,<br \/>\n&#8211; improvements are at the end of their economic life,<br \/>\n&#8211; major life-cycle work,<br \/>\n&#8211; change in ownership strategy such as a lease to offer more <\/p>\n<p>flexibility, and<br \/>\n&#8211; need for cash or liquidity.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to the acquisition phase, the ownership would typically<br \/>\ncomplete its own due diligence analysis before the disposal. Some<br \/>\nitems that may be considered at this time are:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; commissioning an appraisal,<br \/>\n&#8211; confirmation of market conditions and business cycle,<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; review of leases including rents and operating costs,<br \/>\n&#8211; obtainment of estoppel certificates,<br \/>\n&#8211; title search to ensure that there are no surprises,<br \/>\n&#8211; requirement for life-cycle work, and<br \/>\n&#8211; completing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.<\/p>\n<p>The ownership must also determine whether or not they are prepared<br \/>\nto sell the property \u2018as is, where is\u2019 or, alternatively, what warranties<br \/>\nand representations they are prepared to accept. There could also be<br \/>\nconsideration as to whether or not there are any outstanding work<br \/>\norders or restrictions on title such as easements and covenants that<br \/>\nwould need to be addressed.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to a marketing strategy, the type of property, market<br \/>\ncycle, method of sale and geographic location are all examples of<br \/>\nfactors that require consideration. For commercial properties, potential<br \/>\npurchasers will be interested in the tenant mix, quality of tenant and<br \/>\ncontract rents, which are all components of the \u2018quantity\u2019 and \u2018quality\u2019<br \/>\nof income.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of options that an owner can choose for<br \/>\ndisposal such as listing with a real estate broker, direct sale, auction<br \/>\nand tender. <\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<br \/>\nThe primary focus of asset management is the creation of value to<br \/>\nachieve owner objectives. In the real estate ownership cycle, this<br \/>\nprocess begins with understanding the owner\u2019s objectives, planning,<br \/>\nand moving through the acquisition phase; it continues through<br \/>\nthe operation and maintenance phase, and the refurbishment and<br \/>\nenhancement phase; and, finally, ends with the disposition of the asset.<br \/>\nDue to the complexities of asset management, it is also important to<br \/>\nhave strategic professional staff overseeing this mandate on behalf of<br \/>\nthe ownership.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information on asset management, the BOMI<br \/>\nInstitute offers a four-day course and the IRWA offers a<br \/>\none-day course. <\/p>\n<p>References<br \/>\n1  Asset Management, BOMI Institute, Defining Real Estate Asset <\/p>\n<p>Management, pg. 1-2<br \/>\n2  Queensland Government Government of Works www.build.qld.gov.<\/p>\n<p>au\/downloads\/bpu\/sam_overview.pdf<br \/>\n3  Corporate Property Management: Aligning Real Estate with Business <\/p>\n<p>Strategy, by victoria Edwards and Louise Ellison, pg. 4<br \/>\n4  Brookfield Properties http:\/\/investors.brookfieldproperties.com\/<\/p>\n<p>phoenix.zhtml?c=91790&#038;p=irol-irhome<br \/>\n5  The Handbook of Commercial Real Estate Investing, John McMahan, <\/p>\n<p>McGraw-Hill, 2006, pg. 164<br \/>\n6  Wikipedia http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whole-life_cost<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.build.qld.gov.au\/downloads\/bpu\/sam_overview.pdf<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/investors.brookfieldproperties.com\/phoenix.zhtml?c=91790&#038;p=irol-irhome<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whole-life_cost<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada46<\/p>\n<p>Calendar of Events<\/p>\n<p>*If you are viewing an electronic version of this issue on the AIC web site, please click on these listings for active links to the advertisers\u2019 web sites.<\/p>\n<p>Advertiser Information Centre<\/p>\n<p>Company    Page    Website Phone Number<br \/>\nACI 2,3,48 www.appraiserschoice.com 800-234-8727<br \/>\nAltus Group Ltd. 47 www.thealtusgroup.com 416-204-1100<br \/>\nAppraisal Institute 31 www.appraisalinstitute.org 888-7JOINAI<br \/>\nAtlantic Realty Advisors 25 www.ara.ca<br \/>\nBusiness Information Group 12 www.ecologeris.com 887-512-5204<br \/>\nCanadian Resource valuation Group 38 www.crvg.com 780-424-8856<br \/>\nNotarius 16 www.notarius.com 800-567-6703<br \/>\nSolidifi 5 www.solidifi.com 866-583-3983<\/p>\n<p>AIC 2010 Appraisal Institute of Canada<br \/>\nAnnual Conference<br \/>\nJune 2-5, 2010 \u2013 Fairmont Empress Hotel<br \/>\nvictoria, British Columbia<br \/>\n2010 Annual General Meeting<br \/>\nAppraisal Institute of Canada<br \/>\nFriday, June 4, 2010 &#8211; 3:15 pm \u2013 The Fairmont Empress Hotel<br \/>\nvictoria, British Columbia<br \/>\nFor information contact:  info@aicanada.ca  or  www.aicanada.ca<br \/>\nor 1-888-551-5521<\/p>\n<p>BC Professional Practice Seminars<br \/>\nApril 16 and 17, 2010 \u2013 Vancouver<br \/>\nAllan Beatty, AACI, P.App<br \/>\nSeptember 24 and 25, 2010 \u2013 Kamloops\/Okanagan<br \/>\nAllan Beatty, AACI, P.App<br \/>\nNovember 19 and 20 2010 \u2013 Lower Mainland<br \/>\nLarry Dybvig, AACI, P.App<br \/>\nFor information contact: Anne Dunning at info@appraisal.bc.ca or<br \/>\n(604) 266-8287 or check www.appraisal.bc.ca\/<\/p>\n<p>AB Spring 2010 Conference &#038; AGM<br \/>\nMarch 5 and 6, 2010 \u2013 Blackfoot Inn, Calgary<br \/>\nSpring 2010 Continuing Education Events \u2013 TBA<br \/>\nSpring 2010 Professional Practice (Standards) \u2013 TBA<br \/>\nFor information contact: AIC &#8211; AB at info@appraisal.ab.ca or<br \/>\n(403) 207-7892 or check  www.appraisal.ab.ca<\/p>\n<p>SK Annual General Meeting<br \/>\nRegina     April 9, 2010<br \/>\nFor information contact: Marilyn Steranka at skaic@sasktel.net or<br \/>\n(306) 352-4195 or check www.skaic.org\/<\/p>\n<p>MB Professional Practice Seminar<br \/>\nPresenter:  Allan Beatty, AACI, P. App<br \/>\nMarch 19 and 20, 2010 \u2013 8:30 am-4:00 pm<br \/>\nFor information contact: Kelly Tole at mbaic@mts.net or<br \/>\n(204) 943-1177 or check www.aimanitoba.ca<\/p>\n<p>ON Annual General Meeting<br \/>\nPeterborough    April 24, 2010<br \/>\nFor information contact: Lorraine Rigas at lrigas@oaaic.on.ca or<br \/>\n(416) 695-9333 or check www.oaaic.on.ca<\/p>\n<p>QC Annual General Meeting<br \/>\nMontreal     May 4, 2010<br \/>\nFor information contact: Ginette St-Jean at aqice@qc.aira.com or<br \/>\n(450) 454-0377 or check www.aqice.ca <\/p>\n<p>NB Annual General Meeting<br \/>\nFredericton     April 22, 2010<br \/>\nFor information contact: Jennifer Nemeth at nbarea@nb.aibn.com<br \/>\nor (506) 450-2016 or check www.nbarea.org\/main.asp<\/p>\n<p>NS NSREAA Annual General Meeting<br \/>\nHalifax     March 6, 2010<br \/>\nFor information contact: Davida Mackay at nsreaa@nsappraisal.<br \/>\nns.ca or (902) 422-4077 or check www.nsappraisal.ns.ca\/<\/p>\n<p>PEI Annual General Meeting<br \/>\nCharlottetown     April 21, 2010<br \/>\nFor information contact: Suzanne Pater at peiaic@xplornet.com or<br \/>\n(902) 368-3355                            <\/p>\n<p>NL Annual General Meeting<br \/>\nSt. John\u2019s     April 23, 2010<br \/>\nFor information contact: Sherry House at naaic@nf.aibn.com or<br \/>\n(709) 753-7644     <\/p>\n<p>VISIT US AT:<br \/>\nwww.aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>click hERE to return to table of contents<\/p>\n<p>mailto:info@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VUSSt5Moyw\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; Appraisal Institute of Canada\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/embed\/#?secret=vPoTes5F0P#?secret=VUSSt5Moyw\" data-secret=\"VUSSt5Moyw\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nmailto:info@appraisal.bc.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraisal.bc.ca\/<br \/>\nmailto:info@appraisal.ab.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraisal.ab.ca<br \/>\nmailto:skaic@sasktel.net<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.skaic.org\/<br \/>\nmailto:mbaic@mts.net<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aimanitoba.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraiserschoice.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.thealtusgroup.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraisalinstitute.org<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rirBijEOWY\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ara.ca\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; ARA - Atlantic Realty Advisors\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ara.ca\/embed\/#?secret=LUOlNQhX9R#?secret=rirBijEOWY\" data-secret=\"rirBijEOWY\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.ecologeris.com<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cfUHFUWoyn\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/crvg.com\/\">CRVG Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;CRVG Home&#8221; &#8212; CRVG - Canadian Resource Valuation Group\" src=\"https:\/\/crvg.com\/embed\/#?secret=CrTu00G7he#?secret=cfUHFUWoyn\" data-secret=\"cfUHFUWoyn\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.notarius.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.solidifi.com<br \/>\nmailto:lrigas@oaaic.on.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.oaaic.on.ca<br \/>\nmailto:aqice@qc.aira.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aqice.ca<br \/>\nmailto:nbarea@nb.aibn.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.nbarea.org\/main.asp<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.nsappraisal.ns.ca\/<br \/>\nmailto:peiaic@xplornet.com<br \/>\nmailto:naaic@nf.aibn.com<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VUSSt5Moyw\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"oembed-iframe\"  class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home&#8221; &#8212; Appraisal Institute of Canada\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/embed\/#?secret=vPoTes5F0P#?secret=VUSSt5Moyw\" data-secret=\"VUSSt5Moyw\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.thealtusgroup.com<\/p>\n<p>ACI365.com\ufffd 800-234-8727<\/p>\n<p>ACI365\u2122<\/p>\n<p>Get Online \u2022 Go Paperless \u2022 Get Paid Faster<\/p>\n<p>One\ufffdyear\ufffdof\ufffdACI365\u2122\ufffdWorksite\ufffd&#038;\ufffdWebsite<\/p>\n<p>Complete\ufffdAppraisal\ufffdOffice\ufffdManagement\ufffdSolution<\/p>\n<p>Includes\ufffdCRAL2010\u2122\ufffdIntegration<\/p>\n<p>$365 Payable in US Dollars<\/p>\n<p>ACI is a division of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK), a leading provider of risk assessment solutions to professionals in insurance, healthcare, mortgage<br \/>\nlending, government, risk management, and human resources. Verisk Analytics includes the holdings of Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) and its <\/p>\n<p>subsidiaries, which provide essential solutions to the insurance, mortgage lending, and healthcare markets. For more information, visit www.verisk.com.<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.verisk.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraiserschoice.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14349,"menu_order":9,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":""},"class_list":["post-30003","issue","type-issue","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issue\/30003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issue"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/issue"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}