{"id":30004,"date":"2014-03-26T02:42:51","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T06:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/cpv-issue\/2010-volume-54-book-2\/"},"modified":"2014-03-26T02:43:51","modified_gmt":"2014-03-25T22:43:51","slug":"2010-volume-54-tome-2","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/fr\/cpv-issue\/2010-volume-54-tome-2\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 &#8211; Volume 54 &#8211; Tome 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>REAL VALUE EXPERTS  |  EXPERTS EN \u00c9VALUATION<\/p>\n<p>PM<br \/>\n #<\/p>\n<p>40<br \/>\n00<\/p>\n<p>82<br \/>\n49<\/p>\n<p>  R<br \/>\net<\/p>\n<p>ur<br \/>\nn <\/p>\n<p>un<br \/>\nde<\/p>\n<p>liv<br \/>\ner<\/p>\n<p>ab<br \/>\nle<\/p>\n<p> C<br \/>\nan<\/p>\n<p>ad<br \/>\nia<\/p>\n<p>n<br \/>\nAd<\/p>\n<p>dr<br \/>\nes<\/p>\n<p>se<br \/>\ns <\/p>\n<p>to<br \/>\n:  <\/p>\n<p>Ap<br \/>\npr<\/p>\n<p>ai<br \/>\nsa<\/p>\n<p>l I<br \/>\nns<\/p>\n<p>tit<br \/>\nut<\/p>\n<p>e<br \/>\nof<\/p>\n<p> C<br \/>\nan<\/p>\n<p>ad<br \/>\na,<\/p>\n<p> 4<br \/>\n03<\/p>\n<p>-2<br \/>\n00<\/p>\n<p> C<br \/>\nat<\/p>\n<p>he<br \/>\nrin<\/p>\n<p>e<br \/>\nSt<\/p>\n<p>.,<br \/>\nO<\/p>\n<p>tta<br \/>\nwa<\/p>\n<p>, O<br \/>\nN <\/p>\n<p> K<br \/>\n2P<\/p>\n<p> 2<br \/>\nK9<\/p>\n<p>. E<br \/>\nm<\/p>\n<p>ai<br \/>\nl: <\/p>\n<p>in<br \/>\nfo<\/p>\n<p>@<br \/>\nai<\/p>\n<p>ca<br \/>\nna<\/p>\n<p>da<br \/>\n.c<\/p>\n<p>a<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property<\/p>\n<p>VALUATION \u00c9VALUATION<br \/>\n Immobili\u00e8re au Canada<\/p>\n<p>VOLUME  54  |  BOOK 2  |  2010THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE OF CANADA<\/p>\n<p>A career in the making<br \/>\nYou win and the profession wins<\/p>\n<p>Mentoring<\/p>\n<p>The membership<br \/>\n  pledge and <\/p>\n<p>       commitment<\/p>\n<p>mailto:info@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:info@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:info@aicanada.ca<\/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>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>Create aerial maps to use in <\/p>\n<p>your reports for better visual <\/p>\n<p>representation of properties.<\/p>\n<p>New!\u25aaBing\u2122\u25aaAerial\u25aamaps<br \/>\nOnline\u25aaAerial\u25aaLocation\u25aamaps<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.verisk.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraiserchoice.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.verisk.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>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>Create aerial maps to use in <\/p>\n<p>your reports for better visual <\/p>\n<p>representation of properties.<\/p>\n<p>New!\u25aaBing\u2122\u25aaAerial\u25aamaps<br \/>\nOnline\u25aaAerial\u25aaLocation\u25aamaps<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.appraiserchoice.com<\/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<br \/>\nin the business, with: <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 consistent delivery of compliant, high-quality reports<br \/>\n\u2022 uncompromising commitment to meeting deadlines<br \/>\n\u2022 local area expertise<br \/>\n\u2022 dedication to professionalism and service<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for enabling Solidifi to provide lenders across Canada with the<br \/>\nnext generation in appraisal management.<\/p>\n<p>CAN_CPVMagSolidifiMay2010.indd   1 4\/21\/10   4:12:06 PM<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.solidifi.com<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 5click here to return to table 0f contents<\/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\u00e9sidente<br \/>\nSheila Young, AACI (AB) <\/p>\n<p>President Elect \u2013 Pr\u00e9sident d\u00e9sign\u00e9<br \/>\nGrant Uba, AACI (ON)<\/p>\n<p>Immediate Past-president \u2013<br \/>\nPr\u00e9sident sortant<\/p>\n<p>George Maurice, AACI, Fellow (ON)<\/p>\n<p>Vice-Presidents \u2013 Vice-pr\u00e9sidents<br \/>\nKimberly Maber, AACI (SK)<\/p>\n<p> John Yannacopoulos, AACI (BC)<\/p>\n<p>Directors \u2013 Directeurs<br \/>\nGreg Bennett, AACI (NL)<br \/>\nGeorge Ward, AACI (BC)<\/p>\n<p>Michael Mendela, AACI (ON)<br \/>\n Alfred Mullally, AACI (NS)<\/p>\n<p>Andre St-Arnaud, CRA (QC)<br \/>\n David Shum, AACI (AB)<\/p>\n<p>David Babineau, AACI, Fellow (NB)<br \/>\n Lorne Mikulik, AACI (MB)<br \/>\nScott McEwen, AACI (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 \u2013 Chair<\/p>\n<p>John Peebles, AACI<br \/>\nAndr\u00e9 Beaudoin, CRA<br \/>\nDavid Lopatka, AACI<br \/>\nJoanne Hayes,  AACI<\/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. 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Email: info@aicanada.ca <\/p>\n<p>Published by the<br \/>\nVolume 54, book 2, 2010<\/p>\n<p>Contents<br \/>\n6 Clear as glass<br \/>\n7 Claire comme de <\/p>\n<p>l\u2019eau de roche<\/p>\n<p>8 The machinery<br \/>\nof an<br \/>\nassociation<\/p>\n<p>10 La machinerie<br \/>\nd\u2019une<br \/>\nassociation<\/p>\n<p>12 John Morash:<br \/>\na career in the making<\/p>\n<p>14 Troy Davidson:<br \/>\nmy turn to step up<\/p>\n<p>16 Becoming involved<br \/>\n Participer activement<\/p>\n<p>18 Measure<br \/>\nfor<br \/>\nmeasure<\/p>\n<p>20 Promotion<br \/>\nof our<br \/>\nmembers<br \/>\nfrom coast<br \/>\nto coast<\/p>\n<p>21 Professional Excellence Program<br \/>\n22 Hypothetical conditions <\/p>\n<p>and extraordinary limiting<br \/>\nconditions<\/p>\n<p>24 International Valuation<br \/>\nStandards news<\/p>\n<p>25 Expert witness \u2013 scope of work<br \/>\n26 The membership pledge and <\/p>\n<p>commitment<\/p>\n<p>27 How to avoid<br \/>\na misleading report<\/p>\n<p>28 What is peer review?<\/p>\n<p>29 Many shades of grey<br \/>\nin ethical behaviour<\/p>\n<p>30 Walking<br \/>\nthe line \u2013<br \/>\nadvocate or<br \/>\nexpert<\/p>\n<p>32 Volunteer as<br \/>\na mentor<br \/>\n\u2013 you win<br \/>\nand the<br \/>\nprofession<br \/>\nwins<\/p>\n<p>34<br \/>\nTwo thumbs<br \/>\nup for<br \/>\nstatistics<br \/>\neducation<\/p>\n<p>37 Spotlight on Continuing<br \/>\nProfessional Development<\/p>\n<p>38 Designations\/<br \/>\nCandidates\/Students<\/p>\n<p>39 In Memoriam\/Critical Dates<br \/>\n40 International <\/p>\n<p>challenges<br \/>\nand<br \/>\nopportunities<br \/>\nin developing<br \/>\ncountries<\/p>\n<p>46 Calendar<br \/>\nof events<\/p>\n<p>Do&emsp;your&emsp;part&emsp;for&emsp;the&emsp;environment&emsp;\u2013&emsp;reuse&emsp;and&emsp;recycle.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Exu1AnIlMM\"><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=fDXS1n7PbQ#?secret=Exu1AnIlMM\" data-secret=\"Exu1AnIlMM\" 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>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada6 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>President\u2019s message<\/p>\n<p>Sheila Young<br \/>\nAACI, AIC President<\/p>\n<p>Clear as glass<\/p>\n<p>Open, transparent and accountable are the current buzz words for not-for-profit Boards such as the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada (AIC) Board of Directors. What<br \/>\ndo those buzz words mean?<br \/>\n\u2022 Being responsible for AIC\u2019s results, i.e., successes <\/p>\n<p>as well as failures.<br \/>\n\u2022 Being responsible for decisions and actions.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensuring correct information about the <\/p>\n<p>operations of the organization is clearly<br \/>\ncommunicated.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Asking members and stakeholders for<br \/>\ntheir views on a particular issue, strategy<br \/>\nor direction, and considering their views<br \/>\nwhen making decisions. Members\u2019<br \/>\nviews are gathered through surveys and<br \/>\nmeetings, as well as asking for comments<br \/>\nto communiqu\u00e9s and other written<br \/>\npublications.<\/p>\n<p>The Board of Directors of AIC shows that it is<br \/>\naccountable by:<br \/>\n\u2022 continuing with the annual independent <\/p>\n<p>financial audit,<br \/>\n\u2022 continuing to keep good financial records,<br \/>\n\u2022 stating our conflicts of interest,<br \/>\n\u2022 understanding our roles and responsibilities, <\/p>\n<p>and the roles and responsibilities of<br \/>\nprovincial affiliates and chapters,<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 understanding applicable provincial and<br \/>\nfederal law,<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 distributing information to directors about<br \/>\nBoard agenda items well in advance of<br \/>\nmeetings,<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 keeping good records of the rationale behind<br \/>\ndecisions and actions of the Board, and<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 ensuring that the Board is guided by clear <\/p>\n<p>policies and procedures to ensure<br \/>\ndecisions are consistent and can be<br \/>\nshown to be informed and consistent.<\/p>\n<p>The Board of Directors of AIC shows that it<br \/>\nis transparent by:<br \/>\n\u2022 publishing regular communiqu\u00e9s,<br \/>\n\u2022 publishing an annual report,<br \/>\n\u2022 being responsive to requests for <\/p>\n<p>information,<br \/>\n\u2022 having available Board minutes, mission <\/p>\n<p>and vision statements, auditors reports,<br \/>\nand the strategic plan, and<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 using the website to publish information<br \/>\nabout AIC and the Board.<\/p>\n<p>In an open, transparent and accountable<br \/>\nenvironment, every view is recognized, but<br \/>\nnot every view can be given the same weight<br \/>\nwhen making a decision. On complex issues,<br \/>\nthe views of those most affected, both<br \/>\npositively and negatively, by the potential<br \/>\ndecision tend to carry more weight.    <\/p>\n<p>Being open, transparent and<br \/>\naccountable tends to provide some<br \/>\nbenefits to the organization. Usually, the<br \/>\norganization becomes more efficient<br \/>\nand effective, and has greater respect<br \/>\nand trust from the members. The road to<br \/>\ntrust and respect is a two-way street. The<br \/>\nBoard gains trust and respect from the<br \/>\nmembers by being open and transparent<br \/>\nwith them. However, the members earn<br \/>\nopenness and transparency from the Board<br \/>\nby remembering, for complex issues with<br \/>\nan emotional component, thoughtful<br \/>\ncommentary is more valued by the Board<br \/>\nthan an emotional response.   <\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 7click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Sheila Young<br \/>\nAACI, Pr\u00e9sident de l\u2019ICE<\/p>\n<p>Claire comme de l\u2019eau de roche<\/p>\n<p>uvert, transparent et imputable sont<br \/>\nles mots \u00e0 la mode actuellement<br \/>\nutilis\u00e9s pour qualifier les conseils <\/p>\n<p>d\u2019organismes \u00e0 but non lucratif comme le Conseil<br \/>\nd\u2019administration de l\u2019Institut canadien des<br \/>\n\u00e9valuateurs. Que signifient ces mots \u00e0 la mode?<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00catre responsable des r\u00e9sultats de l\u2019ICE, de ses <\/p>\n<p>succ\u00e8s et de ses \u00e9checs<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00catre responsable des d\u00e9cisions et des actions<br \/>\n\u2022 veiller \u00e0 ce que la bonne information soit <\/p>\n<p>diss\u00e9min\u00e9e clairement au sujet des op\u00e9rations<br \/>\nde l\u2019organisme<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Solliciter l\u2019opinion des membres et des<br \/>\nintervenants sur un sujet particulier, une strat\u00e9gie<br \/>\nou une orientation et tenir compte de ces<br \/>\nopinions au moment de prendre des d\u00e9cisions.<br \/>\nL\u2019opinion des membres est obtenue via des<br \/>\nsondages, lors de r\u00e9unions, par des demandes<br \/>\nsp\u00e9cifiques \u00e0 cet effet, les communiqu\u00e9s et<br \/>\nd\u2019autres publications imprim\u00e9es. <\/p>\n<p>Le Conseil d\u2019administration de l\u2019ICE montre qu\u2019il<br \/>\nest responsable en<br \/>\n\u2022 Poursuivant la tenue de la v\u00e9rification financi\u00e8re <\/p>\n<p>annuelle ind\u00e9pendante,<br \/>\n\u2022 Maintenant des dossiers financiers de qualit\u00e9,<br \/>\n\u2022 Soulignant les conflits d\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eats,<br \/>\n\u2022 Comprenant ses r\u00f4les et responsabilit\u00e9s et <\/p>\n<p>les r\u00f4les et responsabilit\u00e9s des associations et<br \/>\nchapitres \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle provinciale, <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Comprenant les lois provinciales et f\u00e9d\u00e9rales<br \/>\napplicables,<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Distribuant aux administrateurs de l\u2019information<br \/>\nconcernant les sujets qui figurent \u00e0 l\u2019ordre du<br \/>\njour bien avant les r\u00e9unions, <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Conservant des dossiers de qualit\u00e9 sur chaque<br \/>\nd\u00e9cision et mesure que prend le Conseil, et<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 veillant \u00e0 ce que le Conseil soit guid\u00e9 par des<br \/>\npolitiques et proc\u00e9dures claires afin d\u2019assurer que<br \/>\nles d\u00e9cisions soient coh\u00e9rentes et qu\u2019il soit possible<br \/>\nde montrer qu\u2019elles sont bien avis\u00e9es.<\/p>\n<p>Le Conseil d\u2019administration de l\u2019ICE montre qu\u2019il est<br \/>\ntransparent en<br \/>\n\u2022 Publiant des communiqu\u00e9s r\u00e9guliers,<br \/>\n\u2022 Publiant un rapport annuel,<br \/>\n\u2022 R\u00e9pondant aux demandes d\u2019information,<br \/>\n\u2022 Conservant un proc\u00e8s-verbal de ses r\u00e9unions, <\/p>\n<p>les \u00e9nonc\u00e9s de mission et de vision,<br \/>\nles rapports des v\u00e9rificateurs et le plan<br \/>\nstrat\u00e9gique, et<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Utilisant le site Web pour diss\u00e9miner de<br \/>\nl\u2019information au sujet de l\u2019ICE et du Conseil.<\/p>\n<p>Dans un contexte ouvert, transparent et<br \/>\nimputable, toutes les opinions sont consid\u00e9r\u00e9es<br \/>\nmais n\u2019ont pas toutes le m\u00eame poids au moment<br \/>\nde prendre une d\u00e9cision. Lorsqu\u2019il s\u2019agit de<br \/>\nquestions complexes, l\u2019opinion de ceux qui sont le<br \/>\nplus affect\u00e9s positivement et n\u00e9gativement par la<br \/>\nd\u00e9cision potentielle ont tendance \u00e0 porter le plus<br \/>\nde poids.     <\/p>\n<p>Le fait d\u2019\u00eatre ouvert, transparent et imputable<br \/>\ncomporte des avantages pour une organisation.<br \/>\nHabituellement, elle devient plus efficace et jouit<br \/>\nd\u2019un respect et d\u2019une confiance plus \u00e9lev\u00e9s de<br \/>\nla part des membres. La voie du respect et de<br \/>\nla confiance est \u00e0 double sens. Le Conseil gagne<br \/>\nla confiance et le respect des membres en \u00e9tant<br \/>\nouvert et transparent \u00e0 leur endroit. Toutefois,<br \/>\nles membres obtiendront un Conseil ouvert<br \/>\net transparent en se rappelant que pour les<br \/>\nquestions complexes \u00e0 caract\u00e8re \u00e9motionnel, le<br \/>\nConseil pr\u00e9f\u00e8re des commentaires biens pens\u00e9s<br \/>\nplut\u00f4t qu\u2019une r\u00e9ponse \u00e9motionnelle. <\/p>\n<p>message de la pr\u00e9sidente<\/p>\n<p>O<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada8 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Georges Lozano, MPA<br \/>\nAIC Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n<p>The machinery<br \/>\nof an association<\/p>\n<p>CEO RePoRT<\/p>\n<p>n government, the people who implement<br \/>\npolicy and handle the day-to-day operations<br \/>\n\u2013 the civil service \u2013 is sometimes referred <\/p>\n<p>to as the machinery of government. Associations<br \/>\nlike the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)<br \/>\nshare many similarities with governmental<br \/>\norganizations, and, as with government, there<br \/>\nis a lot of misunderstanding about how they<br \/>\nwork. As such,  I would like to provide you with<br \/>\nan overview of the \u2018machinery\u2019 of the Institute \u2013<br \/>\nthe policy-making process, the implementation<br \/>\nand administration of policies, and the role and<br \/>\nresponsibilities of the volunteers and staff who<br \/>\nwork together to serve the members.<\/p>\n<p>As in government, associations like<br \/>\nthe Institute have two levels. One provides<br \/>\nleadership and establishes policy, while the other<br \/>\nimplements policy and runs the day-to-day<br \/>\nbusiness of the organization. In government, the<br \/>\nleadership is made up of elected politicians, while<br \/>\nthe administration is handled by a professional<br \/>\ncivil service. In associations, the leadership is<br \/>\nmade up of volunteers who are elected by the<br \/>\nmembership to serve on the Board of Directors,<br \/>\nwhile the administration is handled by a<br \/>\nprofessional staff.<\/p>\n<p>The Board of Directors of the Institute is<br \/>\nelected by the membership across Canada from a<br \/>\nslate of nominees provided by the AIC\u2019s affiliated<br \/>\nassociations. These 14 directors are accountable<br \/>\nnot to the provincial associations that nominated<br \/>\nthem, but to the nationwide membership that<br \/>\nelected them, and they are responsible for<br \/>\nthe top leadership and management of the<br \/>\nassociation. The Chief Executive Officer of the <\/p>\n<p>Appraisal Institute of Canada is not a member of<br \/>\nthe Board of Directors but, as the employee of<br \/>\nthe Board, is fully accountable to the Board for<br \/>\nthe administration of the national office and the<br \/>\nimplementation of the policies and programs<br \/>\nthat are approved by the Board.<\/p>\n<p>Associations like the Institute are non-share<br \/>\ncapital corporations. This means that there are<br \/>\nno shareholders. Instead, the members are<br \/>\nstakeholders. This means that they have an<br \/>\ninterest in the organization that they belong<br \/>\nto because it has relevance to them and its<br \/>\nperformance has a direct impact on them.  <\/p>\n<p>The Board of Directors of an association<br \/>\nmust be attuned to the needs and expectations<br \/>\nof the members that it serves. The Institute\u2019s<br \/>\ndirectors are peers \u2013 fellow appraisers who are<br \/>\nentrusted by the membership with the prudent<br \/>\nmanagement of the association. <\/p>\n<p>In organizations with membership as diverse as<br \/>\nthe Institute\u2019s, decision-making is a complex affair.<br \/>\nAs such, your Board of Directors must take into<br \/>\nconsideration many factors before taking a course<br \/>\nof action. In this respect, Board members consult<br \/>\nwith provincial association leaders and volunteers,<br \/>\nand the members in their province and across<br \/>\nCanada to garner their views on emerging issues<br \/>\nand policy in the making. AIC committees provide<br \/>\nadvice to the Board and advise them about new<br \/>\nand existing policies and programs. <\/p>\n<p>AIC has a strong team of volunteers with<br \/>\na wide range of knowledge and experience<br \/>\nserving on 10 standing committees that report<br \/>\nto the Board of Directors. Together, they work<br \/>\nwith dedication and commitment for the best <\/p>\n<p>interests of the Institute and its members.<br \/>\nWhen the membership elects the Board of <\/p>\n<p>Directors each year at the annual meeting of<br \/>\nmembers, it is effectively giving them a strong<br \/>\nvote of confidence and trusting them to work on<br \/>\ntheir behalf and to lead the organization. Having<br \/>\ngiven that vote of confidence, members must<br \/>\nthen turn over the role of management of the<br \/>\norganization to the Board. Members can voice<br \/>\ntheir views and concerns to the Institute with<br \/>\nthe assurance that volunteer and staff member<br \/>\nalike take all member feedback into consideration<br \/>\nin the process of developing, revising, and<br \/>\nimplementing policies and programs.  <\/p>\n<p>This does not mean that every policy<br \/>\nquestion is put to a vote by the membership, nor<br \/>\ndoes it mean that every policy decision will be<br \/>\nagreeable to every member. In fact, responsible<br \/>\nmanagement is informed by<br \/>\nthe stakeholders, <\/p>\n<p>I<\/p>\n<p>Continued on page 10<\/p>\n<p>click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 9click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Georges Lozano, MPA<br \/>\nChef de la direction<\/p>\n<p>la machinerie<br \/>\nd\u2019une association<\/p>\n<p>RaPPoRT du Chef de la direction<\/p>\n<p>u sein du gouvernement, nous<br \/>\ntrouvons les gens qui sont charg\u00e9s<br \/>\nde mettre en \u0153uvre les politiques <\/p>\n<p>et d\u2019exp\u00e9dier les affaires courantes, c\u2019est-\u00e0-<br \/>\ndire la fonction publique, que l\u2019on appelle<br \/>\nparfois la machinerie du gouvernement. Les<br \/>\nassociations comme l\u2019Institut canadien des<br \/>\n\u00e9valuateurs ont plusieurs traits en commun<br \/>\navec les organismes gouvernementaux et,<br \/>\ncomme c\u2019est le cas avec le gouvernement, on<br \/>\nse m\u00e9prend souvent sur leur fonctionnement.<br \/>\n\u00c0 ce titre, j\u2019aimerais vous donner un aper\u00e7u de<br \/>\nla \u00ab machinerie \u00bb de l\u2019Institut, soit le processus<br \/>\nde formulation des politiques, la mise en \u0153uvre<br \/>\net l\u2019administration des politiques, ainsi que<br \/>\nles r\u00f4les et responsabilit\u00e9s des b\u00e9n\u00e9voles et<br \/>\ndes employ\u00e9s qui s\u2019efforcent conjointement de<br \/>\nservir les membres.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c0 l\u2019instar du gouvernement, les associations<br \/>\ncomme l\u2019Institut poss\u00e8dent deux paliers. L\u2019un <\/p>\n<p>fournit le leadership<br \/>\net fixe les <\/p>\n<p>politiques, tandis que l\u2019autre applique ces m\u00eames<br \/>\npolitiques et assure l\u2019exploitation quotidienne<br \/>\nde l\u2019organisation. Au gouvernement, ce sont les<br \/>\npoliticiens \u00e9lus qui repr\u00e9sentent le leadership,<br \/>\nalors que l\u2019administration est confi\u00e9e \u00e0 une<br \/>\nfonction publique professionnelle. Mais dans<br \/>\nles associations, le leadership se compose des<br \/>\nb\u00e9n\u00e9voles qui sont \u00e9lus par les membres pour<br \/>\nservir au Conseil d\u2019administration, alors que le<br \/>\npersonnel technique se charge de l\u2019administration.<\/p>\n<p>Le Conseil d\u2019administration de l\u2019Institut est<br \/>\n\u00e9lu par les membres \u00e0 travers le Canada, qui font<br \/>\nleurs choix dans une liste de candidats fournie par<br \/>\nles associations affili\u00e9es \u00e0 la l\u2019ICE. Ces quatorze<br \/>\nadministrateurs doivent rendre compte, non pas<br \/>\naux associations provinciales qui les ont nomm\u00e9s,<br \/>\nmais \u00e0 tous les membres du pays qui les ont \u00e9lus,<br \/>\net ils sont responsables de la direction principale<br \/>\net de l\u2019administration de l\u2019Institut. Le chef de la<br \/>\ndirection de l\u2019Institut canadien des \u00e9valuateurs<br \/>\nn\u2019est pas membre du Conseil d\u2019administration,<br \/>\nmais en tant qu\u2019employ\u00e9 du Conseil, il est<br \/>\nenti\u00e8rement responsable devant celui-ci pour<br \/>\nl\u2019administration du bureau national et la mise<br \/>\nen \u0153uvre des politiques et des programmes<br \/>\napprouv\u00e9s par le Conseil.<\/p>\n<p>Les associations comme l\u2019Institut sont des<br \/>\ncorporations sans but lucratif. Cela signifie qu\u2019il<br \/>\nn\u2019y a pas d\u2019actionnaires. Les membres sont<br \/>\nplut\u00f4t des parties prenantes, c\u2019est-\u00e0-dire qu\u2019ils<br \/>\nont un int\u00e9r\u00eat dans l\u2019organisation \u00e0 laquelle ils<br \/>\nappartiennent parce qu\u2019elle les concerne et que<br \/>\nson rendement a une incidence directe sur eux.<\/p>\n<p>Le Conseil d\u2019administration d\u2019une association<br \/>\ndoit \u00eatre sensible aux besoins et aux attentes <\/p>\n<p>des membres qu\u2019il sert. Les administrateurs<br \/>\nde l\u2019Institut sont des pairs, ou des coll\u00e8gues<br \/>\n\u00e9valuateurs \u00e0 qui les membres confient<br \/>\nl\u2019administration prudente de l\u2019Institut.<\/p>\n<p>Dans les organisations qui accueillent des<br \/>\nmembres aussi diversifi\u00e9s que l\u2019Institut, la<br \/>\nprise de d\u00e9cision n\u2019est pas chose facile. votre<br \/>\nConseil d\u2019administration doit donc tenir compte<br \/>\nde plusieurs facteurs avant d\u2019adopter un plan<br \/>\nd\u2019action. \u00c0 cet \u00e9gard, les membres du Conseil<br \/>\nconsultent les dirigeants et les b\u00e9n\u00e9voles des<br \/>\nassociations provinciales, de m\u00eame que les<br \/>\nmembres de leur province et du Canada, afin<br \/>\nde recueillir leurs opinions sur les questions<br \/>\n\u00e9mergentes et sur les politiques en cours de<br \/>\nformulation. Les comit\u00e9s de l\u2019ICE donnent des<br \/>\navis au Conseil sur les politiques et programmes,<br \/>\nnouveaux et existants.<\/p>\n<p>L\u2019ICE compte sur une excellente \u00e9quipe<br \/>\nde b\u00e9n\u00e9voles riches de connaissances et<br \/>\nd\u2019exp\u00e9riences tr\u00e8s vari\u00e9es si\u00e9geant \u00e0 dix<br \/>\ncomit\u00e9s permanents qui rendent compte au<br \/>\nConseil. Ensemble, ils travaillent avec c\u0153ur et<br \/>\nengagement pour les int\u00e9r\u00eats sup\u00e9rieurs de<br \/>\nl\u2019Institut et de ses membres.<\/p>\n<p>Lorsque les membres \u00e9lisent le Conseil<br \/>\nd\u2019administration chaque ann\u00e9e \u00e0 l\u2019assembl\u00e9e<br \/>\nannuelle des membres, ils lui accordent en<br \/>\nr\u00e9alit\u00e9 un solide vote de confiance, sachant<br \/>\nqu\u2019il s\u2019\u00e9vertuera \u00e0 bien les repr\u00e9senter et qu\u2019il<br \/>\nm\u00e8nera l\u2019organisation comme il se doit. Apr\u00e8s<br \/>\navoir exprim\u00e9 cette confiance, les membres<br \/>\ndoivent remettre au Conseil le soin d\u2019administrer<br \/>\nl\u2019organisation. Les membres peuvent faire part de<br \/>\nleurs opinions et pr\u00e9occupations \u00e0 l\u2019Institut avec <\/p>\n<p>A<\/p>\n<p>Suite \u00e0 la page 10<\/p>\n<p>click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada10 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>CEO RePoRT continued<\/p>\n<p>Continued from page 8.<\/p>\n<p>RaPPoRT du Chef de la direction continu<\/p>\n<p>Suire de la page 9.<\/p>\n<p>but decides independently with the best interests<br \/>\nof the organization over the long-run in mind. The<br \/>\ntrust relationship that exists between members<br \/>\nand the Board must also exist between the Board<br \/>\nand the Chief Executive Officer and his staff.<\/p>\n<p>As in a government department, the top civil<br \/>\nservant is the deputy minister, in an association<br \/>\nthat role falls to the Chief Executive Officer.<br \/>\nThe CEO is solely accountable to the Board of<br \/>\nDirectors as a whole, and he works closely with<br \/>\nthe Board to ensure that its decisions are met.  <\/p>\n<p>The CEO and his staff support the Board of<br \/>\nDirectors and the committees of the Institute by<br \/>\nimplementing approved policies and programs,<br \/>\nmonitoring their effectiveness, and providing<br \/>\nfeedback to improve them. The Institute\u2019s staff is<br \/>\nalso responsible for the day-to-day operation of <\/p>\n<p>the national office, which includes the delivery<br \/>\nof member services. <\/p>\n<p>Staff members do not make major policy<br \/>\ndecisions, nor do they have discretion to vary<br \/>\npolicy in any significant way. Policy exceptions<br \/>\nare handled by the Board or designated<br \/>\nvolunteers, generally working within<br \/>\ncommittees. <\/p>\n<p>In government, it is said that ministers<br \/>\nare politically oriented and operationally<br \/>\nsensitive, while civil servants are operationally<br \/>\noriented and politically sensitive. Similarly, in<br \/>\nassociations, the role of the Board of Directors<br \/>\nis to focus on providing high-level leadership<br \/>\nand direction, while maintaining awareness of<br \/>\noperations. The role of staff is to implement<br \/>\nBoard approved policies and programs, <\/p>\n<p>while maintaining sensitivity to the political<br \/>\nenvironment surrounding them.<\/p>\n<p>volunteers and staff work together in this<br \/>\nunique relationship to ensure that the association<br \/>\nand its membership thrive. In recent years, rapid<br \/>\nand significant change in the marketplace has<br \/>\npresented the profession with both challenges<br \/>\nand opportunities. The Institute\u2019s leadership is<br \/>\nworking hard to address the challenges and help<br \/>\nmembers take advantage of the opportunities.<br \/>\nTough decisions have to be made and not always<br \/>\nto the liking of all members. Nonetheless, you<br \/>\nshould know that the Board, the committees,<br \/>\nand staff take very seriously their responsibilities<br \/>\nand the trust that the membership has placed in<br \/>\nthem to govern the Institute. On their behalf, I<br \/>\nthank you for your continued trust. <\/p>\n<p>l\u2019assurance que les b\u00e9n\u00e9voles aussi bien que le<br \/>\npersonnel technique en tiendront compte lorsque<br \/>\nviendra le temps d\u2019\u00e9laborer, r\u00e9viser et instaurer<br \/>\nles politiques et les programmes.<\/p>\n<p>Cela ne signifie pas que les membres<br \/>\nvotent sur chaque politique, non plus que tous<br \/>\nles membres seront d\u2019accord avec chacune<br \/>\ndes d\u00e9cisions prises en la mati\u00e8re. En fait,<br \/>\nl\u2019administration responsable s\u2019appuie sur<br \/>\nles parties prenantes, mais d\u00e9cide de fa\u00e7on<br \/>\nind\u00e9pendante en gardant \u00e0 l\u2019esprit les meilleurs<br \/>\nint\u00e9r\u00eats \u00e0 long terme de l\u2019organisation. La relation<br \/>\nde confiance entre les membres du Conseil<br \/>\ndoit aussi exister entre celui-ci et le chef de la<br \/>\ndirection et son personnel.<\/p>\n<p>Dans un minist\u00e8re du gouvernement, le plus<br \/>\nhaut fonctionnaire est le sous-ministre, alors que<br \/>\ndans une association, ce r\u00f4le appartient au chef de<br \/>\nla direction. Ce dernier est uniquement responsable<br \/>\ndevant le Conseil d\u2019administration dans son<br \/>\nensemble, et il travaille de pr\u00e8s avec lui pour<br \/>\ns\u2019assurer que l\u2019on donne suite \u00e0 ses d\u00e9cisions.<\/p>\n<p>Le chef de la direction et son personnel<br \/>\nappuient le Conseil d\u2019administration et les<br \/>\ncomit\u00e9s de l\u2019Institut en instaurant les politiques<br \/>\net les programmes approuv\u00e9s, en surveillant<br \/>\nleur efficacit\u00e9 et en offrant une r\u00e9troaction pour<br \/>\nles am\u00e9liorer. Les employ\u00e9s de l\u2019Institut assurent<br \/>\n\u00e9galement l\u2019exploitation quotidienne du bureau<br \/>\nnational, ce qui comprend la prestation des services<br \/>\naux membres.<\/p>\n<p>Les membres du personnel ne prennent pas<br \/>\nde d\u00e9cisions majeures en mati\u00e8re de politiques<br \/>\net n\u2019ont pas le pouvoir de modifier celles-ci de<br \/>\nmani\u00e8re importante. Les membres du Conseil ou des<br \/>\nb\u00e9n\u00e9voles d\u00e9sign\u00e9s travaillant habituellement au sein<br \/>\nde comit\u00e9s s\u2019occupent des exceptions \u00e0 cet \u00e9gard.<\/p>\n<p>Au gouvernement, on dit que les ministres sont<br \/>\nvou\u00e9s \u00e0 la politique et sensibles \u00e0 l\u2019exploitation, tandis<br \/>\nque les fonctionnaires sont vou\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019exploitation<br \/>\net sensibles \u00e0 la politique. Dans le m\u00eame ordre<br \/>\nd\u2019id\u00e9es, le r\u00f4le du Conseil d\u2019administration dans<br \/>\nune association consiste \u00e0 offrir un leadership et<br \/>\nune direction de haut niveau, tout en demeurant <\/p>\n<p>conscient de l\u2019exploitation. De son c\u00f4t\u00e9, le r\u00f4le du<br \/>\npersonnel est de mettre en application les politiques<br \/>\net les programmes approuv\u00e9s par le Conseil, tout en<br \/>\ndemeurant conscient de l\u2019environnement politique<br \/>\nd\u2019o\u00f9 ils \u00e9manent.<\/p>\n<p>Les b\u00e9n\u00e9voles et les employ\u00e9s travaillent de<br \/>\nconcert dans cette relation unique pour assurer<br \/>\nla prosp\u00e9rit\u00e9 de l\u2019Institut et de ses membres.<br \/>\nDepuis quelques ann\u00e9es, la transformation rapide<br \/>\net profonde du march\u00e9 a pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 des d\u00e9fis<br \/>\naussi bien que des opportunit\u00e9s \u00e0 la profession.<br \/>\nLes dirigeants de l\u2019Institut d\u00e9ploient tous les<br \/>\nefforts possibles pour relever ces d\u00e9fis et pour<br \/>\naider les membres \u00e0 profiter des opportunit\u00e9s<br \/>\noffertes. Il faudra prendre des d\u00e9cisions difficiles<br \/>\nqui ne plairont pas toujours \u00e0 tous les membres.<br \/>\nN\u00e9anmoins, vous devez savoir que le Conseil,<br \/>\nles comit\u00e9s et les employ\u00e9s prennent tr\u00e8s au<br \/>\ns\u00e9rieux leurs responsabilit\u00e9s et la confiance que<br \/>\nles membres ont plac\u00e9e en eux pour pr\u00e9sider<br \/>\naux destin\u00e9es de l\u2019Institut. En leur nom, je vous<br \/>\nremercie pour votre confiance renouvel\u00e9e. <\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.caamp.org<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada12 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Member PRofile<\/p>\n<p>Josh Morash:<br \/>\na career in the making <\/p>\n<p>ince graduating with a Bachelor of<br \/>\nScience degree from St. Francis Xavier<br \/>\nUniversity in 2002, Josh Morash had <\/p>\n<p>been looking for a career. He worked with the<br \/>\nCanadian Food Inspection Agency and then as<br \/>\nan environmental technologist for a Nova Scotia<br \/>\nmining company. But, it was outside of work<br \/>\nthat he found something that truly excited<br \/>\nhim. \u201cI was always interested in real estate, so I <\/p>\n<p>started buying some investment properties,\u201d<br \/>\nhe explains. \u201cEvery time I went through <\/p>\n<p>the process, I would deal with an<br \/>\nappraiser.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>Having no interest in a sales<br \/>\ncareer, Morash had limited his <\/p>\n<p>passion for real estate to<br \/>\ninvesting. But the role <\/p>\n<p>of the appraiser intrigued him. He decided to<br \/>\nconduct further research to see if this was a<br \/>\ncareer he would like to pursue.<\/p>\n<p>His local contact from the Nova Scotia<br \/>\nReal Estate Appraisers Association (NSREAA)<br \/>\npointed him in the right direction, inform-<br \/>\ning him of the steps involved in becoming an<br \/>\nappraiser. Soon Morash found himself studying<br \/>\nonline for his We Value Canada course and then<br \/>\nheading to Halifax for his Professional Practice<br \/>\nSeminar. Once he completed his Business 330<br \/>\ncourse from the Sauder Business School at UBC,<br \/>\nhe accessed the website listing local appraisers<br \/>\nand started looking for a mentor for his applied<br \/>\nexperience year. <\/p>\n<p>During the course of dealing with his<br \/>\nproperties, he had heard several names <\/p>\n<p>S<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 13click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Josh Morash:<br \/>\na career in the making <\/p>\n<p>mentioned repeatedly. \u201cSitting in the bank with<br \/>\na loans person, you hear about who they can<br \/>\ntrust,\u201d he elaborates. Based on this information,<br \/>\nhe decided to approach Bev Girvan, AACI, P. App.,<br \/>\nof Kempton Appraisals Limited in Bridgewater.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was not only a question of who I wanted<br \/>\nto go with,\u201d he recalls, \u201cbut of whether she<br \/>\nwould take me on.\u201d Fortunately, the answer was<br \/>\nyes and Morash joined the firm as a Candidate in<br \/>\nSeptember 2008.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, Girvan had been working alone,<br \/>\nwith only an office manager for assistance. But,<br \/>\nher workload was getting heavy, with growing<br \/>\ndemand for appraisals coming from the firm\u2019s<br \/>\n100 km radius service area. With projects that<br \/>\ninclude everything from commercial properties<br \/>\nto vacant land and homes from $20,000 to more<br \/>\nthan $1 million, having a Candidate committed to<br \/>\nobtaining an AACI is certainly an asset to the firm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce I decided on appraising as a career, I<br \/>\nwanted to go as high as I could possibly go,\u201d says<br \/>\nMorash, confirming that the AACI designation has<br \/>\nbeen his goal from the beginning. \u201cThen, I would<br \/>\nnot be limiting myself as to what kind of work I<br \/>\ncould do. I want to have all of my bases covered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Because only Candidates who have a business<br \/>\ndegree are eligible for the fast-track program,<br \/>\nMorash has to complete requirements for<br \/>\nhis CRA before starting his courses for the<br \/>\nAACI designation. As soon as he started with<br \/>\nKempton Appraisals, he began taking one or<br \/>\ntwo correspondence courses in each of the three<br \/>\nyearly semesters via the Post Graduate valuation<br \/>\nDegree program offered through UBC. \u201cI want to<br \/>\nget it done as soon as possible,\u201d he notes.<\/p>\n<p>For most of the past year and a half,<br \/>\nMorash has worked all day and then gone<br \/>\nhome to study. Fortunately, the time<br \/>\ndifference between British Columbia and<br \/>\nNova Scotia works in his favour. When he gets<br \/>\nhome from work, it is still early afternoon<br \/>\nin BC, so he can call to ask questions if<br \/>\nnecessary. <\/p>\n<p>Also helping the process is the fact that,<br \/>\nwhenever he has had an exam, Girvan has<br \/>\ngiven him the day off to go into Halifax to<br \/>\nwrite it. \u201cShe definitely pushes me,\u201d he says.<br \/>\n\u201cEducation is very important to me and it is<br \/>\nreally important to her. She is very supportive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Already, he has finished all of the<br \/>\nbusiness courses necessary for his CRA<br \/>\ndesignation as well as the case study, and is<br \/>\nregistered to write the final exam from UBC.<br \/>\nUpon successfully completing these steps,<br \/>\nhe will be eligible to have his interview with<br \/>\nNSREAA for his CRA designation. Then, he<br \/>\nwill start to take courses again, this time<br \/>\ntowards his AACI.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Morash is performing<br \/>\nvarious valuations under Girvan\u2019s guidance.<br \/>\nShe serves not only as his mentor, but also <\/p>\n<p>as the co-signer for his applied experience.<br \/>\n\u201cBeing in the office with her has worked out<br \/>\nwell,\u201d he says. \u201cIt makes my life a lot easier<br \/>\nwhen I can ask a question just by going<br \/>\nnext door. Watching her and how she deals<br \/>\nwith clients has been very helpful as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the beginning, Morash shadowed<br \/>\nGirvan, accompanying her on appointments<br \/>\nout of the office. Now, working with her<br \/>\nevery day, he has the chance to see how<br \/>\nshe responds to a wide variety of issues<br \/>\nand challenges. <\/p>\n<p>As long as he gets the work done,<br \/>\nMorash knows that he can organize his<br \/>\ntime to complete his work assignments<br \/>\nand educational requirements in the way<br \/>\nthat suits him best. This kind of flexibility<br \/>\nis one of the things he enjoys about fee<br \/>\nappraising. Another is the opportunity to be<br \/>\ninvolved with paperwork and with traveling<br \/>\nto locations out in the field. \u201cI like the<br \/>\nbalance between the office and outside,\u201d he<br \/>\nconfirms.<\/p>\n<p>In appraising, he has finally found his<br \/>\ncareer path. While it is true that, for the<br \/>\nmoment, he has little free time between<br \/>\nwork and studying, he still manages to<br \/>\npursue the renovations on his house in<br \/>\nQueens County, one of many indications<br \/>\nthat he is settling in for the long haul. \u201cI<br \/>\nam going to stay as a fee appraiser with<br \/>\nKemptons and work alongside Bev,\u201d he says.<br \/>\n\u201cFor me, it is a very good fit.\u201d For the future<br \/>\nof appraising in the area, it is very good<br \/>\nnews. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce I decided on<br \/>\nappraising as a career, I<br \/>\nwanted to go as high as  <\/p>\n<p>I could possibly go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada14 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer RecogniTion<\/p>\n<p>Q. At what stage of your career did you first<br \/>\nbecome involved as a volunteer with the Institute?<br \/>\nA. I have been a member in good standing of the Appraisal Institute of<br \/>\nCanada since June 1992. It was an opportunity presented to me by my<br \/>\nfather, who was an appraiser and a realtor. The subsequent 18 years have<br \/>\nresulted in a successful career, with numerous challenges and ample rewards,<br \/>\nin a profession of which I am extremely proud. From the start of my career in<br \/>\nresidential fee appraisal, I wanted to learn as much as I could. From the books<br \/>\nto the street, my career in the appraisal profession grew. I attended association<br \/>\nmeetings, professional development sessions and industry seminars in an attempt<br \/>\nto be current and relevant in a rapidly changing work environment. I obtained my<br \/>\nCRA in February 1996, and assumed ownership of the family appraisal business<br \/>\nin January 2005. In June of that same year, I had an opportunity to volunteer <\/p>\n<p>Commitment and dedication&#8230;<br \/>\n          the keys to our success<\/p>\n<p>My turn to step up<br \/>\nTroy Davidson, CRA<\/p>\n<p>The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) has many determined <\/p>\n<p>a nd de dica te d volu ntee r s  who ma ke the work of  the <\/p>\n<p>Institute possible and help move the profession forward in <\/p>\n<p>progressive and fundamental ways. Despite being under <\/p>\n<p>heavy commitments both professionally and personally, <\/p>\n<p>AIC members continue to serve in countless ways. For this <\/p>\n<p>issue of Canadian Property Valuation, we interviewed AIC <\/p>\n<p>member, Troy Davidson, CRA from Wolfville, Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 15click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>as a member of the Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers\u2019 Association (NSREAA)<br \/>\nCommittee of Examiners. It was my turn to step up. To this day, I remain a<br \/>\nmember of that committee conducting BDI (behavioral descriptive interviews) for<br \/>\nCandidates striving to obtain their CRA designations.<\/p>\n<p>Q. In a time when you have so many personal<br \/>\nand professional commitments, why do you feel it is<br \/>\nimportant to undertake volunteer roles with the Institute?<br \/>\nA. By definition, a volunteer is a person who voluntarily performs work and<br \/>\nassumes an obligation. Organizations and businesses across our country<br \/>\ndepend on these people to offer their assistance in achieving success. The<br \/>\noverwhelming achievements of our recent Olympics in vancouver and<br \/>\nWhistler, for example, is a tribute to the countless volunteers and their<br \/>\ntireless efforts  to welcome the worlds\u2019 athletes, media and fans. What<br \/>\nis common in individuals who volunteer is the inherent desire to assist<br \/>\nand to ultimately strive for success. volunteering for me was a natural<br \/>\nprogression in my own professional development. It may have taken a<br \/>\nfew years to become formally involved in the NSREAA, but I knew it was<br \/>\ninevitable. My days as an undergrad student at Acadia University solidified<br \/>\nmy commitment as a volunteer. I volunteered during those years and<br \/>\nenjoyed a rewarding university experience as a result. Marriage and children<br \/>\nfollowed, along with other opportunities to volunteer in the community as<br \/>\na coach, sharing my own experiences and knowledge of sport with young<br \/>\nathletes. Their development and enjoyment continues to be my reward year<br \/>\nafter year and that is what led me to become involved as a volunteer in the<br \/>\nNSREAA. I wanted to share my professional experience and knowledge with<br \/>\na committee of my peers involved in a necessary component of the formal<br \/>\ndesignation process. This provincial involvement led me to the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada\u2019s Learning Advisory Committee\u2019s Applied Experience<br \/>\nSub-committee in 2009. An essential and important task to improve student<br \/>\nand Candidate applied experience across Canada awaits. It is vital and<br \/>\nnecessary to become involved with this endeavor to improve professional<br \/>\ncompetencies, to enhance educational standards, and to promote the<br \/>\ncontinuance of our profession on the national and international stage.<br \/>\nWithout a volunteer effort in this regard, progress would not exist.<\/p>\n<p>Q. How do you feel your experience<br \/>\nhas benefited you in your professional life?<br \/>\nA. One of the largest professional resources in anyone\u2019s career is found in their<br \/>\npeer group. Having the opportunity to volunteer and interact more formally<br \/>\nwith your peers on the numerous provincial and national committees in your<br \/>\nprofession is invaluable. I have learned so much from those that I have served<br \/>\nwith over the past five years and I am grateful to have been given the chance<br \/>\nto do so. volunteer experience is the key to growth, professional and personal<br \/>\ndevelopment, and the future success of any organization. It is that experience<br \/>\nfrom which I have derived the most benefits in my professional life.<\/p>\n<p>Q. If you were going to meet with a newer member<br \/>\nof the profession, what would you tell them is the<br \/>\nmost important reason\/benefit for getting involved?\u00a0<br \/>\nA. For those new members commencing their careers in the AIC, a<br \/>\nrewarding profession lies ahead. Participate in it. Become involved with<br \/>\nyour local associations and provincial organizations from the start. Attend<br \/>\nthe meetings, seminars and presentations. Attend your professional<br \/>\ndevelopment sessions, not merely to obtain your CPD credits for your five-<br \/>\nyear cycle, but to learn and improve your knowledge and professionalism in<br \/>\nyour career. As well, network with your peers across the country at an AIC<br \/>\nnational conference. Attend an AGM virtually or in person to find out what<br \/>\ndirection our professional organization is heading. More importantly, what<br \/>\ndirection you are heading. Get involved, volunteer and broaden your own<br \/>\nprofessional scope. Your involvement will help to shape the future of the<br \/>\nAppraisal Institute of Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Q. How would you describe the<br \/>\nfuture for appraisers as it applies to<br \/>\nnewly-designated members and long-standing members?\u00a0<br \/>\nA. I am a proud and professional member of the Appraisal Institute of<br \/>\nCanada. I have had numerous successes in my own career to date and<br \/>\nlook forward to many more over the next two decades. I will continue<br \/>\nto serve and promote the AIC on the committees I currently work with<br \/>\nin an attempt to better prepare students and Candidates for professional<br \/>\nstatus in our association. I will remain involved and supportive of the<br \/>\nAppraisal Institute of Canada as we strive for membership growth, higher<br \/>\neducational standards and future success of the appraisal profession. Fee<br \/>\nappraisal and non-fee appraisal work does exist for newly-designated<br \/>\nmembers in all of our markets across the country as we adapt to our<br \/>\nchanging economies and seek out new opportunities for our members.<br \/>\nFurther, mentorship opportunities for our long-standing members will<br \/>\ncome to the forefront in the future as Candidates seek out experienced<br \/>\nmembers for training and development. This aspect of our professional<br \/>\ndevelopment is critical for the future growth of the Appraisal Institute<br \/>\nof Canada. There will be a reliance on the knowledge of our most<br \/>\nexperienced members to guide and teach new members, not necessarily<br \/>\nto be competitors in business, but, more importantly, to be our peers in a<br \/>\ngrowing and viable profession.<\/p>\n<p>Q. Are there any other thoughts you would like to share?<br \/>\nA. If the opportunity arises, I encourage all members to volunteer<br \/>\nprovincially or nationally on the numerous committees in our profession. In<br \/>\nfact, take the initiative and express an interest about your own willingness<br \/>\nto serve to your peers who are currently serving your membership. I am<br \/>\nthankful for my opportunity to volunteer and confident I can work with my<br \/>\npeers to impart change, professional growth and ultimate success. <\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada16 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Bob Tipple, AACI, George Semine, AACI<br \/>\nMembers, Nominating Committee\/Membres, Comit\u00e9 des candidatures<\/p>\n<p>Nominating\/Nomination<\/p>\n<p>Becoming involved<br \/>\n\t \t \t \t \t Participer\tactivement<\/p>\n<p>he Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) is governed by a Board<br \/>\nof Directors (the \u2018Board\u2019) which consists of 14 directors<br \/>\nnominated by the provincial associations. The Board meets on <\/p>\n<p>a regular basis including two live meetings in Ottawa and one during<br \/>\nthe annual conference.  <\/p>\n<p>The Board obtains much of its decisional support from 11 standing<br \/>\ncommittees that study, discuss and make recommendations to<br \/>\nthe Board. In addition to the valuable work of the AIC committees,<br \/>\nthe forum of exchange between governance at the provincial and<br \/>\nnational levels takes place in two ways. First, in some instances, AIC<br \/>\nBoard directors also sit on provincial Boards and provide a valuable<br \/>\ncommunication link between the AIC and the provincial associations.<br \/>\nSecond, the presidents of the provincial associations and the president<br \/>\nof the AIC meet on a regular basis. The primary objective of such<br \/>\nmeetings is discussion of important decisions under consideration by<br \/>\nthe AIC Board and how to better coordinate efforts among the various<br \/>\nprovincial associations on important matters.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, AIC holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) during the<br \/>\nnational conference. Although the overall conference receives most<br \/>\nof our attention in terms of planning and promotion, it is at the AGM<br \/>\nwhere the voices of the membership are heard. The decisions which<br \/>\nare made by a membership vote at the AGM are, in part, the result of<br \/>\nrecommendations originally made to the Board by AIC committees.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time in its history, AIC plans to provide access to the<br \/>\nproceedings of its AGM via live webcast. All AIC members may view<br \/>\nand hear the AGM live from victoria on Friday, June 4. In addition,<br \/>\nmembers who are not attending the AGM and have not given a proxy<br \/>\nto another member shall also be eligible to vote electronically for all<br \/>\nmotions on the agenda approved by the directors and posted to the <\/p>\n<p>T \u2019Institut canadien des \u00e9valuateurs (ICE) est dirig\u00e9 par un Conseil d\u2019administration (le \u00ab Conseil \u00bb) de 14 membres nomm\u00e9s par les associations provinciales. Le Conseil se r\u00e9unit r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement et tient deux<br \/>\nr\u00e9unions en t\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eate en plus d\u2019une autre r\u00e9union lors de la conf\u00e9rence annuelle.  <\/p>\n<p>Une grande partie du soutien d\u00e9cisionnel accord\u00e9 au Conseil provient de<br \/>\n11 Comit\u00e9s permanents qui \u00e9tudient et discutent les enjeux et formulent des<br \/>\nrecommandations au Conseil. En plus du travail important accompli par les<br \/>\nComit\u00e9s de l\u2019ICE, le forum d\u2019\u00e9change entre la gouvernance aux paliers provincial<br \/>\net national se pr\u00e9sente sous deux volets. D\u2019abord, les administrateurs du Conseil<br \/>\nde l\u2019ICE si\u00e8gent dans certains cas aupr\u00e8s des Conseils provinciaux et assurent un<br \/>\nlien vital entre l\u2019ICE et les associations provinciales. Ensuite, les pr\u00e9sidents des<br \/>\nassociations provinciales et le pr\u00e9sident de l\u2019ICE se r\u00e9unissent r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement. Ces<br \/>\nr\u00e9unions ont pour but principal de discuter les d\u00e9cisions importantes sous \u00e9tude<br \/>\npar le Conseil de l\u2019ICE et la meilleure fa\u00e7on de coordonner les efforts entre les<br \/>\ndiverses associations provinciales sur les questions d\u2019importance. <\/p>\n<p>Chaque ann\u00e9e, l\u2019ICE tient son Assembl\u00e9e g\u00e9n\u00e9rale annuelle (AGA) lors de<br \/>\nla conf\u00e9rence nationale. Bien que l\u2019ensemble de la conf\u00e9rence re\u00e7oivent une<br \/>\ngrande partie de notre attention en termes de planification et de promotion,<br \/>\nc\u2019est durant l\u2019AGA que la voix des membres se fait entendre. Les d\u00e9cisions prises<br \/>\npar scrutin des membres lors de l\u2019AGA r\u00e9sultent en partie des recommandations<br \/>\nformul\u00e9es \u00e0 l\u2019origine au Conseil par les comit\u00e9s de l\u2019ICE. <\/p>\n<p>Pour la premi\u00e8re fois dans son histoire, l\u2019ICE pr\u00e9voit donner acc\u00e8s aux<br \/>\nd\u00e9bats de son Assembl\u00e9e g\u00e9n\u00e9rale annuelle via une diffusion Web. Tous les<br \/>\nmembres de l\u2019ICE pourront visionner et entendre en direct les d\u00e9bats de l\u2019AGA<br \/>\nqui se tiendra vendredi le 4 juin \u00e0 victoria. De plus, les membres qui n\u2019assistent<br \/>\npas \u00e0 l\u2019AGA et qui n\u2019auront pas sign\u00e9 de procuration nommant un mandataire<br \/>\npourront aussi voter \u00e9lectroniquement sur toutes les motions \u00e0 l\u2019ordre du jour<br \/>\nqui auront \u00e9t\u00e9 approuv\u00e9es par les administrateurs et qui seront affich\u00e9es dans<br \/>\nla section des membres du site Web de l\u2019Institut. L\u2019\u00e9lection des membres du<br \/>\nConseil d\u2019administration a aussi lieu durant l\u2019AGA.<\/p>\n<p>Les comit\u00e9s de l\u2019ICE facilitent le travail de l\u2019Institut et contribuent au progr\u00e8s<br \/>\nde la profession. Ensuite, les membres de l\u2019ICE qui si\u00e8gent \u00e0 ces comit\u00e9s font que<br \/>\nceux-ci sont en mesure d\u2019accomplir leur travail. C\u2019est pourquoi chaque ann\u00e9e avant<br \/>\nl\u2019AGA, nous veillons \u00e0 ce que chaque comit\u00e9 ait un effectif complet de b\u00e9n\u00e9voles. <\/p>\n<p>Quel est le processus? Qui si\u00e8ge aux comit\u00e9s? Comment un membre de l\u2019ICE<br \/>\ndevient-il membre d\u2019un comit\u00e9? <\/p>\n<p>Le Comit\u00e9 des candidatures est un Comit\u00e9 permanent de l\u2019ICE. \u00c0 ce titre,<br \/>\nson autorit\u00e9 lui est conf\u00e9r\u00e9e par le Conseil d\u2019administration de qui il rel\u00e8ve.<br \/>\nLe mandat du Comit\u00e9 des candidatures consiste \u00e0 solliciter et \u00e0 revoir les <\/p>\n<p>L<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking on a committee is a great<br \/>\nopportunity to get involved by giving <\/p>\n<p>back to your profession, learning more<br \/>\nabout AIC, working with other members<br \/>\nto make a difference, and contributing <\/p>\n<p>to the future of AIC.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 17click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>members\u2019 section of the Institute\u2019s website. The election of the Board<br \/>\nof Directors also takes place at the AGM.<\/p>\n<p>AIC committees make the work of the Institute possible and help<br \/>\nmove the profession forward, and AIC members who sit on these<br \/>\ncommittees make the work of committees possible. This is why, every<br \/>\nyear prior to the AGM, we focus on ensuring each of our committees<br \/>\nhas a full complement of volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>How does that happen? Who sits on committees? How does an AIC<br \/>\nmember become a committee member? <\/p>\n<p>The Nominating Committee is a standing committee of the<br \/>\nAIC. As such, its authority comes from, and it is accountable to, the<br \/>\nBoard of Directors. The mandate of the Nominating Committee is<br \/>\nto request and review nominations to serve on committees. All AIC<br \/>\ncommittees are established by Roles and Structure Guidelines which<br \/>\nare approved by the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee<br \/>\nitself is appointed in accordance with those Guidelines and consists<br \/>\nof the immediate past-president (who chairs the committee), the<br \/>\npresident, the president-elect, and a maximum of three additional AIC<br \/>\nmembers. The Nominating Committee aims to encourage inclusivity<br \/>\namong the AIC membership and, therefore, works closely with the<br \/>\nprovincial associations in ensuring that there is proper and qualified<br \/>\nrepresentation on all committees. <\/p>\n<p>If you are thinking of volunteering, AIC\u2019s website has a volunteer<br \/>\nCorner where information about all AIC committees, both standing<br \/>\nand ad hoc, can be reviewed. Working on a committee is a great<br \/>\nopportunity to get involved by giving back to your profession, learning<br \/>\nmore about AIC, working with other members to make a difference,<br \/>\nand contributing to the future of AIC. The Nominating Committee is<br \/>\nnow accepting expressions of interest to fill vacancies on several AIC<br \/>\ncommittees. Learn more at volunteer Corner:<br \/>\n http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=245 <\/p>\n<p>candidatures des membres devant si\u00e9ger aux comit\u00e9s. Tous les comit\u00e9s de<br \/>\nl\u2019ICE sont \u00e9tablis en fonction de lignes directrices r\u00e9gissant leurs r\u00f4les et leur<br \/>\nstructure, lignes directrices qui sont approuv\u00e9es par le Conseil d\u2019administration.<br \/>\nLes membres du Comit\u00e9 des candidatures sont nomm\u00e9s conform\u00e9ment<br \/>\n\u00e0 ces lignes directrices et consistent en le pr\u00e9sident sortant imm\u00e9diat qui<br \/>\npr\u00e9side le comit\u00e9, le pr\u00e9sident, le pr\u00e9sident \u00e9lu, et un maximum de trois autres<br \/>\nmembres de l\u2019ICE. Le Comit\u00e9 des candidatures vise \u00e0 encourager l\u2019inclusivit\u00e9<br \/>\n\u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle des membres de l\u2019ICE et travaille donc en \u00e9troite collaboration avec<br \/>\nles associations provinciales pour assurer une repr\u00e9sentation ad\u00e9quate et<br \/>\ncomp\u00e9tente aupr\u00e8s de tous les comit\u00e9s. <\/p>\n<p>Si vous songez \u00e0 faire du b\u00e9n\u00e9volat, vous trouverez sur le site Web de l\u2019ICE<br \/>\nun coin r\u00e9serv\u00e9 aux b\u00e9n\u00e9voles comportant de l\u2019information au sujet de tous les<br \/>\ncomit\u00e9s permanents et ad hoc de l\u2019ICE. Travailler aupr\u00e8s d\u2019un comit\u00e9 est une<br \/>\nexcellente fa\u00e7on de s\u2019impliquer et de redonner \u00e0 votre profession, d\u2019apprendre<br \/>\ndavantage au sujet de l\u2019ICE, de collaborer avec d\u2019autres membres afin de faire une<br \/>\ndiff\u00e9rence et de contribuer \u00e0 l\u2019avenir de l\u2019ICE. Le Comit\u00e9 des candidatures accepte<br \/>\nmaintenant les expressions d\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eat visant \u00e0 combler des postes libres aupr\u00e8s<br \/>\nde plusieurs comit\u00e9s de l\u2019ICE. Pour en savoir davantage, rendez-vous au Coin des<br \/>\nb\u00e9n\u00e9voles \u00e0 l\u2019adresse  http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=245 <\/p>\n<p>George Maurice, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nSheila Young, AACI<\/p>\n<p>Grant Uba, AACI<br \/>\nDan Jones, AACI<\/p>\n<p>Bob Tipple, AACI<br \/>\nGeorge Semine, AACI<\/p>\n<p>Nominating Committee\/<br \/>\nComit\u00e9 des candidatures<\/p>\n<p>To contact this committee, email:\/Pour contacter ce comit\u00e9, email : nominating@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>\u00ab Travailler aupr\u00e8s d\u2019un comit\u00e9 est<br \/>\nune excellente fa\u00e7on de s\u2019impliquer<br \/>\net de redonner \u00e0 votre profession, <\/p>\n<p>d\u2019apprendre davantage au sujet de l\u2019ICE,<br \/>\nde collaborer avec d\u2019autres membres <\/p>\n<p>afin de faire une diff\u00e9rence et de<br \/>\ncontribuer \u00e0 l\u2019avenir de l\u2019ICE. \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=245<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=245<br \/>\nmailto:nominating@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada18 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Legal news &#038; Views<\/p>\n<p>Measure for measure<br \/>\nBy Mark r. Frederick, LL.B., Miller Thomson LLP<\/p>\n<p>Introduction<br \/>\nIn this article, we note some common causes<br \/>\nof claims and some simple steps that should be<br \/>\nemployed to avoid them. Simple errors, capable<br \/>\nof being avoided, coupled with half-measures and<br \/>\nhaste, lead to a debasing of the appraisal profession<br \/>\nand much grief for its practitioners. Keep these<br \/>\nsimple tips in mind when undertaking your work<br \/>\nand avoid the regret and expense that accompany<br \/>\nerrors and omissions complaints. <\/p>\n<p>Measuring as the key component<br \/>\nMeasuring is a key component of any appraisal. <\/p>\n<p>Upon the measure rests the use of comparables,<br \/>\nthe value of rent, the costing of construction,<br \/>\nthe desirability of property and a hundred more<br \/>\narbiters of property valuation. As is apparent, bad<br \/>\nmeasuring leads to bad appraisals, bad appraisals<br \/>\nlead to unhappy clients, and unhappy clients lead<br \/>\nto claims, a lack of repeat business and an unhappy<br \/>\nprofession.<\/p>\n<p>Measuring is a simple task. Why does it go<br \/>\nastray in some appraisal reports? Differences of a<br \/>\nfew square feet in a home or industrial building<br \/>\nare bound to occur in the opinions of reasonable<br \/>\npeople. Differences of hundreds and sometimes <\/p>\n<p>even thousands of square feet are another matter.<br \/>\nHow does this happen? How does one avoid it?<\/p>\n<p>Proper tools please<br \/>\nI once did a real estate case where the agent<br \/>\nused a measuring stick that was only 34 inches<br \/>\ninstead of 36 inches. His yard measures then<br \/>\nwere only 2 foot 10, and every 18 feet was<br \/>\nonly 17 feet. You can see the problems here. In<br \/>\nanother case, the agent measured the property<br \/>\nin yards, but described it in the listing as<br \/>\nmetres. The property ended up being a full 12<br \/>\nfeet short of what was represented. <\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 19click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>All appraisers should have proper measuring<br \/>\ntapes and should affix them properly when<br \/>\ntaking measures in order to ensure accuracy.<br \/>\nWhile there is a great use of measuring wheels<br \/>\nand laser measuring devices these days to take<br \/>\nmeasurements, these can also be inaccurate<br \/>\nif used improperly. Keep your measuring tape<br \/>\nsafe and in good repair and keep your notes<br \/>\nregarding measures in a designated measure<br \/>\nrecord book, where you may easily access them<br \/>\nif you need to.<\/p>\n<p>Have a methodology to your measurement<br \/>\nstyle so that you can say you do it the same<br \/>\nway every time.<\/p>\n<p>Plans and specifications<br \/>\nWhile it may be generally accepted by some<br \/>\nto rely wholesale on plans and surveys of<br \/>\nbuildings, it is not a good policy. Each appraiser<br \/>\nhas the duty and obligation to measure and<br \/>\nnot accept the representations of others.<br \/>\nPlans, drawings and other representations are<br \/>\noften inaccurate for a variety of reasons and<br \/>\nappraisers should be wary of this. To answer<br \/>\nto a court that one relied on drawings as<br \/>\nopposed to the certainty of marking off space<br \/>\nby measure is a hollow response. No appraiser<br \/>\ncan rightly say he or she did not have the time<br \/>\nto make careful measure.<\/p>\n<p>In defence of claims, we have seen that<br \/>\nsurveys of property can be entirely wrong, and<br \/>\nplans of commercial and residential buildings are<br \/>\noff by hundreds of square feet. One commercial<br \/>\nbuilding had plans that indicated 20,000 square<br \/>\nfeet, but, in reality, it had been downsized during<br \/>\nconstruction due to cost, leaving the actual total<br \/>\nat around 15,000. Offered the out-of-date plan,<br \/>\nthe appraiser gladly accepted, and its inaccurate<br \/>\nfigures entered the appraisal unverified. Was this<br \/>\nreasonable conduct?  <\/p>\n<p>Real estate listings<br \/>\nThe dimensions that appear in real estate<br \/>\nlistings, while mostly accurate, must still<br \/>\nbe confirmed and not adopted willy nilly. If<br \/>\none is going to rely upon such documents<br \/>\nin absent of ability to actually measure, one<br \/>\nshould make clear note of same in his or her<br \/>\nreport document. It would not hurt to call<br \/>\nthe listing agent to get some confirmation on<br \/>\nhow measures were taken, or, of course, to<br \/>\nreview the property in person to ensure it is as<br \/>\nrepresented.<\/p>\n<p>Non-scientific measures<br \/>\nBy all means, avoid use of the paced foot, the<br \/>\narpent, the cubit and all other means that our<br \/>\nancestors used to keep measure. Guesswork,<br \/>\nestimating, reckoning \u2013 all these methods<br \/>\nare, in fact, not methods at all. They cannot be<br \/>\nscientifically proven and are arbitrary and prone<br \/>\nto error. The yard, or metre stick, the tape, and<br \/>\neven electronic means are preferable. Above<br \/>\nall, be consistent \u2013 do not pace off one room in<br \/>\norder to measure another.<\/p>\n<p>Noting measure<br \/>\nIf one is going to the trouble of measuring, then<br \/>\none should note down the measures for proof<br \/>\nof having taken them, and keep careful record<br \/>\nof such in the file. But, more than that, having<br \/>\ntaken the measures, one should be obliged to<br \/>\nrecheck them at least twice before recording<br \/>\nthem in an appraisal.<\/p>\n<p>In one case, the appraiser\u2019s own measures<br \/>\ndid not add up and certainly did not match<br \/>\nthe figure he recorded in his report. A careful<br \/>\naddition check would have saved the appraiser<br \/>\na great deal of problems. <\/p>\n<p>One appraiser I know has a small, spiral<br \/>\nbound notebook where he notes measures <\/p>\n<p>and sketches of every property for both<br \/>\nbuilding size and property dimensions. If<br \/>\nhe ever has to attest to his practice, he<br \/>\ncan bring out the notebook and refer to it<br \/>\nand it will be a good record of his efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Making measure is an art as well.<br \/>\nIt is best done in pairs, where possible.<br \/>\nSomeone needs to hold the tape and<br \/>\nread back measures. If you use the client<br \/>\nto hold the tape, make sure it is properly<br \/>\nplaced by him or her.  <\/p>\n<p>Haste<br \/>\nThe hurry associated with mundane<br \/>\ntasks often leads people to errors<br \/>\nof inattention. Measuring can be an<br \/>\nuninteresting task and, accordingly, the<br \/>\nreasons to be careful at it and take your<br \/>\ntime are even more important. Do not<br \/>\nschedule yourself so that you are unable<br \/>\nto complete your task as you know you<br \/>\nshould. If you have to go back to finish<br \/>\nthe job, then go back.<\/p>\n<p>We have heard more than one<br \/>\nappraiser comment on how he or she had<br \/>\nfour appointments that day and it was<br \/>\nconvenient to use the MLS. Convenience is<br \/>\nnot skill and reasonable ability is not served<br \/>\nby rushing and not paying attention.<\/p>\n<p>These solutions are simple, but their<br \/>\nmessage is one of great magnitude.<br \/>\nErrors of measure are multiplied when<br \/>\nmanifest in damages. Your time is best<br \/>\nused by being devoted to your paying<br \/>\npractice, as opposed to measuring<br \/>\nyour time in a courtroom on trial for<br \/>\nnegligence.<\/p>\n<p>Further guidance can be found in AIC\u2019s<br \/>\nClaims Prevention Bulletin No.15 at:<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=110 <\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=110<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada20 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>By Laura Kemp, Candidate and Tom Fox, AACI<br \/>\nMembers, Marketing &#038; Communications Committee<\/p>\n<p>Promotion of our<br \/>\nmembers from coast to coast<\/p>\n<p>Marketing and Communications<\/p>\n<p>s you promote your business<br \/>\nlocally, and the Appraisal Institute<br \/>\nof Canada (AIC) continues to <\/p>\n<p>advertise our profession at a national level, your<br \/>\nprovincial affiliates are working on marketing at<br \/>\na provincial level. Each province has a selected<br \/>\nvolunteer or volunteers to help coordinate<br \/>\nlocal advertising, sponsorship and promotions.<br \/>\nSome of these initiatives are truly inspiring and<br \/>\nunique.<\/p>\n<p>Most provinces are promoting their<br \/>\nmembers and the association in similar places<br \/>\nincluding career tradeshows at universities and<br \/>\nhigh schools as well as at home and garden<br \/>\nshows. The new tradeshow booths designed<br \/>\nand produced by the national office have been<br \/>\nwell received. In a number of provinces, the<br \/>\ndisplay is available for members to borrow and<br \/>\ntake to tradeshows and community events. Ask<br \/>\nyour local executive director if your province<br \/>\nhas a display to borrow. <\/p>\n<p>Many provinces have advertisements in<br \/>\nlocal newspapers and magazines and have<br \/>\nparticipated in joint ventures with affiliated<br \/>\nprofessional groups such as Chambers of Com-<br \/>\nmerce and local real estate, financial, account-<br \/>\ning and legal associations. These may involve<br \/>\neducational seminars, tradeshows, newsletters,<br \/>\nor joint sponsorships. <\/p>\n<p>Some of the provincial associations have<br \/>\ncreated very unique marketing initiatives and<br \/>\npromotions. For example, the BC association is<br \/>\nusing credit card points accrued from the asso-<br \/>\nciation\u2019s expenses to buy prizes and giveaways<br \/>\nfor events and tradeshows. <\/p>\n<p> In Saskatchewan, the association has<br \/>\nsponsored a \u2018home in a home\u2019 renovation tour.<br \/>\nDuring the event, AIC members will be avail-<\/p>\n<p>able to explain to homeowners (and potential<br \/>\nclients) the benefits of consulting an AIC expert<br \/>\nbefore, during and after renovations. <\/p>\n<p>Have you ever heard of a divorce event?<br \/>\nThe Nova Scotia association was involved in a<br \/>\nlocal \u2018divorce fair.\u2019 This show is organized by a<br \/>\ngroup of lawyers, therapists and other service<br \/>\nproviders targeting individuals in the midst of<br \/>\na divorce. The two-day event is open to men<br \/>\non one day and women on the other. Next on<br \/>\nthe Nova Scotia Association agenda is putting<br \/>\ntogether a team for a \u2018Wish Maker Event\u2019 in<br \/>\nsupport of Children\u2019s Wish. It will be an Exile<br \/>\nIsland event (www.exileisland.ca) which is a<br \/>\nfundraiser held in select cities across Canada<br \/>\nwhere local business leaders exiled with only<br \/>\ntheir personal communication devices compete<br \/>\nin a Survivor-like competition. The ultimate<br \/>\ngoal is to grant a specific wish for a local child.<br \/>\nIn PEI, the local association participated in the<br \/>\nAnnual Habitat for Humanity Baby Barn Build<br \/>\nlast spring. In conjunction with Habitat for<br \/>\nHumanity, they also organized an Annual Golf<br \/>\nTournament and raised $5,000 in donations.<br \/>\nThey look forward to doing these two events<br \/>\nagain this spring. <\/p>\n<p>Ontario has taken its marketing \u2018on air.\u2019<br \/>\nBeginning in late January 2010 and continuing<br \/>\nuntil April, the Ontario association has created<br \/>\na number of radio advertisements. These ads<br \/>\nare aired on AM740 Zoomer Radio seven days<br \/>\na week, seven times a day. The success of this<br \/>\ninitiative will be measured in an increase of calls<br \/>\nto the association and increased hits to \u2018Find a<br \/>\nReal value Expert\u2019 on the website. Early results<br \/>\nhave been promising.<\/p>\n<p>Many provincial associations have started<br \/>\nto create relationships with the local media. <\/p>\n<p>Some associations are providing the media<br \/>\nwith a list of local AIC members and their areas<br \/>\nof expertise for media interviews. As a result,<br \/>\nour members and the association have been<br \/>\nfeatured in a number of local media stories on<br \/>\nradio and Tv as well as in print. Janet Aspinall,<br \/>\nAACI, was interviewed by the Calgary Herald<br \/>\nfor a full-page article on the top 10 renova-<br \/>\ntion ideas for budgets. The article appeared<br \/>\nin January 2010 and referred readers to the<br \/>\nAIC website. Tom Fox, AACI in Regina, was<br \/>\ninterviewed by the Saskatoon Star Phoenix in an<br \/>\nAsk the Experts supplement. Beverley Girvan,<br \/>\nAACI in Nova Scotia, was interviewed on CBC<br \/>\nRadio, and Ed Saxe, CRA in Ontario, appeared<br \/>\non Canada AM on behalf of AIC.<\/p>\n<p>Also on the media front, the AIC Market-<br \/>\ning &#038; Communications Committee is working<br \/>\nwith members to create a pool of newsworthy<br \/>\narticles which the provincial associations can<br \/>\nthen provide to community newspapers.<\/p>\n<p>There are some great ideas out there. If you<br \/>\nhave any new marketing ideas for your prov-<br \/>\nince, make sure to share them with your local<br \/>\nassociation. <\/p>\n<p>Marketing &#038; Communications<br \/>\nCommittee<br \/>\nBeverley Girvan, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nGlen Power, AACI<br \/>\nTom Fox, AACI<br \/>\nLaura Kemp, Candidate<br \/>\nDavid Babineau, AACI, Fellow<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\ncommunications@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>A<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.exileisland.ca<br \/>\nmailto:communications@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 21click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>By Charles Johnstone, AACI<br \/>\nChair, Professional Qualifications and Competency Committee<\/p>\n<p>Professional Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>Professional Excellence Program<\/p>\n<p>he Professional Qualifications and Com-<br \/>\npetency Committee (PQCC) has a broad<br \/>\nmandate from the Board. Our purpose <\/p>\n<p>is to advise the Board on all matters regarding<br \/>\nprofessional qualifications and competency of<br \/>\nall Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) desig-<br \/>\nnated members (AACI and CRA), including their<br \/>\nreinstatement requirements.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of our mandate, a lot of the work<br \/>\ndone by the PQCC is reactive. We review requests<br \/>\nfor exemptions from the co-signing policy, make<br \/>\nrecommendations to the Board regarding requests<br \/>\nfor membership from professionals with creden-<br \/>\ntials from outside of Canada, and review and make<br \/>\ndecisions on reinstatements. This is all necessary.<br \/>\nRecently, we received approval in principle from<br \/>\nthe Board to undertake a series of projects related<br \/>\nto professional excellence that are proactive and<br \/>\nwill be helpful to many members.  <\/p>\n<p>What is professional excellence? Is it simply<br \/>\na matter of obtaining recognition for your work?<br \/>\nClimbing the corporate ladder? Owning your own<br \/>\ncompany? I think not. These are noble goals, of<br \/>\ncourse, and may be a legitimate part of profes-<br \/>\nsional excellence for some people.1 <\/p>\n<p>In 2002, AIC\u2019s mandatory recertification pro-<br \/>\ngram was replaced by the continuing professional<br \/>\ndevelopment program (CPD). The new program<br \/>\nwas aimed at encouraging members to expand<br \/>\nand enhance their skills, not only in the field of<br \/>\nvaluation, but in new and complementary practice<br \/>\nareas. As a result, the only continuing competence<br \/>\nrequirement is the Professional Practice Seminar<br \/>\nwhich members must take every five years.<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining your required technical knowledge<br \/>\nthrough continuing professional development<br \/>\nprogram(s) is certainly a legitimate component of<br \/>\nprofessional excellence; in fact, it is probably the<br \/>\nfoundation. Is being technically excellent synony-<br \/>\nmous with professional excellence? Again, I think not. <\/p>\n<p>Claims prevention was identified as an important<br \/>\naspect of the AIC members\u2019 professional liability<br \/>\ninsurance program. Over the years, claims prevention<br \/>\nbulletins have been produced sporadically. From<br \/>\ntime to time, insurance related articles have been<br \/>\npublished in the AIC magazine. However, to date, AIC<br \/>\nhas not provided a comprehensive claims prevention<br \/>\nprogram that uses a variety of information resources<br \/>\nto inform members and clients and to help mitigate<br \/>\nerrors and omissions claims.<\/p>\n<p>The professional practice process is reactive and<br \/>\nonly addresses shortcomings after the fact. The pro-<br \/>\ngram has been re-focused on education, but it reaches<br \/>\nonly those members who are the object of a complaint. <\/p>\n<p>In short, the Institute currently does not have a<br \/>\nprogram that proactively supports and encourages<br \/>\nbest practices aimed at ensuring that members<br \/>\nperform in a competent manner and, in so doing,<br \/>\nmitigate the incidence of complaints and claims, let<br \/>\nalone resources to assist them in achieving profes-<br \/>\nsional excellence.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key components of the Professional<br \/>\nExcellence Program is the creation of a professional excel-<br \/>\nlence micro-site. This web micro-site will be created for<br \/>\nmembers-only use. The site will be dedicated to all things<br \/>\nrelated to professional excellence including claims preven-<br \/>\ntion bulletins, best practices, and information aimed at<br \/>\nenhancing members\u2019 technical and business skills. This<br \/>\nsite will provide resources for continuous learning to<br \/>\nmaintain competence and will encourage professionalism<br \/>\nthrough attention to best practices.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, we will be adding online training<br \/>\nto the micro-site. Best practices, claims prevention<br \/>\nadvice, specialty practice areas and more could form<br \/>\nthe basis for online training produced under this<br \/>\nprogram. Self-paced learning, interactive educational<br \/>\ntools, and webinars could be produced and posted on<br \/>\nthe micro-site for members only. Initially, the online<br \/>\ntraining will consist of short (five-minute) instruc-<br \/>\ntional videos that will address practice issues. Longer <\/p>\n<p>seminars (30 minutes) covering selected topics<br \/>\nmore comprehensively will be added later.<\/p>\n<p>The Professional Excellence Program will not<br \/>\nonly consolidate information on technical issues as<br \/>\nthey relate to claims prevention, but will also address<br \/>\nthe five broad professional competencies required of<br \/>\nour profession. The professional competencies are:<br \/>\nmarket analysis; integrity; critical thinking; relationship<br \/>\nbuilding and communication; and self-development.<br \/>\nThese are the very competencies that our Institute has<br \/>\ndetermined are critical for Candidates to demonstrate<br \/>\nduring their final interview prior to being awarded a<br \/>\ndesignation. Therefore, we believe that it stands to<br \/>\nreason that a member who demonstrates profes-<br \/>\nsional excellence will be highly proficient in these<br \/>\ncompetencies. <\/p>\n<p>The Professional Excellence Program is a large,<br \/>\nmulti-faceted undertaking that will be rolled out in<br \/>\nphases over the next three years. The PQCC is looking<br \/>\nforward to providing members of the Institute<br \/>\nwith materials and resources of value in a proactive<br \/>\nmanner. If you have ideas or suggestions, please<br \/>\nforward them to us at pqcc@aicanada.ca <\/p>\n<p>End note<br \/>\n1 In Search of Professional Excellence, Alan P. Rossiter, Ph.D<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>Professional Qualifications<br \/>\nand Competency Committee<br \/>\nCharles Johnstone, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nBrad Brewster, AACI<br \/>\nRoland Mayr, AACI<br \/>\nSuzanne Pater, CRA<br \/>\nJohn Clark, AACI, Fellow<br \/>\nAlfred Mullally, AACI<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\npqcc@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>mailto:pqcc@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nmailto:pqcc@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada22 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Hypothetical conditions and<br \/>\nextraordinary limiting conditions<\/p>\n<p>By Iain hyslop, AACI<br \/>\nMember, Standards Committee<\/p>\n<p>Standards<\/p>\n<p>close reading of appraisal Standards,<br \/>\nrules, comments and practice notes<br \/>\nreveals that the words \u2018hypothetical,\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>\u2018assumptions\u2019 and \u2018extraordinary\u2019 are mentioned<br \/>\nregularly. In each instance, the use of these words<br \/>\nis linked to requirements intended to ensure clarity<br \/>\nin appraisal reports and other assignments. <\/p>\n<p>As the definitions indicate: a hypothetical<br \/>\ncondition is \u201cthat which is contrary to what exists,<br \/>\nbut is supposed for the purpose of analysis.\u201d An<br \/>\nassumption is \u201cthat which is taken to be true\u201d and<br \/>\nan extraordinary assumption is \u201can assumption<br \/>\ndirectly related to a specific assignment, which, if<br \/>\nfound to be false, could alter the appraiser\u2019s opin-<br \/>\nions or conclusions.\u201d These and other definitions<br \/>\nare outlined in Section 2 of the Standards, pages 2<br \/>\nto 7. In addition, an extraordinary limiting condition<br \/>\nrefers to a necessary modification or exclusion of a<br \/>\nStandards rule.<\/p>\n<p>The relevant appraisal Standards rules are:<br \/>\n6.2.10 \u2013 Identify all assumptions and limiting <\/p>\n<p>conditions.<br \/>\n6.2.11 \u2013 Identify any hypothetical conditions.<br \/>\nComments outlining the mandatory require-<\/p>\n<p>ments linked to these rules are:<br \/>\n7.11.1 \u2013 Ordinary assumptions and limit-<\/p>\n<p>ing conditions should be grouped together and<br \/>\ndisclosed in an identified section of the report. <\/p>\n<p>7.11.2 \u2013 Extraordinary assumption refers to a<br \/>\nhypothesis either supposed or unconfirmed which,<br \/>\nif not true, could alter the appraiser\u2019s opinions and<br \/>\nconclusions. Full disclosure of any extraordinary<br \/>\nassumption must accompany statements in each<br \/>\nopinion\/conclusion so affected.  <\/p>\n<p>In practice, the typical circumstances in which<br \/>\nextraordinary assumptions might be necessary <\/p>\n<p>would include the most common situation when<br \/>\naccess to a property is denied and an interior<br \/>\ninspection is not possible, thereby requiring an<br \/>\nassumption as to interior condition based on<br \/>\nexterior viewing or other information.<\/p>\n<p>7.11.3 \u2013 Extraordinary limiting condition<br \/>\nrefers to a necessary modification or exclusion of<br \/>\na Standards rule. The burden is on the appraiser to<br \/>\nexplain and justify such necessity in the report and<br \/>\nto conclude before accepting an assignment and<br \/>\ninvoking an extraordinary limiting condition that<br \/>\nthe scope of work applied will result in opinions\/<br \/>\nconclusions that are credible.<\/p>\n<p>Considerable discussion with respect to<br \/>\nextraordinary limiting conditions is provided in the<br \/>\nStandards practice notes 12.32, page 62. <\/p>\n<p>Typical examples are the exclusion of a<br \/>\nrelevant valuation approach or no title search. In<br \/>\nall situations, however, as Standards comment<br \/>\n7.11.3 indicates, the appraiser must provide sound<br \/>\nreasoning in support of the decision to complete<br \/>\nthe assignment based upon an extraordinary<br \/>\nlimiting condition. <\/p>\n<p>The interconnection between extraordinary<br \/>\nassumptions, extraordinary limiting conditions<br \/>\nand hypothetical conditions is evident in Standards<br \/>\ncomment 7.12 and, specifically, in 7.12.2, which<br \/>\nstates that \u201cFor every hypothetical condition, an<br \/>\nextraordinary assumption is required in the report.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>The use of hypothetical conditions is often<br \/>\nnecessary in everyday appraisal work. However,<br \/>\na common flaw in appraisal reports is not clearly<br \/>\nidentifying hypothetical conditions and often miss-<br \/>\ning extraordinary assumptions.<\/p>\n<p>Often, an appraisal report will state, for<br \/>\nexample, that the estimate of value \u201cis based upon <\/p>\n<p>the completion of renovations as proposed\u201d or<br \/>\n\u201cthis appraisal is based upon the assumption that<br \/>\nthe property (such as an industrial site) is clear of<br \/>\nenvironmental concerns or contamination.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although these statements may get the<br \/>\nmessage across to the reader, Standards require<br \/>\nmuch more equivocal statements and explanations.<br \/>\nFor instance, appraisal Standards comment 7.12.5<br \/>\nrequires that a hypothetical condition must be clearly<br \/>\ndisclosed in the report with a description of the<br \/>\nhypothesis, the rationale for its use and its effect on<br \/>\nthe result of the assignment.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, and equally as important, 7.12.5<br \/>\ncontinues with \u201cAn analysis based on a hypothetical<br \/>\ncondition must not result in an appraisal report that<br \/>\nis misleading.\u201d In other words, unrealistic hypotheti-<br \/>\ncal conditions should not be used. International Valu-<br \/>\nation Standards (IVS) are more specific on this point.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the Standards Committee suggests<br \/>\nthat, in the event an appraisal assignment requires<br \/>\nanything which is beyond ordinary assumptions<br \/>\nand limiting conditions, then hypothetical condi-<br \/>\ntions, extraordinary assumptions or extraordinary<br \/>\nlimiting conditions are likely necessary and should<br \/>\nbe clearly described. <\/p>\n<p>Standards Committee<br \/>\nBrian varner, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nIain Hyslop, AACI<br \/>\nChris Perret, AACI<br \/>\nLouis Poirier, AACI<br \/>\nGeorge Ward, AACI<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\nstandards@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>A<\/p>\n<p>mailto:standards@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>mailto:infoicp@notarius.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.notarius.com<br \/>\nmailto:infoicp@notarius.com<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada24 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>IVS Council news<br \/>\nBy Paul Olscamp, AACI, Fellow<\/p>\n<p>International valuation Standards Council Representative<\/p>\n<p>International Valuation Standards<\/p>\n<p>had the pleasure of attending the meetings<br \/>\nof the International valuation Standards<br \/>\nCouncil (IvSC) Professional Board, the <\/p>\n<p>Standards Board, the inaugural meeting of the<br \/>\nProfessional valuation Advisory Forum, and,<br \/>\nfinally, the IvSC Annual General Meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The IvSC has been successfully restructured<br \/>\nand is beginning to bear fruit with the three<br \/>\nBoards (Trustees, Standards, and Professional)<br \/>\nstriving to work collaboratively, while at the<br \/>\nsame time staking out their individual roles.<br \/>\nThe lines of communication and information<br \/>\ndissemination are improving and will continue<br \/>\nto do so. Recognition among the world<br \/>\nfinancial organizations has been strengthened<br \/>\nby the outreach of the Board of Trustees. Of<br \/>\nparticular note is the recent Memorandum of<br \/>\nUnderstanding (MOU) between the IvSC and<br \/>\nthe International Federation of Accountants <\/p>\n<p>IVSC StANdARdS BoARd<br \/>\nThe current edition (eighth \u2013 2007) of the<br \/>\nInternational Valuation Standards (IVS) is being<br \/>\nrevised and re-written as a major project,<br \/>\nincluding an exposure draft period with a<br \/>\nproposed completion in the 3rd quarter of 2010<br \/>\nfor publication in 2011. It has been impressed<br \/>\nupon IvSC that an online version in addition to<br \/>\na print version is highly desired.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the re-write, it has been<br \/>\nconcluded that, because valuation requires<br \/>\na high degree of professional judgment, it<br \/>\nwas inevitable that valuation standards must<br \/>\nfocus on objectives and principles, rather than<br \/>\nattempt to give detailed instructions. Where<br \/>\nappropriate, guidance notes will be published<br \/>\nto supplement the Standards. In this concept,<br \/>\nour CUSPAP aligns rather nicely.   <\/p>\n<p>IVSC PRofESSIoNAl BoARd<br \/>\nThe role of the IvPB is to monitor the education,<br \/>\ntraining and accreditation of valuers. Its<br \/>\nactivities include, but are not limited to:<br \/>\n\u2022 fostering and reviewing the development of <\/p>\n<p>educational programmes and materials that<br \/>\nare consistent with the IvSC objectives, <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 developing a multi-discipline international<br \/>\nbody of knowledge, <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 developing a set of international valuation best<br \/>\npractices, and <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 supporting the work of the IvSC and<br \/>\npromoting education and training relative to<br \/>\nthe International Valuation Standards. <\/p>\n<p>The IvPB is reliant on the Standards Board and<br \/>\nother stakeholders for input and collaboration.<br \/>\nWith this in mind, I have spoken to the chair and,<br \/>\non behalf of the AIC, have submitted the work<br \/>\nof the AIC IVS Sub-committee, as contained in<br \/>\nour recent exposure draft on \u2018Proposed Scope<br \/>\nof Work and Best Practices.\u2019 I believe that this<br \/>\nis highly relevant as the IvPB moves towards a<br \/>\ndevelopment of best practices, including a review<br \/>\nof inspection of property for IFRS, including<br \/>\nfrequency.<\/p>\n<p>A second draft on code of ethics is being<br \/>\nprepared. A survey of other associations is being<br \/>\nundertaken, and it was noted that, even with<br \/>\na code of ethics, enforcement is difficult across<br \/>\njurisdictions. A profession is defined as owning<br \/>\na body of knowledge and a code of ethics, and<br \/>\nproviding services to the public. <\/p>\n<p>The IvPB is undertaking a project defining<br \/>\na professional valuer, with the objective to raise<br \/>\nawareness and to document a framework of<br \/>\ncore competencies and skills needed covering<br \/>\nall disciplines and types of work involved. It was<br \/>\nagreed that the definition needs to be general, <\/p>\n<p>however, not so much so that it becomes generic.<br \/>\nIt must pertain clearly to the valuation profession.<br \/>\nInitial work has begun on this topic, including<br \/>\ncomments being supplied to the IvPB by the<br \/>\nvaluation Organization Advisory Council. It is<br \/>\nanticipated that exposure drafts will be published<br \/>\non both of the above topics by mid-year.<\/p>\n<p>IVSC AGM<br \/>\nThe AGM was well attended. In the ordinary course<br \/>\nof business, the officers of the IvSC were installed as<br \/>\nwell as appointments made to the IvSB and IvPB. <\/p>\n<p>The chair noted that an immediate goal of the<br \/>\nIvSC is to gain recognition as the global valuation<br \/>\nsetter in the G20 and the Financial Stability<br \/>\nBoard. A major priority of the Board of Trustees<br \/>\nwill be fundraising. To date, approximately<br \/>\n1 million dollars has been raised from the<br \/>\nmembers. The Board of Trustees has committed<br \/>\nto improving communications across all levels,<br \/>\nincluding the website and online functionality.<\/p>\n<p>Membership continues to grow, with 10 new<br \/>\napplications approved. There are presently 48<br \/>\ncountries representing 62 different organizations<br \/>\nwithin the IvSC. <\/p>\n<p>The valuation Organization Advisory Council<br \/>\nhad its inaugural meeting and an inception<br \/>\ncharter was approved. The establishment of<br \/>\nthis \u2018council\u2019 will give an effective voice to the<br \/>\nvaluation organizations of the IvSC in providing<br \/>\nadvice and council to the various Boards. <\/p>\n<p>For further information on the IvSC, on recent<br \/>\nGuidance Notes (GN4 valuation of Intangible<br \/>\nAssets and GN 17 valuation of Investment<br \/>\nProperty Under Construction), as well as other<br \/>\nvaluable topics, please bookmark and visit: http:\/\/<br \/>\nwww.ivsc.org\/ and http:\/\/www.ivsc.org\/about\/<br \/>\ndocs\/brochure.pdf  <\/p>\n<p>I<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"UH8B4ZZYQL\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivsc.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; International Valuation Standards Council\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ivsc.org\/embed\/#?secret=4wDDru0vF8#?secret=UH8B4ZZYQL\" data-secret=\"UH8B4ZZYQL\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"UH8B4ZZYQL\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivsc.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; International Valuation Standards Council\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ivsc.org\/embed\/#?secret=4wDDru0vF8#?secret=UH8B4ZZYQL\" data-secret=\"UH8B4ZZYQL\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.ivsc.org\/about\/docs\/brochure.pdf<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.ivsc.org\/about\/docs\/brochure.pdf<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 25click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Expert witness<br \/>\n\u2013 scope of work robert Patchett, LL.B.Counsellor, Professional Practice<\/p>\n<p>he rules of civil procedure for courts<br \/>\nin some provinces have recently been<br \/>\namended to add specific reporting <\/p>\n<p>and certification requirements to be used in<br \/>\nsubmitting expert opinion evidence for the<br \/>\ncourts. These amendments themselves do<br \/>\nnot amend the Standards published by the<br \/>\nAppraisal Institute of Canada (AIC). Generally<br \/>\nspeaking, the Standards establish minimum<br \/>\nreporting requirements and ethical rules.<br \/>\nTherefore, the court\u2019s own rules amendments<br \/>\nare supplemental reporting and ethical<br \/>\nobligations to the Standards.<\/p>\n<p>The role of an expert witness is to provide<br \/>\nindependent and unbiased opinion to the<br \/>\ncourt within one\u2019s area of expertise; as such<br \/>\nan expert should never assume the role of<br \/>\nadvocate.1  This is straightforward and mirrors<br \/>\nan appraiser\u2019s ethical obligations. \u201cBecause the<br \/>\nopinions stated by an expert are predicated<br \/>\nupon expertise that the court does not possess,<br \/>\nthe court must be confident in relying upon<br \/>\nthe expert to provide a thorough, balanced and<br \/>\ntechnically sound analysis. Independence and<br \/>\nimpartiality \u2013 the court expects nothing more<br \/>\nand it will accept nothing less.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>In fact, in the decision noted, the courts<br \/>\ngo on to provide a reasonable expectation<br \/>\nof an expert to opine on areas within his or<br \/>\nher expertise: \u201cThe court should not need<br \/>\nto take the time to review the proposed<br \/>\nevidence of any expert to determine whether<br \/>\nthe witness is qualified to offer the evidence.<br \/>\nThat is a function of the role of the expert. The<br \/>\ncourt expects the expert to know his or her<br \/>\nprofessional limitations and expects the expert<br \/>\nto decline to speak to matters beyond them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Thus, while courts have set down common<br \/>\nlaw duties in this regard, these are now set out <\/p>\n<p>in the rules. In Ontario, for example, at rule<br \/>\n4.1, it sets out that the duty prevails over any<br \/>\nobligation owed by the expert. This is now<br \/>\nset out in a specific form to be filed with the<br \/>\ncourts and in expert reports.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of the contents of a report,<br \/>\nin Ontario, at rule 53.03 (2.1), the specific<br \/>\nrequirements for inclusion in expert reports<br \/>\ninclude provision of the instructions provided<br \/>\nto the expert, along with your business<br \/>\naddress and C.v., which appear as being<br \/>\nobvious, however, this may be there to suggest<br \/>\nthat a post office box might not be sufficient.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario went further to permit courts to<br \/>\ndirect experts, when ordered, to focus on<br \/>\njoint statements as a form or mutual peer<br \/>\nreview in order to simplify the process. This<br \/>\npermits experts to set out where they agree<br \/>\nand permits the courts to focus on where you<br \/>\ndisagree. This has the complementary benefit<br \/>\nof shortening the length of a trial and reducing<br \/>\nthe costs of litigation.<\/p>\n<p>The key to pointing this out is to suggest<br \/>\nthat the scope of work requirement for a<br \/>\nreport to be used in litigation is much different<br \/>\nthan what one might expect in a mortgage <\/p>\n<p>financing appraisal report. For example, in<br \/>\nproviding your opinion, you are expected<br \/>\nto describe your research and to list in the<br \/>\nreport every document you relied on in<br \/>\nforming your opinion. This might include the<br \/>\nsearch string on MLS and the results report<br \/>\nand printout of each property so that you<br \/>\ncan explain why you chose those specific<br \/>\nproperties for your report. This level of<br \/>\ndetail implies that a form report may not be<br \/>\nsufficient.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, these new rules should<br \/>\nbenefit appraisers in the sense that the<br \/>\nhomeowners that are provided a copy of your<br \/>\nreport from the lender will be restricted in<br \/>\ntheir ability to use these reports in litigation,<br \/>\nsince they are not prepared for that express<br \/>\npurpose. Thus, if you are subpoenaed to give<br \/>\nevidence in court, your ethical duty would be<br \/>\nto advise the lawyers involved and the courts<br \/>\nthat your report was not prepared for use in<br \/>\ncourt and its use as such is contrary to the<br \/>\ncourt\u2019s rules on expert reports and opinions.<\/p>\n<p>The emphasis here is to highlight the<br \/>\nnew rules and how they might affect you in<br \/>\nyour day-to-day practice. Rules not adopted<br \/>\nin all provinces may soon be coming to your<br \/>\nlocal courtroom \u2013 if not in the form of rules,<br \/>\nthen in common law principles. Therefore,<br \/>\nwhen acting as an expert, it is important<br \/>\nto know the rules you must work within to<br \/>\nensure your opinions are accepted and relied<br \/>\nupon by the courts. <\/p>\n<p>End note<br \/>\n 1  Frazer v. Haukioja, 2008 CanLII 42207 (ON S.C.) at <\/p>\n<p>paragraphs 137-141. In the subsequent costs award,<br \/>\nthe judge commented on obligations of legal counsel<br \/>\nwhen dealing with own expert. Frazer v. Haukioja,<br \/>\n2008, CanLII 68149 (ON S.C.) at paragraph 32.<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>From the Counsellor\u2019s Desk<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen acting as an<br \/>\nexpert, it is important<br \/>\nto know the rules you<br \/>\nmust work within to<br \/>\nensure your opinions <\/p>\n<p>are accepted and relied<br \/>\nupon by the courts.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada26 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>By Grant Uba, AACI<br \/>\nChair, Professional Affairs Coordinating Committee<\/p>\n<p>The membership<br \/>\npledge and commitment<\/p>\n<p>Professional Affairs<\/p>\n<p>any know and understand<br \/>\nthat the Appraisal Institute of<br \/>\nCanada (AIC) is a national, not-<\/p>\n<p>for- profit association incorporated pursuant<br \/>\nto the Canada Corporations Act and registered<br \/>\nas such with Industry Canada. The legislation<br \/>\nand the bylaws grant authority to the Institute<br \/>\nto establish classes of membership, i.e.,<br \/>\ndesignated member, Candidate member and<br \/>\nstudent, among others. The requirements for<br \/>\neach class of membership are then detailed in<br \/>\nthe Regulations.<\/p>\n<p>What many may not know and understand<br \/>\nis that membership in the Institute comes<br \/>\nabout in the legal sense through a contract \u2013<br \/>\nspecifically, acceptance of your initial application<br \/>\nfor membership and subsequent amendment<br \/>\nwhen you apply for and are granted designated<br \/>\nmember status. Members agree to abide by<br \/>\nthe Institute\u2019s Bylaws, Regulations, policies<br \/>\nand Standards. This is a fundamental element<br \/>\nof membership, and, based on this member<br \/>\ncommitment, the Institute promotes the<br \/>\nprofessionalism of members and the pre-<br \/>\neminence of the AIC designations for practising<br \/>\nappraisers in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Membership implies a moral and ethical<br \/>\nprofessional obligation. Many members also<br \/>\nhold additional designations awarded by other<br \/>\nassociations. From a marketing perspective,<br \/>\nholding more than one designation helps<br \/>\nto promote one\u2019s self and to stand out in an<br \/>\notherwise crowded room. However, one must<br \/>\nbe cognizant that membership in another<br \/>\nassociation may carry with it moral and ethical<br \/>\nobligations that conflict with those of the<br \/>\nInstitute.1   <\/p>\n<p>Membership in any profession is a 24-hour,<br \/>\nseven days a week obligation. As a member, <\/p>\n<p>one cannot simply doff one\u2019s membership<br \/>\nto avoid addressing a conflict of obligation.<br \/>\nThe Institute will hold members responsible<br \/>\nfor their professional appraisal services, and<br \/>\nadherence to the Code of Professional Conduct<br \/>\nand Ethics.2   <\/p>\n<p>The Institute\u2019s Canadian Uniform Standards<br \/>\nof Professional Practice (the Standards) are<br \/>\ngenerally accepted as minimum standards.<br \/>\nTherefore, it is probably reasonable to conclude<br \/>\nthat the professional standards of other<br \/>\nassociations, in which membership probably<br \/>\nrequires compliance, are also generally<br \/>\naccepted as being minimum standards. Since<br \/>\nmembership in the AIC and membership in<br \/>\nanother appraisal association obliges the dual<br \/>\ndesignated member to prepare a report that<br \/>\ncomplies with both the AIC Standards and the<br \/>\nstandards of the other association, the member<br \/>\nhas probably exceeded the minimum standards<br \/>\nof both the AIC and the other association.<br \/>\nHowever, there are some CUSPAP rules that<br \/>\ncannot be ignored and may create conflicts.<br \/>\nIn particular, an AIC designated member<br \/>\ncannot co-sign for a non-member. Aside from<br \/>\nthe Standards breach that this creates, it also<br \/>\ntriggers an exclusion from the AIC professional<br \/>\nerrors and omissions insurance in the event of<br \/>\na claim.  <\/p>\n<p>Regardless of any duality of professional<br \/>\ndesignations, you are always a member of the<br \/>\nAIC and are required to certify your reports as a<br \/>\ndesignated member of the AIC. You may certify<br \/>\nyour report using your AIC designation and the<br \/>\ndesignation of another association. You cannot<br \/>\ncertify a report using solely the designation of<br \/>\nanother association. For every report you certify<br \/>\nwhile maintaining designated membership in<br \/>\nthe Institute, you are always required to adhere <\/p>\n<p>to your contractual agreement of membership.<br \/>\nRegardless of use or the intentional \u2018non-use\u2019<br \/>\nof an AIC designation, the Institute\u2019s Bylaws,<br \/>\nStandards and Professional Practice Regulations<br \/>\nalways apply.<\/p>\n<p>Designated membership is a privilege that is<br \/>\nearned and granted by the Institute. It is not a<br \/>\nmatter of convenience. Membership in the AIC<br \/>\nis a contractual commitment that requires the<br \/>\nmember to comply with the AIC professional<br \/>\nstandards. With this commitment, members<br \/>\nhave the expectation that the Institute<br \/>\nwill ensure that members comply with the<br \/>\nInstitute\u2019s rules. <\/p>\n<p>End notes<br \/>\n1 For example, see articles from Mark Frederick and Robert <\/p>\n<p>Patchett http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=168,<br \/>\nCanadian Appraiser, Page 32, volume 51, Book 4, 2007,<br \/>\nConflict of Obligations; and Canadian Property valuation,<br \/>\nPage 32, volume 53, Book 2, 2009, Wearing Two Hats<\/p>\n<p>2  http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.<br \/>\naspx?id=194#regulations<\/p>\n<p>Professional Affairs<br \/>\nCoordinating Committee<br \/>\nGrant Uba, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nBrian varner, AACI<br \/>\nDarrell Thorvaldson, AACI<br \/>\nSheldon Rajesky, AACI<br \/>\nLeonard Lee, AACI<br \/>\nJohn Ingram, AACI<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\nprofessionalaffairs@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>M<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=168<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=194#regulations<br \/>\nmailto:professionalaffairs@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 27click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>How to avoid a misleading report<br \/>\nBy Stan Jugovic, AACI<\/p>\n<p>Member, Investigating Committee<\/p>\n<p>he 2010 Standards say that \u201cA member<br \/>\nof the Appraisal Institute of Canada<br \/>\nmust develop and communicate his\/<\/p>\n<p>her analysis, opinions and advice in a manner<br \/>\nthat will be meaningful to the client, that will<br \/>\nnot be misleading in the marketplace, and that<br \/>\nwill be in compliance with these Standards.\u201d<br \/>\n(3.1.2) It is important to remember that your<br \/>\nreport can be misleading even though you did<br \/>\nnot do so on purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Within practically every report we create,<br \/>\nthere is the danger that what we write, although<br \/>\nclear to us at the time, will be confusing to<br \/>\nthe reader and, as a result, has the potential<br \/>\nto inadvertently mislead. This can happen in<br \/>\nvirtually every section of the report. It can rear<br \/>\nits ugly head when attempting to describe a<br \/>\ncomplex improvement, when attempting to<br \/>\naccurately portray a convoluted site and, of<br \/>\ncourse, most often surfaces in our analysis of the<br \/>\nsales and how they compare to the subject.<\/p>\n<p>The Standards list 27 items that, at<br \/>\nminimum, should be addressed within every<br \/>\nreport. Remember, these 27 items are the<br \/>\nminimum, not the maximum. The Investigating<br \/>\nCommittee repeatedly sees reports that are far<br \/>\ntoo brief for the complexity of the assignment<br \/>\nat hand. We recently investigated an eight page<br \/>\nreport of a waterfront property that contained<br \/>\nover 100 acres and, according to the writer of<br \/>\nthat report, had the potential for development.<br \/>\nWhat do you think the likelihood was that that<br \/>\nreport addressed the 27 items in the Standards<br \/>\nand did so in a manner that was not at least<br \/>\nconfusing and, at worst, misleading?<\/p>\n<p>When questioned about the minimal (read<br \/>\nmissing) content of their reports, members will<br \/>\noften tell the Investigating Committee either<br \/>\n\u201cI do not have to explain that to my client, he\/<br \/>\nshe knows all about the property,\u201d or \u201cthe <\/p>\n<p>client wanted a short report, they do not want<br \/>\nto pay for a 60- to 70-page book.\u201d You must<br \/>\nalways keep in mind that an appraisal report is<br \/>\na travelling document. Once you have written<br \/>\nyour report and sent it to the client, you no<br \/>\nlonger have any control or idea, for that matter,<br \/>\nwhere it could end up, or with whom. In<br \/>\naddition, putting together a brief and\/or form<br \/>\nreport is no excuse to ignore the Standards, nor<br \/>\ndo you have to. A number of our Standards can<br \/>\nbe concisely addressed in one clear sentence.<\/p>\n<p>Even the notion of \u201cattempting to avoid<br \/>\na misleading report\u201d is sometimes a difficult<br \/>\nconcept to grasp. How often have you had a<br \/>\nclient come back to you and ask for clarification<br \/>\nof a certain portion of your report? Although,<br \/>\nat the time of writing, you did not think twice<br \/>\nabout this aspect of the report because you<br \/>\nwere certain your meaning was \u2018perfectly clear,\u2019<br \/>\nwhen you try and explain that \u2018perfectly clear\u2019<br \/>\nparagraph, you end up referring back to your<br \/>\nfiles, looking up additional information and,<br \/>\nultimately, after numerous emails back and<br \/>\nforth, completely rewriting the paragraph.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, the English language is wonderfully<br \/>\ncomplex and, often, the same word will have<br \/>\ndifferent meanings and different connotations to<br \/>\ndifferent people, in different situations. Of course, this<br \/>\nis delightfully confusing all by itself.<\/p>\n<p>The most difficult challenge when attempting<br \/>\nto communicate in a clear manner is reporting<br \/>\non a hypothetical situation. As we all know, a<br \/>\nhypothetical situation is something that does not<br \/>\nexist. We have all been faced with the lender\u2019s<br \/>\nrequirement to appraise a 50-acre rural property<br \/>\n\u2018as if\u2019 it contained only five acres surrounding the<br \/>\ndwelling without any out buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Paragraph 7.12 of our Standards lists five<br \/>\nitems that must be made clear to the reader<br \/>\nwhen preparing a hypothetical report. Take a <\/p>\n<p>moment and read that paragraph. Now, does<br \/>\nthat not give you a headache just thinking<br \/>\nabout how to cover it off in a report?<\/p>\n<p>I think that the first step to producing a<br \/>\nclear and concise report is to recognize that<br \/>\nit is a very difficult thing to do. Always keep<br \/>\nthis thought in mind with every report you<br \/>\nwrite. Whenever you are faced with the task of<br \/>\nexplaining a difficult or complicated concept,<br \/>\ngive it your best attempt, set the report aside<br \/>\nand, if possible, allow a colleague to review<br \/>\nyour work. Always try to write your report as<br \/>\nthough you are explaining it to someone who<br \/>\nknows nothing about the property or the market.<br \/>\nStephen King says that the best way to become<br \/>\na good writer is to do a lot of reading. For our<br \/>\npurpose, we will change that to say: the best way<br \/>\nto become a good report writer is to read a lot of<br \/>\nreports and \u2013 not just good ones. The good ones<br \/>\nwill give you ideas about how to write well and<br \/>\nthe bad ones will give you ideas about what to<br \/>\navoid when writing your own reports.<\/p>\n<p>Good writing is a difficult skill to acquire, but,<br \/>\nwith constant striving, we can all improve. <\/p>\n<p>Investigating Committee<br \/>\nSheldon Rajesky, AACI \u2013 Co-Chair<br \/>\nDarrell Thorvaldson, AACI \u2013 Co-Chair<br \/>\nMike Schulkowsky, AACI<br \/>\nDoyle Childs, AACI<br \/>\nStan Jugovic, AACI<br \/>\nGerry Gehlen, AACI<br \/>\nPaul Beckwith, AACI<br \/>\nvanit Kumar, CRA<br \/>\nDan Brewer, AACI<br \/>\nDeana Halladay, CRA<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\ninvestigating@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>Investigating<\/p>\n<p>mailto:investigating@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada28 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>By Michael Garcelon, AACI<br \/>\nMember, Ad hoc Committee on Peer review<\/p>\n<p>Peer Review<\/p>\n<p>lthough the term \u2018peer review\u2019<br \/>\nis used in the Standards, the<br \/>\nAppraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) <\/p>\n<p>Regulations, and in AIC\u2019s 2007-2012 Strategic<br \/>\nPlan, interestingly, peer review has never been<br \/>\ndefined by AIC.<\/p>\n<p>What is peer review? We know that peer<br \/>\nreview is intended to be educational. This<br \/>\nmeans that a peer review should focus on the<br \/>\nmember\u2019s work product (e.g., an appraisal<br \/>\nreport, appraisal review report, or consulting<br \/>\nreport), and not on the appraiser. We also<br \/>\nknow that peer review is about learning<br \/>\nthrough shared knowledge and experience. <\/p>\n<p>These two factors suggest a dynamic<br \/>\nof two professionals working together in<br \/>\nexamining a work product and seeking ways<br \/>\nto improve.<\/p>\n<p>Is peer review an appraisal review?<br \/>\nAppraisal review is defined by the Standards<br \/>\n\u201cas the act or process of developing and<br \/>\ncommunicating an opinion about all or part<br \/>\nof an appraisal.\u201d Although both activities<br \/>\nare \u2018reviews,\u2019 their purposes differ. Appraisal<br \/>\nreview is not educational. It is a professional<br \/>\nservice that provides an opinion to a client. <\/p>\n<p>Is peer review an investigation? No, it is<br \/>\nnot. An investigation focuses on the member<br \/>\nand includes an examination of the report, a<br \/>\nwork file, and the appraiser\u2019s related activities.<br \/>\nThe purpose of an investigation is to identify<br \/>\ninfractions. Again, with a peer review, the<br \/>\nfocus is on the report and not the appraiser,<br \/>\nand its purpose is educational.<\/p>\n<p>With the above factors in mind, the Ad Hoc<br \/>\nPeer Review Committee has developed the <\/p>\n<p>Ad Hoc Committee on Peer Review<br \/>\nLinda Hastings, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nMike Garcelon, AACI<br \/>\nCherie Gaudet, CRA<br \/>\nGerald McCoombs, AACI<br \/>\nBob Stewart, AACI<br \/>\nGreg Bennett, AACI<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\npeerreview@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>What is peer review?<\/p>\n<p>A following draft definition of peer review:Peer review is a critical examination of a designated member\u2019s professional work product<br \/>\n(appraisal report, review report, or consulting<br \/>\nreport) by another designated member who<br \/>\nis trained in peer review. Peer review is for<br \/>\neducational purposes only and is intended to<br \/>\nmaintain and\/or enhance quality of work.<\/p>\n<p>With this working definition, the committee<br \/>\nhas turned its focus towards creating a<br \/>\nscope of peer review. At the beginning of the<br \/>\npilot project, and perhaps somewhat due to<br \/>\nnecessity, the committee was a bit ambitious<br \/>\nin this regard. Our initial scope of review<br \/>\nwas overly comprehensive and resulted in<br \/>\nunacceptable time commitments. <\/p>\n<p>As the pilot project unfolds, the scope<br \/>\nof peer review continues to evolve. Our goal<br \/>\nis to find that scope which is time and cost<br \/>\neffective, yet also delivers maximum benefits<br \/>\nto the member.<\/p>\n<p>The Peer Review Pilot Project has a three-<br \/>\nyear mandate ending in December 2011. At<br \/>\nthat point, the committee will report to the<br \/>\nBoard its findings on costs and benefits, and<br \/>\nalso provide the Board with recommendations<br \/>\non how the AIC may move forward with peer<br \/>\nreview. <\/p>\n<p>mailto:peerreview@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 29click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Many shades of<br \/>\ngrey in ethical behaviour<\/p>\n<p>By Kenneth Smith, AACI<br \/>\nMember, Adjudicating Committee <\/p>\n<p>Adjudicating<\/p>\n<p>e spend much of our time<br \/>\nas conscientious appraisers<br \/>\nattempting to ensure our <\/p>\n<p>appraisal reports conform to the rules and<br \/>\nethical standards adopted by the Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada (AIC), and detailed in the<br \/>\nCanadian Uniform Standards of Professional<br \/>\nAppraisal Practice (the Standards). <\/p>\n<p>Does my report have sufficient support for<br \/>\nthe comparable sales adjustments? Are my<br \/>\nhighest and best use conclusions reasonable<br \/>\nand defendable? Did I verify and disclose any<br \/>\nand all of the sales and listing history for the<br \/>\nsubject property?<\/p>\n<p>It can be very stressful trying to remember<br \/>\neverything we need to consider as professional<br \/>\nappraisers, while on the clock of a fixed fee quote. <\/p>\n<p>The members of the Adjudicating<br \/>\nCommittee (AC) are very aware of these<br \/>\npressures, and wrestle in their deliberations<br \/>\nwith cases before them, as to what represents<br \/>\na simple oversight or error, versus what<br \/>\nis intentionally misleading or fraudulent<br \/>\nbehaviour. To that end, the AC thought it would<br \/>\nbe helpful to convey some of the reasoning<br \/>\nbehind its decisions. <\/p>\n<p>The term \u2018reasonable appraiser\u2019 referred<br \/>\nto throughout the Standards is an important<br \/>\none. It is defined as \u201can appraiser that provides<br \/>\nappraisal, appraisal review and consulting ser-<br \/>\nvices within an acceptable standard of skill and<br \/>\nexpertise, and based on rational assumptions.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The term is rooted in common law under<br \/>\nthe concept of a \u2018reasonable person,\u2019 and<br \/>\nrepresents an objective standard against which<br \/>\nan individual\u2019s conduct can be measured. It is<br \/>\nused by courts to determine if a breach of the<br \/>\nstandard of care has occurred where a duty of<br \/>\ncare exists. It is considered particularly relevant <\/p>\n<p>for professionals, and the AC will always<br \/>\nconsider this principle in their deliberations.<\/p>\n<p>Given that real life is never black and white,<br \/>\nlet\u2019s look at the grey areas. By way of example,<br \/>\nconsider this: you complete an appraisal for<br \/>\nmortgage lending purposes on a house and<br \/>\nsmall acreage in a remote rural area. There is no<br \/>\norganized multiple listing service. Land titles<br \/>\nsearches are slow and registrations delayed;<br \/>\nso they are not commonly completed for<br \/>\nresidential appraisals within the market area.<\/p>\n<p>The lender makes a loan based upon<br \/>\nyour appraisal, and one year later is forced to<br \/>\nforeclose. A substantial loss is incurred. It turns<br \/>\nout the property sold for significantly less than<br \/>\nyour value estimate just three months before<br \/>\nthe appraisal was completed.<\/p>\n<p>The Standards require that you analyze all<br \/>\ndata relevant to the assignment including prior<br \/>\nsales. Under the Ethics Standards, it is considered<br \/>\nmisleading to omit relevant information. But you<br \/>\ndid not know\u2026 you followed generally accepted<br \/>\npractices in the market. <\/p>\n<p>A clear comment in the report, explaining<br \/>\nto the reader what steps were taken with<br \/>\nrespect to the sales and listing history would<br \/>\nhelp (i.e., confirming that no MLS service<br \/>\nexists, an inquiry was made of the seemingly<br \/>\nreliable vendor or neighbour, but no title search<br \/>\ncompleted). <\/p>\n<p>In this example, it seems reasonable to<br \/>\nconclude that, while omitting the prior sale was<br \/>\nan error and misleading, it was not intentional.<br \/>\nIt was not fraud. <\/p>\n<p>Now, what if you were also the real estate<br \/>\nagent involved in the prior sale? Would a<br \/>\n\u2018reasonable appraiser\u2019 not be expected to<br \/>\nremember being involved in the transaction?<br \/>\nThe case for fraud becomes clearer \u2013 <\/p>\n<p>particularly when it happens several times.<br \/>\nThis example may seem far fetched, but <\/p>\n<p>stems from an actual case.<br \/>\nWhen deciding how to proceed in a given <\/p>\n<p>situation, step back, look in the mirror, and ask<br \/>\nyourself: have I disclosed everything of which<br \/>\nthe reader should be aware?  Is this point clear or<br \/>\nmisleading in the way it is presented? Do I have the<br \/>\nnecessary expertise within my scope of practice?<br \/>\nWould a \u2018reasonable appraiser\u2019 agree with me?<\/p>\n<p>Members are also encouraged to make<br \/>\ngood use of extraordinary assumptions when<br \/>\nwarranted. Almost any assignment can<br \/>\nbe tackled in an ethical manner, providing<br \/>\nassumptions and limiting conditions are clear<br \/>\nand easily visible, and all relevant information<br \/>\nis disclosed. The steps taken (and equally<br \/>\nimportant the steps not taken) to verify data<br \/>\nshould be discussed, as should the impact on<br \/>\nvalue of an extraordinary assumption proving to<br \/>\nbe incorrect.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the more hypothetical or<br \/>\ncomplex the appraisal, the greater the duty of<br \/>\ncare required to be crystal clear\u2026.after all\u2026it<br \/>\nis only \u2018reasonable.\u2019      <\/p>\n<p>Adjudicating Committee<br \/>\nJohn Ingram, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nPeter Lawrek, AACI<br \/>\nvesa Jarvela, AACI<br \/>\nMichael Wootton, AACI<br \/>\nPat Cooper, AACI<br \/>\nKenneth Smith, AACI<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\nadjudicating@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>W<\/p>\n<p>mailto:adjudicating@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada30 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Walking the line<br \/>\n\u2013 advocate or expert<\/p>\n<p>By Allan Beatty, AACI, Fellow<br \/>\nMember, Appeal Committee<\/p>\n<p>Appeal<\/p>\n<p>he Canadian Uniform Standards of<br \/>\nProfessional Appraisal Practice (the<br \/>\nStandards) introduces the concept <\/p>\n<p>that a member of the Appraisal Institute of<br \/>\nCanada (AIC) can fill both the role of appraiser <\/p>\n<p>and consultant on the same assignment. The<br \/>\nprimary difference between these roles is<br \/>\nthat the member is allowed to charge fees<br \/>\non a contingency basis for the consulting<br \/>\nrole, whereas contingent fees can never be <\/p>\n<p>associated with the appraisal function. While<br \/>\nsome believe this is a subtle distinction,<br \/>\nsignificant problems arise if members do not<br \/>\nunderstand their obligations under the Standards,<br \/>\nregardless of the capacity in which they act.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past three years, two separate<br \/>\norganizations have asked me to make presenta-<br \/>\ntions on our Standards for appraisers acting<br \/>\nas consultants. The concern in both cases was<br \/>\nwhether the expert witness evidence was tainted<br \/>\nby the ability of the appraiser to charge contin-<br \/>\ngent fees based on the outcome of a proceeding<br \/>\n\u2013 thereby sliding into the role of advocate, rather<br \/>\nthan acting in an unbiased and impartial manner.<br \/>\nWhile the most frequent practice area where<br \/>\nthis becomes a concern is assessment appeals, it<br \/>\nis not confined to that sector. Nor is the con-<br \/>\ncern confined to the party acting as appellant.<br \/>\nAppraisers working on behalf of property owners<br \/>\nare quick to point out cases where appraisers<br \/>\nworking for the \u2018other side\u2019 have also shown bias<br \/>\nin their representations to an adjudicating body. <\/p>\n<p>The Standards that were introduced in 2001<br \/>\nwere intended to be enabling for members<br \/>\nthat chose to work in this area. The rules that<br \/>\nallow members to act in a consulting capacity<br \/>\nin an assignment where a value opinion is<br \/>\nalso provided have not changed since their<br \/>\nintroduction. The 2010 Standards (Ethic Rules \u2013<br \/>\nComments) contains the following reference:<\/p>\n<p>5.13.2 When both an appraisal and a<br \/>\nconsulting assignment are performed by an<br \/>\nappraiser, compensation for the consultation may<br \/>\nbe on a contingent fee basis. The appraiser must: <\/p>\n<p>5.13.2.i. make arrangements with the client<br \/>\nsuch that the consulting appraiser\u2019s compensation<br \/>\nfor developing the real property appraisal is on a<br \/>\nbasis that complies with this Ethics Rule; or <\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 31click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>5.13.2.ii. retain (or suggest that the client<br \/>\nretain) another appraiser to perform the<br \/>\nreal property appraisal under compensation<br \/>\narrangements that do not violate this Ethics<br \/>\nRule; and <\/p>\n<p>5.13.2.iii. properly certify the real property<br \/>\nconsulting report, including therein a clear<br \/>\ndisclosure of the separate compensation<br \/>\narrangements for the appraisal portion and<br \/>\nthe real property consulting portion of the<br \/>\nassignment. <\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this rule is to ensure<br \/>\nthat appraisers properly understand how<br \/>\nthey may comply with this Ethics Standard<br \/>\nwhen performing a real property consulting<br \/>\nassignment in which a real property appraisal<br \/>\nis necessary and compensation for performing<br \/>\nthe assignment is contingent on the attainment<br \/>\nof a stipulated result or the occurrence of a<br \/>\nsubsequent event (such as in connection with<br \/>\nreal property assessment appeal).<br \/>\nWhat the rule requires is some meaningful<br \/>\nseparation between the roles of appraiser<br \/>\nand consultant. Unfortunately, these lines can<br \/>\nbecome blurred. We have heard from users<br \/>\nof appraisals that some members are not<br \/>\nrespecting their obligations under the two<br \/>\ndifferent roles. An AIC member\u2019s obligations<br \/>\nare outlined in the required Certification<br \/>\nStatement for consulting services (see Box<br \/>\n11.12 in the Consulting Comments Section).<br \/>\nThese clauses are identical to those in the<br \/>\nAppraisal Comments section \u2013 those most<br \/>\ndirectly on point are the following:<\/p>\n<p>The reported analyses, opinions, and<br \/>\nconclusions are limited only by the reported<br \/>\nassumptions and limiting conditions, and<br \/>\nare my personal, impartial, and unbiased<br \/>\nprofessional analyses, opinions, and<br \/>\nconclusions.<br \/>\n\u2022  I have no bias with respect to the issue that <\/p>\n<p>is the subject matter of this report or to the<br \/>\nparties involved with this assignment. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022  My compensation is not (or is) contingent<br \/>\non an action or event resulting from the <\/p>\n<p>analyses, opinions, or conclusions in, or the<br \/>\nuse of, this report. (If the compensation is<br \/>\ncontingent, the basis of such contingency<br \/>\nmust be disclosed in this certification and<br \/>\nin any letter of transmittal and executive<br \/>\nsummary.) <\/p>\n<p>The above quote calls for impartial and<br \/>\nunbiased professional analyses, opinions<br \/>\nand conclusions, even when acting as a<br \/>\nconsultant and regardless of the basis for<br \/>\nthe fee. By extension, this directly addresses<br \/>\nthe role of a member whether appearing as<br \/>\nan appraiser or a consultant. The language<br \/>\ndoes not permit the appraiser to advocate for<br \/>\nthe client. The role is to opine or offer an expert<br \/>\nopinion regarding the optimal solution, regardless<br \/>\nof personal or client preferences. Courts have<br \/>\nweighed in on the role of an expert on numerous<br \/>\noccasions \u2013 which is to assist the adjudicating<br \/>\nbody in formulating a fair ruling. The appraiser as<br \/>\nconsultant is no different.<\/p>\n<p>If the consulting standard for the<br \/>\ncertification statement is not clear enough, the<br \/>\nobjectivity of the member is also dealt with in<br \/>\nthe Ethics Comments:<\/p>\n<p>5.2 Conduct [see 4.2.2, 12.2]<br \/>\n5.2.1 Members must perform assignments<br \/>\nethically, objectively and competently in a<br \/>\nmeaningful manner in accordance with these<br \/>\nStandards. <\/p>\n<p>5.2.2 Members must not engage in<br \/>\nactivities within a group or organization that<br \/>\nthese Standards would preclude them from<br \/>\ndoing as an individual. <\/p>\n<p>5.2.3 Members cannot avoid their ethical<br \/>\nresponsibilities and obligations by doing<br \/>\nindirectly what they cannot do directly. <\/p>\n<p>The feedback from users of AIC member<br \/>\nservices has not been universally positive.<br \/>\nSigns of these concerns could not be more<br \/>\nclearly expressed than considering recent<br \/>\nchanges to the rules governing expert<br \/>\nevidence. Both were covered in the previous<br \/>\nissue of Canadian Property Valuation, where <\/p>\n<p>Appeal Committee<br \/>\nLeonard Lee, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nAllan Beatty, AACI, Fellow<br \/>\nJohn Shevchuk, Associate<br \/>\nAndrew Chopko, AACI<br \/>\nGordon Tomiuk, AACI, Fellow<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\nappeal@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>it was indicated that two jurisdictions have<br \/>\nrecently dealt with related issues.<\/p>\n<p>In Ontario, advocates to judicial or quasi-<br \/>\njudicial bodies must take training leading<br \/>\nto recognition, at least to a paralegal level,<br \/>\nbefore they can be accepted as an advocate. In<br \/>\nBC, recent changes to the Supreme Court rules<br \/>\nfor expert witness evidence have changed<br \/>\nto favor the two litigants to retain a single<br \/>\nexpert. Both of these are direct outgrowths<br \/>\nof the experience by these bodies with the<br \/>\ndifficulties they have encountered with<br \/>\n\u2018dueling experts.\u2019 The rules require that the<br \/>\nappraiser be instructed that they be objective<br \/>\nand unbiased, and to so certify in their report.<\/p>\n<p>Members are reminded that their role<br \/>\nis to act in an independent, objective and<br \/>\nunbiased capacity, whether performing<br \/>\nappraisal or consulting services. When faced<br \/>\nwith providing evidence, your role is to assist<br \/>\nthe adjudicating body to reach the correct<br \/>\ndecision. If you are uncomfortable in doing<br \/>\nboth, tell your client to retain someone else<br \/>\nthat can fulfill one function or the other \u2013<br \/>\nbut, never misunderstand the basis of your<br \/>\nethical requirements. The cost of failing to<br \/>\nkeep these roles straight will most likely<br \/>\nresult in one of two things. Either the Institute<br \/>\nwill be forced to reconsider the permissive<br \/>\nnature of the current rules for consulting, or<br \/>\nmore of our constituents will move to restrict<br \/>\nthe role(s) appraisers may fill in addressing<br \/>\nvaluation related issues before judicial and<br \/>\nquasi-judicial bodies. <\/p>\n<p>mailto:appeal@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada32 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer as a mentor<br \/>\n\u2013 you win and the profession wins<\/p>\n<p>By Duane Bates, AACI, Chair, Applied Experience Committee<br \/>\nand Suzanne de Jong, AACI, Member, Applied Experience Committee<\/p>\n<p>Applied Experience<\/p>\n<p>he strength and longevity of a profession is<br \/>\ndirectly tied to the ability and willingness<br \/>\nof its members to share their knowledge <\/p>\n<p>and experience with those entering the profession.<br \/>\nIn the appraisal profession, this transfer of<br \/>\nknowledge and experience has been formalized<br \/>\ninto the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) Applied<br \/>\nExperience Program (AEP) and is known as<br \/>\nmentorship.  <\/p>\n<p>Mentoring can be defined as \u201c\u2026 a process<br \/>\nfor the informal transmission of knowledge, social<br \/>\ncapital, and the psychosocial support perceived<br \/>\nby the recipient as relevant to work, career, or<br \/>\nprofessional development; mentoring entails<br \/>\ninformal communication, usually face-to-face<br \/>\nand during a sustained period of time, between a<br \/>\nperson who is perceived to have greater relevant<br \/>\nknowledge, wisdom, or experience (the mentor)<br \/>\nand a person who is perceived to have less (the <\/p>\n<p>prot\u00e9g\u00e9).\u201d (Bozeman, Feeney, 2007)<br \/>\nThis article identifies some of the key values of <\/p>\n<p>mentorship to our profession, with the hope that<br \/>\nexperienced members not currently involved in<br \/>\nactive mentorship will seek out opportunities to<br \/>\nshare their knowledge and expertise with others.<\/p>\n<p>Importance of mentoring to our profession<br \/>\nBelow are a few of the reasons why the mentorship<br \/>\nprocess is critical to the continued success of our<br \/>\nprofession:<br \/>\n\u2022 It contributes to a positive climate and promotes <\/p>\n<p>a clearer understanding of professional<br \/>\nresponsibilities and expectations. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 It can increase Candidate satisfaction and<br \/>\nretention in our profession by reducing a perceived<br \/>\nsense of isolation. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 It contributes to faster learning curves and results<br \/>\nin a better trained professional. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 It promotes a positive image of the profession<br \/>\nand reflects Candidate-centered values. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 It contributes to the development of partnerships<br \/>\nand\/or alliances that may be useful to the<br \/>\nprofession in the future. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 It provides a means of instructing a Candidate<br \/>\nin the \u2018first principles\u2019 and critical professional<br \/>\nskills as related to work experience.  <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 It provides practical skills to Candidates that<br \/>\nare not obtained through course work and<br \/>\ngives the Candidate a good understanding of<br \/>\nthe various specialization options available in<br \/>\nour profession, be it fee appraisal, consulting,<br \/>\nportfolio management, etc.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 It allows Candidates to acquire on-the-job<br \/>\nexperience, while being given guidance by an<br \/>\nexperienced member who is able to reinforce<br \/>\nthe Candidate\u2019s achievements and indentify<br \/>\nareas requiring improvement.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Studies have shown that members who have<br \/>\nreceived direct mentorship when joining a<br \/>\nprofession have significantly greater success<br \/>\nrates than those who did not.  <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mentoring can help to reduce insurance claims<br \/>\nassociated with newly-designated members.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The mentorship process prepares the<br \/>\nCandidate to successfully complete the final<br \/>\ntwo requirements to achieving designation,<br \/>\ni.e., the applied experience written exam and<br \/>\nthe professional competency interview.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits to the mentor<br \/>\nWe often forget about the benefits received<br \/>\nby those who take on a mentorship role. If<br \/>\nyou ask most mentors why they choose to<br \/>\nvolunteer their time in this way, you will find<br \/>\nthat they strongly believe they get as much<br \/>\nfrom the mentor\/mentee relationship as the<br \/>\nmentee.  <\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 33click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Applied Experience Committee<br \/>\nDuane Bates, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nJohn Clark, AACI, Fellow<br \/>\nTroy Davidson, CRA<br \/>\nSuzanne de Jong, AACI<br \/>\nDavid Highfield, AACI<br \/>\nCharles Johnstone, AACI<br \/>\nSusan McRury, CRA<br \/>\nJohn Bridal, UBC\u00a0<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\naec@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>Some of the benefits mentors have<br \/>\nidentified include:<br \/>\n\u2022 One of the best ways of solidifying your <\/p>\n<p>knowledge in a particular area is by sharing<br \/>\nit with others in an interactive environment.<br \/>\nThrough the mentorship process, the mentee<br \/>\nmay challenge commonly held ideas or<br \/>\nconcepts of the mentor. This can often lead<br \/>\nto the development of new and improved<br \/>\nprocesses. As with anything, an unbiased new<br \/>\nset of eyes often shines a critical light on long<br \/>\nheld ideas.  <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mentorship creates opportunities for experienced<br \/>\nprofessionals to strengthen their knowledge base<br \/>\nand improve communication skills. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mentorship enhances the leadership, teaching<br \/>\nand coaching skills of mentors and encourages<br \/>\nthem to become more reflective practitioners. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mentorship creates new support networks<br \/>\nwith other professionals in the field and<br \/>\npromotes greater collegiality among<br \/>\nprofessionals within and across institutions. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mentorship provides intrinsic satisfaction by<br \/>\nhelping emerging professionals develop to<br \/>\ntheir potential. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mentorship allows the mentor to demonstrate<br \/>\nprofessionalism and a commitment to personal<br \/>\nand professional development. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mentorship promotes the professional<br \/>\nrecognition of mentors for their commitment<br \/>\nto developing the talents of new professionals. <\/p>\n<p>It is the goal of the Applied Experience<br \/>\nCommittee to continue to increase the mentor<br \/>\nresources available on AIC\u2019s website. If you<br \/>\nare a designated member who has been<br \/>\ncontemplating the idea of taking on a mentorship <\/p>\n<p>role for some time, we strongly encourage<br \/>\nyou to take the step of entering into a mentor\/<br \/>\nmentee relationship with a Candidate. You will<br \/>\nnot regret it. <\/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>mailto:aec@aicanada.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.eris.ca<br \/>\nmailto:info@eris.ca<br \/>\nmailto:info@eris.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada34 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Learning Advisory<\/p>\n<p>Two thumbs<br \/>\nup for statistics education <\/p>\n<p>By Charles Abromaitis, AACI<br \/>\nMember, Learning Advisory Committee <\/p>\n<p>ata analysis skills have always been<br \/>\na pillar of quality appraisal work.<br \/>\nToday, with the explosion of data <\/p>\n<p>sources, the ability to manage and evaluate<br \/>\ndata is more important than ever. The Appraisal<br \/>\nInstitute of Canada (AIC) has responded to this<br \/>\nneed by encouraging the development of the<br \/>\nUniversity of British Columbia (UBC) BUSI 344<br \/>\ncourse on \u2018Statistical and Computer Applications<br \/>\nin valuation,\u2019 and endorsing it as a requirement<br \/>\nfor designation. Yet, since its 2007 introduction,<br \/>\nthe BUSI 344 course has met with skepticism<br \/>\nfrom some students and a vocal minority of the <\/p>\n<p>appraisal community. Their primary concern is<br \/>\nthat BUSI 344\u2019s content is not relevant to typical<br \/>\nappraisal practice. <\/p>\n<p>While it can be acknowledged that the<br \/>\nfirst couple of terms for BUSI 344 were rough<br \/>\nfor students, as UBC worked out the kinks,<br \/>\nsubsequent terms have improved greatly and<br \/>\nthe student success rate is high. The criticism<br \/>\nthat remains for BUSI 344 chiefly falls into two<br \/>\ncategories:<br \/>\n1) I will never use most of this content in my <\/p>\n<p>appraisal practice; what is the point of<br \/>\nstudying it? and<\/p>\n<p>D<br \/>\n\u201cThe future of appraisal <\/p>\n<p>does not lie in more<br \/>\nor better data, but in<br \/>\nhow well you extract <\/p>\n<p>meaning from it.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>2) BUSI 344 is about computerized mass<br \/>\nappraisal, and should be left to the assessment<br \/>\nstudents. I have no intention of working as an<br \/>\nassessor. <\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 35click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>learning Advisory Committee<br \/>\nDavid Highfield, AACI \u2013 Chair<br \/>\nApril Green, Candidate<br \/>\nWayne Kipp, AACI<br \/>\nvikki Leslie, Qualifications Officer<br \/>\nCharles Abromaitis, AACI<br \/>\nDuane Bates, AACI<br \/>\nDavid Shum, AACI<br \/>\nTo contact this committee, email:<br \/>\nlac@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>BUSI 344 structure and content<br \/>\nBUSI 344 is a degree credit course within the<br \/>\nUBC Diploma in Urban Land Economics. The<br \/>\ncourse, which is broadly comprised of 10 lessons<br \/>\nand two projects, examines how statistics<br \/>\nand computer applications can be applied in a<br \/>\nwide variety of valuation contexts. For students<br \/>\nunfamiliar with data analysis, BUSI 344 is<br \/>\ncertainly a challenging course. But, perhaps this<br \/>\nis to be expected because good data analysis is<br \/>\nchallenging in itself. <\/p>\n<p>A large part of the course focuses on how<br \/>\nexploratory data analysis, regression analysis,<br \/>\nand other statistical tools can be applied in<br \/>\nsingle property appraisal. The materials also<br \/>\ncover automated valuation models (AvMs)<br \/>\nand geographic information systems (GISs).<br \/>\nNumerous case studies highlight practical<br \/>\nappraisal applications of these principles and<br \/>\ntechniques, requiring hands-on computer work with<br \/>\nExcel spreadsheets and SPSS statistical software.<\/p>\n<p>Why do valuation<br \/>\nprofessionals need BUSI 344?<br \/>\n\u201cThe future is here. It is just not evenly distributed<br \/>\nyet,\u201d said famed sci-fi writer William Gibson.<\/p>\n<p>BUSI 344 helps you to apply data analysis<br \/>\ntools to your appraisal problems, aiding your<br \/>\ncareer and saving the world in the process.<br \/>\nOkay, maybe that goes a bit far, but it is clear<br \/>\nthat technology has changed how appraisers<br \/>\ndo business. valuation fundamentals have not<br \/>\nchanged much over the past couple of decades<br \/>\n\u2013 nor should they as they are based on a sound<br \/>\nbody of knowledge \u2013 but, the diversity and level<br \/>\nof sophistication in applying these fundamentals<br \/>\nhave changed. <\/p>\n<p>The data analysis techniques for \u2018traditional\u2019<br \/>\nappraisal work were developed in a very different<br \/>\nworld from what we see today. Databases today<br \/>\nare computerized and data is nearly limitless.<br \/>\nThe future of appraisal does not lie in more or<br \/>\nbetter data, but in how well you extract meaning<br \/>\nfrom it. Many contemporary appraisers lack the <\/p>\n<p>knowledge and skills necessary to compete in<br \/>\nthis changing environment. Appraisal education<br \/>\nmust consider long-term trends, because our<br \/>\ndata analytic techniques have to make sense in<br \/>\nthe world in which they will be used, not the<br \/>\nworld in which they started.<\/p>\n<p>Existing mainstream appraisal work is<br \/>\nevolving, illustrated by the erosion of residential<br \/>\nmortgage finance valuation work. With this<br \/>\ntrend advancing, it is naive to think the future<br \/>\nof valuation practice lies in a continuation of the<br \/>\nlarge volume, low margin residential mortgage<br \/>\nmarket. As a result, residential appraisers are<br \/>\nseeking a diversified client base, and servicing<br \/>\nthese new clients requires new skills. Data<br \/>\nanalysis is one of these skills, and, as our<br \/>\nprofession expands, new training is needed<br \/>\nand forward-looking education programs must<br \/>\nprovide for the skill-set of tomorrow\u2019s valuation<br \/>\nprofessional. <\/p>\n<p>Consider the feedback from several BUSI 344<br \/>\ngraduates, who offer a positive experience with<br \/>\nthis course and also have interesting views on the<br \/>\nvaluation profession. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am a strong believer in higher education.<br \/>\nNot everything learned for the CRA designation<br \/>\nshould be directly related to doing a residential<br \/>\nappraisal. When you get a degree in university,<br \/>\nyou often take courses that may not be related<br \/>\nto your field. You wonder why you take them, <\/p>\n<p>but later in your career you realize it was all part<br \/>\nof being a well-rounded, diversely educated<br \/>\nperson (i.e., a professional).\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI strongly disagree that assessment is<br \/>\nassessment and appraisal is appraisal. The<br \/>\ncorrect statement is valuation is valuation. All<br \/>\nthat changes is the purpose and scope of the<br \/>\nassignment, not the first principles of value.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur industry is changing; we need to<br \/>\nkeep current and so do our courses. The AIC<br \/>\nrepresents all facets of real property valuation.<br \/>\nWe should be proud of the fact that our core<br \/>\neducation allows us to make a wide range<br \/>\nof career choices, moving from independent<br \/>\ncontractor, to private sector consulting firms, to<br \/>\nthe public sector and back again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the current speed of change, today\u2019s<br \/>\nCandidates will encounter a different mar-<br \/>\nketplace, particularly by the time they reach<br \/>\nfull professional productivity in five years or<br \/>\nmore. Consequently, the professional educa-<br \/>\ntion program must aim forward, anticipating<br \/>\nthe skills that will be needed years from now.<br \/>\nRecognizing that the future of the valuation<br \/>\nprofession depends on adaptation to changing<br \/>\nindustry demands, the AIC and its education<br \/>\npartner UBC, have developed BUSI 344 to<br \/>\ndirectly address William Gibson\u2019s uneven dis-<br \/>\ntribution of the future \u2013 achieving the future\u2019s<br \/>\npotential now. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAppraisal education<br \/>\nmust consider long-term<br \/>\ntrends, because our data<br \/>\nanalytic techniques have <\/p>\n<p>to make sense in the<br \/>\nworld in which they will <\/p>\n<p>be used, not the world in<br \/>\nwhich they started.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>mailto:lac@aicanada.ca<\/p>\n<p>UBC Real Estate Division <\/p>\n<p>Professional Development Courses       www.realestate.ubc.ca          <\/p>\n<p> Contact Us<br \/>\n Toll-free:  1.877.775.7733 Email:  cpd@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca<br \/>\n Fax:  604.822.1900 Web:  www.realestate.ubc.ca<\/p>\n<p>the UnIversIty of brItIsh ColUmbIa<\/p>\n<p>Topics offered include:<\/p>\n<p> \u2022 Valuing Green Properties: Residential and Commercial<br \/>\n \u2022 Financial Reporting: Real Property Appraisal and IFRS<br \/>\n \u2022 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) \u2013 Winning Strategies<br \/>\n \u2022 Exposure &#038; Marketing Time: Valuation Impacts<br \/>\n \u2022 Adjustment Support in the Direct Comparison Approach<br \/>\n \u2022 Residential Appraisal Basics  \/ Commercial Appraisal Basics<br \/>\n \u2022 Valuation of Property Impairments and Contamination<br \/>\n \u2022 Speciality Valuation: Agricultural, Multi-Family, Business <\/p>\n<p>Enterprise, Submerged Land, Hotel, Office, Seniors Facilities,<br \/>\nMachinery and Equipment Valuation <\/p>\n<p> \u2022 Creative Critical Thinking<br \/>\n \u2022 Decision Analysis<br \/>\n \u2022 Highest and Best Use Analysis<br \/>\n \u2022 Appraisal Review<br \/>\n \u2022 Lease Analysis<br \/>\n \u2022 Urban Infrastructure<br \/>\n \u2022 Expropriation Valuation<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s successful real estate professional is creative, analytical, adaptable, and committed to lifelong<br \/>\nlearning. The Real Estate Division at UBC\u2019s Sauder School of Business offers a series of short online<br \/>\nprofessional development courses aimed at real estate practitioners\u2019 continuing education needs. <\/p>\n<p>All UBC Real Estate Division continuing professional development (CPD) courses are offered through<br \/>\ndistance education in self-study format or as a live online webinar. Completion of a CPD course<br \/>\nwill earn you a UBC award of completion, plus guaranteed credits towards the Appraisal Institute of<br \/>\nCanada\u2019s Continuing Professional Development (AIC CPD) requirements.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, visit www.realestate.ubc.ca\/cpd<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca<br \/>\nmailto:cpd@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca\/cpd<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca\/cpd<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca<br \/>\nmailto:cpd@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 37click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Spotlight on Continuing Professional Development<\/p>\n<p>FEED YOUR FUTURE<br \/>\nwith CPD FRIDAYS<\/p>\n<p>he UBC Real Estate Division continues<br \/>\nits series of live, online, web-based<br \/>\nseminars or webinars on Friday, <\/p>\n<p>June 4, 2010, from 8 am-10 am Pacific time<br \/>\n(11 am-1 pm Eastern time). These CPD Fridays<br \/>\nwebinars consist of a two-hour presentation<br \/>\nwith an expert instructor, who will present an<br \/>\ninteractive online classroom session and answer<br \/>\nany questions you may have. By attending the<br \/>\nsession and completing two hours of pre-read-<br \/>\ning on your own, you will receive four AIC CPD<br \/>\ncredit hours. There is no quiz or exam required<br \/>\nto receive these credits.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we highlight two upcoming<br \/>\nwebinars in the UBC Real Estate Division\u2019s CPD<br \/>\nFridays series. Feed Your Future!<\/p>\n<p>CPd 126:\u00a0 Getting to Green \u2013 Energy<br \/>\nEfficient and Sustainable Housing<br \/>\nPresented June 4, 2010 by Paula Steele, MA, LEED AP<br \/>\nThe Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) National<br \/>\nConference is in victoria, BC from June 2-5<br \/>\nthis year, with the theme \u2018Green &#038; Global in<br \/>\nthe Garden City.\u2019 The conference is sure to be<br \/>\nhighly informative and thought provoking,<br \/>\nand you cannot beat the location. However,<br \/>\nfor the many AIC members across Canada who<br \/>\nare unable to attend the conference this year,<br \/>\nwe have scheduled a similarly green-themed<br \/>\nwebinar for June 4. <\/p>\n<p>The CPD 126 course covers \u2018green\u2019 issues<br \/>\nfor residential properties. The key focus<br \/>\nis on energy efficiency and its benefits <\/p>\n<p>for cost savings, improved comfort,<br \/>\nand environmental impact. The course<br \/>\nalso touches on sustainability issues<br \/>\nbeyond energy consumption, including<br \/>\nwater conservation and efficient waste<br \/>\nmanagement.  <\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Getting to Green\u2019 course is aimed<br \/>\nat a variety of audiences ranging from<br \/>\nhomeowners to government agencies, and, in<br \/>\nparticular, real estate professionals. valuation<br \/>\nprofessionals will benefit in many ways from<br \/>\nattending this course, both personally and<br \/>\nprofessionally.  <\/p>\n<p>Appraisal requires an in-depth<br \/>\nunderstanding of market forces and market<br \/>\nparticipants, both of which are increasingly<br \/>\ninfluenced by green issues. Once seen only as a<br \/>\nfringe consideration, the consideration of green<br \/>\nissues is now deeply rooted in Canada\u2019s social<br \/>\nand political fabric \u2013 and this is perhaps seen<br \/>\nnowhere else quite as tangibly as in real estate.  <\/p>\n<p>The economic impact of green issues in<br \/>\nreal estate must be understood by valuators \u2013<br \/>\nfrom the highly conceptual, macro-economic<br \/>\nperspective right down to the specific pricing,<br \/>\nbuying, and selling decisions of vendors and<br \/>\npurchasers.  <\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Getting to Green\u2019 course spends a<br \/>\nconsiderable effort in explaining the building<br \/>\nscience behind green real estate and how<br \/>\nthis is manifested in residential properties.<br \/>\nThis physical aspect is critical for valuation<br \/>\nprofessionals, because you cannot appraise it <\/p>\n<p>if you do not know what you are looking for or<br \/>\nunderstand what you see. With green features<br \/>\nincreasingly built into residences and with<br \/>\nmarket participants increasingly demanding<br \/>\nmore, the valuation professional must be able<br \/>\nto recognize these green features, be able to<br \/>\nanalyze their pros and cons, and, in the end,<br \/>\nevaluate what impact they may have on real<br \/>\nproperty value.<\/p>\n<p>All this and more will be discussed in this<br \/>\n\u2018Green Residential\u2019 webinar and explained in<br \/>\nthe associated workbook and online reading<br \/>\nmaterials. If you cannot attend the victoria<br \/>\nAIC Conference in person, then we urge<br \/>\nyou to consider attending this live online<br \/>\npresentation instead. We look forward to<br \/>\nseeing you online on June 4.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming CPd friday webinars:<br \/>\n\u2022 Friday, June 4, 2010: CPD 126 Getting to <\/p>\n<p>Green \u2013 Energy Efficient and Sustainable<br \/>\nHousing<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Friday, October 1, 2010: CPD 109 Lease<br \/>\nAnalysis<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Friday, November 5, 2010:<br \/>\n&#8211;  CPD 110: Creative Critical Thinking: <\/p>\n<p>Advancing Appraisal to Strategic Advising<br \/>\n&#8211;  CPD 127: Property Tax Management and <\/p>\n<p>Assessment Appeals<br \/>\nFor more information on these and other UBC<br \/>\nCPD offerings, please visit our website:<br \/>\nwww.realestate.ubc.ca\/webinar or www.<br \/>\nrealestate.ubc.ca\/cpd <\/p>\n<p>Learning Advisory<\/p>\n<p>T<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca\/webinar<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca\/cpd<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.realestate.ubc.ca\/cpd<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada38 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/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 January 23, 2010 to April 15, 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 23 janvier au 15 avril, 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 January 23, 2010 to April 15, 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 23 janvier au 15 avril 2010:<\/p>\n<p>AlBERtA<br \/>\nDawn Achtemichuk<br \/>\nAlyson Jane Balfour<br \/>\nSamantha Chan<br \/>\nKatarina Sterbenc<\/p>\n<p>BRItISH ColUMBIA<br \/>\nShaun R. Blythen<br \/>\nCathy Colborne<br \/>\nJohnny Grewal<br \/>\nBenjamin Lowther<br \/>\nThomas D. Trowbridge<\/p>\n<p>MANItoBA<br \/>\nMichelle Baisinger<\/p>\n<p>NEW BRUNSWICk<br \/>\nMel vincent<\/p>\n<p>NoVA SCotIA<br \/>\nBrian AuCoin<br \/>\nDavid Dawood<\/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>oNtARIo<br \/>\nDavid Appiah<br \/>\nWarren Coffell<br \/>\nThomas Davidoff<br \/>\nKimberly A. Dickinson<br \/>\nCheryl Lynn Duggan<br \/>\nGreg Falkner<\/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 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>\n<p>AlBERtA<br \/>\nKarim Daya<br \/>\nSanjit Singh  <\/p>\n<p>AACI<\/p>\n<p>BRItISH ColUMBIA<br \/>\nBrian W. Brown<br \/>\nMegan A. Brunato<br \/>\nSuzanne P. Clarke<br \/>\nAndrea Franz<br \/>\nDavid K M. How<br \/>\nShari L. Jablonski<br \/>\nJeom Kim<br \/>\nTyra Luckhurst<br \/>\nClifford A. Smirl<br \/>\nLinda Waterfall McGuire<\/p>\n<p>oNtARIo<br \/>\nJeffrey A. Grad<br \/>\nEric A. Kushner<br \/>\nTim R. MacLeod<br \/>\nYan Zhuang  <\/p>\n<p>CRA<\/p>\n<p>AlBERtA<br \/>\nChristina M. Galavan<br \/>\nHeather P. Roach<br \/>\nDavid J. Robinson<\/p>\n<p>BRItISH ColUMBIA<br \/>\nWalter A. Hames<br \/>\nJon P. vooys<\/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>NoVA SCotIA<br \/>\nBrian L. Barkhouse<\/p>\n<p>oNtARIo<br \/>\nGraham M. Adams<br \/>\nvictor D. Caratun<br \/>\nCalvin Perry Colard<br \/>\nMarc Dallaire<br \/>\nNancy J. Donati<br \/>\nMelissa G. Fialho<br \/>\nDiana J. Gardner<\/p>\n<p>Robert L. Isbester<br \/>\nJames J. Jacques<br \/>\nJoseph Lee<br \/>\nMurray P. Moore<br \/>\nPamela Poste<br \/>\nAlex R. Rudenberg<br \/>\nJennifer A J. Sebele<\/p>\n<p>SASkAtCHEWAN<br \/>\nLorne John Woitas<\/p>\n<p>BRItISH ColUMBIA<br \/>\nJulie T. Chu<br \/>\nEric K. Fung<br \/>\nMichael Ryan Lamont<\/p>\n<p>Harold Colin Graham<br \/>\nJason Henry<br \/>\nGord J. Jones<br \/>\nEric Knight<br \/>\nAhsan Paracha<br \/>\nZachary Read<br \/>\nChi Fung Wong<\/p>\n<p>oNtARIo<br \/>\nClinton A. Harwood<br \/>\nJason Lee<\/p>\n<p>Tien Kim Nguyen<br \/>\nJeremy A. Silburtr <\/p>\n<p>SASkAtCHEWAN<br \/>\nJean Miketinac<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 39click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>News<\/p>\n<p>IN MEMORIAM<\/p>\n<p>CRITICAL DATES<br \/>\nJune 2\u20135, 2010 \u2013 AIC Annual Conference, victoria, BC<\/p>\n<p>friday, June 4, 2010 \u2013 AIC AGM \u2013 victoria, BC 3:15 pm<\/p>\n<p>Mid-August 2010 \u2013 Dues E-invoices emailed to members<\/p>\n<p>September 30, 2010 \u2013 Candidates\u2019 Course Per Year Deadline (Can-<br \/>\ndidates must successfully complete a university level course between<br \/>\nOctober 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010)<\/p>\n<p>September 30, 2010 \u2013 Deadline for payment of member dues <\/p>\n<p>Les membres suivant de l\u2019Institut canadien des \u00e9valuateurs sont d\u00e9c\u00e9d\u00e9s.<br \/>\nAu nom de tous ceux qui oeuvrent de pr\u00e8s ou de loin au sein de l\u2019Institut<br \/>\net de la profession, nous exprimons nos plus sinc\u00e8res condol\u00e9ances \u00e0 les<br \/>\nfamilles, amis et associ\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<p>The following members of the Appraisal Institute of Canada have<br \/>\npassed away. On behalf of everyone connected with the Institute and<br \/>\nthe profession, we extend our sincerest sympathies to the families,<br \/>\nfriends and associates.<\/p>\n<p>William Beer, CRA \u2013 Charlottetown<br \/>\nRoland Cusson, AACI \u2013 St. Lambert<br \/>\nMichael Perkins, CRA \u2013 Toronto<\/p>\n<p>www.aicanada.ca<br \/>\nVISIt uS At:<\/p>\n<p>State-of-the-Art Dictionary + Powerful Statistics Text<br \/>\nLearn the Specialized Language of Real Estate Today<br \/>\nThis state-of-the-art reference includes 5,000-plus<br \/>\ndefinitions as well as a robust online component!<\/p>\n<p>The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Fifth Edition<br \/>\nPrice: $85* Member price: $70*<\/p>\n<p>Unleash the Power of Statistics<br \/>\nConquer statistical analysis and demonstrate<br \/>\nprofessionalism that will impress the most<br \/>\ndemanding clients.<\/p>\n<p>An Introduction to Statistics for Appraisers<br \/>\nPrice: $60* Member price: $50*<\/p>\n<p>Buy the package and save more than 10%!<br \/>\nPrice: $125* Member Price: $105*<\/p>\n<p>ORDER NOW!<br \/>\nVisit www.appraisalinstitute.org\/AIC<br \/>\n*Plus shipping and handling. <\/p>\n<p>WINNING AI SET! <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Exu1AnIlMM\"><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=fDXS1n7PbQ#?secret=Exu1AnIlMM\" data-secret=\"Exu1AnIlMM\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.appraisalinstitute.org\/AIC<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada40 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>international challenges and<br \/>\nopportunities in developing countries <\/p>\n<p> Introduction<br \/>\nThis article explores the importance of property<br \/>\nvaluation as a function of a modern land<br \/>\nadministration system (LAS), with particular<br \/>\nfocus on its relevance in helping address some<br \/>\nof the challenges faced by developing countries<br \/>\nthat need infrastructure for fair and equitable<br \/>\ntaxation, better land use control, efficient<br \/>\nproperty and credit markets and access to<br \/>\ninternational capital markets. Such infrastructure,<br \/>\nincluding property valuation, is essential in<br \/>\nformalized property markets to encourage<br \/>\ndomestic as well as foreign direct investment in<br \/>\nland, which is necessary to economic growth and<br \/>\nwealth creation. <\/p>\n<p>In the past two decades, forces such as<br \/>\nglobalization, securitization of real estate, growth<br \/>\nin capital markets, climate change, changing<br \/>\ndemographics and enabling technology continue<br \/>\nto drive the need for sophisticated national<br \/>\nconcepts in integrated land management. At<br \/>\none end of the spectrum, in North America<br \/>\nand Europe, elements of land administration<br \/>\nsystems (including property valuation) are being<br \/>\nintegrated into seamless business lines, where<br \/>\nclients have focused access to a suite of property-<br \/>\nrelated services that inform their decisions in<br \/>\nchanging global property markets. Real estate<br \/>\nservice providers are shifting their business<br \/>\nmodels through strategic thinking and business <\/p>\n<p>By Bruce Turner, AACI<\/p>\n<p>Valuation<br \/>\n\u201cValuation professionals <\/p>\n<p>can contribute <\/p>\n<p>significantly to fill the <\/p>\n<p>decision-making <\/p>\n<p>information vacuum <\/p>\n<p>in developing <\/p>\n<p>countries, and <\/p>\n<p>consequently benefit <\/p>\n<p>their own professional <\/p>\n<p>development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 41click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>planning, force field analysis, re-engineered<br \/>\nbusiness processes for cross-functional<br \/>\noperations and improved service delivery,<br \/>\naccompanied by development of international<br \/>\nprofessional standards. <\/p>\n<p>At the other end, developing countries in<br \/>\nSouth-East Asia and Africa are receiving advice<br \/>\nthrough internationally funded projects about<br \/>\nhow to establish the basic operations of a land<br \/>\nadministration system and to introduce the<br \/>\nfundamentals for functional property markets.<br \/>\nOf the 227 world nations, approximately 40 can<br \/>\nclaim to have formal comprehensive property<br \/>\nmarkets (Williamson and Wallace, 2007).<\/p>\n<p>Emerging property markets \u2013 including<br \/>\nexamples like Thailand and India \u2013 represent<br \/>\ninvestor-driven demand for valuation services.<br \/>\nA less well represented need for valuation<br \/>\ninformation to support decision-making lies in <\/p>\n<p>according to a recent German study, the<br \/>\nmagnitude and relevance of FDI in land is<br \/>\ngrowing rapidly. And while FDI in land in<br \/>\ndeveloping countries brings many benefits to<br \/>\ndeveloping countries, the commercial pressures<br \/>\non land are worldwide and not always positive \u2013<br \/>\nparticularly where policy- and decision-makers do<br \/>\nnot have the benefit of information from efficient<br \/>\nLAS, which exist in formalized property markets.1<\/p>\n<p>valuation professionals can contribute<br \/>\nsignificantly to fill the decision-making<br \/>\ninformation vacuum in developing countries,<br \/>\nand consequently benefit their own professional<br \/>\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n<p> Valuation:<br \/>\na pillar in land administration<br \/>\nA land administration framework helps provide<br \/>\nvaluation experts with context for how their <\/p>\n<p>Sustainable<br \/>\n Development<\/p>\n<p>Economic, Social &#038;<br \/>\nEnvironmental<\/p>\n<p>Land Tenure<\/p>\n<p>Titles, Mortgages &#038; Easements<\/p>\n<p>Secure Legal Rights<\/p>\n<p>Land Value<\/p>\n<p>Assessment of land value<\/p>\n<p>Collection of property tax<\/p>\n<p>Land Use<\/p>\n<p>Policies and Spatial planning<\/p>\n<p>Control of land use<\/p>\n<p>Land Development<\/p>\n<p>Construction planning and Permits<\/p>\n<p>Regulation and Implementation<\/p>\n<p>Land Information<br \/>\nInfrustructures<\/p>\n<p>Built and Natural Environment<br \/>\nData Sets<\/p>\n<p>the demand by multi-nationals and developed<br \/>\ncountries for large land tracts in developing and<br \/>\nleast-developed countries in Africa, Latin America<br \/>\nand South East Asia. Demand that has recently<br \/>\nescalated due to factors such as climate change,<br \/>\nclimate obligations, political support for agro-<br \/>\nfuels, and trade liberalization \u2013 factors which<br \/>\nwere exacerbated by 2007-08 food crises and the<br \/>\nfinancial crisis of 2008. Although information is<br \/>\nscanty on individual transactions, their scope is<br \/>\nevident in the single deals which have been as<br \/>\nlarge as 1.3 million hectares.i Such land concession<br \/>\ndecisions, made in the absence of functional land<br \/>\nadministration systems (providing for secure<br \/>\nland tenure, land use control and land valuation<br \/>\ninformation) can increase conflict and make long-<br \/>\nterm impact evaluation difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Foreign direct investment (FDI) in landii <\/p>\n<p>has received little attention in past. However, <\/p>\n<p>FIGURE 1:<br \/>\nGlobal view of a modern land administration system3<\/p>\n<p>land development: the building<br \/>\nof new infrastructure; the<br \/>\nimplementation of construction<br \/>\nplanning; and the change of land use<br \/>\nthrough planning permission and<br \/>\ngranting of permits.<\/p>\n<p>land tenure: the allocation and<br \/>\nsecurity of rights in lands; the legal<br \/>\nsurveys to determine the parcel<br \/>\nboundaries; the transfer of property<br \/>\nor use from one party to another<br \/>\nthrough sale or lease; and the<br \/>\nmanagement and adjudication of<br \/>\ndoubts and disputes regarding rights<br \/>\nand parcel boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>land Value: the assessment of<br \/>\nthe value of land and properties;<br \/>\nthe gathering of revenues through<br \/>\ntaxation; and the management and<br \/>\nadjudication of land valuation and<br \/>\ntaxation disputes.<\/p>\n<p>land Use: the control of land use<br \/>\nthrough adoption of planning<br \/>\npolicies and land use regulations at<br \/>\nnational, regional\/federal, and local<br \/>\nlevels; the enforcement of land use<br \/>\nregulations; and the management and<br \/>\nadjudication of land use conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>Efficient Land Market Efficient Land Use Management<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada42 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary Stages Market Stages<\/p>\n<p>Land Land Rights Land Trading Land Market Complex<br \/>\nCommodities<br \/>\nMarket<\/p>\n<p>Societal<br \/>\nResources<\/p>\n<p>Secure Tenures<\/p>\n<p>Initial Grants<\/p>\n<p>Private<br \/>\nOwnership<\/p>\n<p>Land Transfer<\/p>\n<p>Land<br \/>\nSecuritization<\/p>\n<p>Dynamic Land<br \/>\nTrading and<br \/>\nSecuritization<\/p>\n<p>Added Investment<\/p>\n<p>Parcellation<br \/>\nProcedures<\/p>\n<p>Financial<br \/>\nInstruments<\/p>\n<p>Dynamic trading<br \/>\nin Complex<br \/>\nCommodities<\/p>\n<p>Secondary<br \/>\nSecuritization<\/p>\n<p>Corporatization of<br \/>\nLand Ownership<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Social<br \/>\nStability<\/p>\n<p>Initial Resource<br \/>\nDistribution<\/p>\n<p>Resource<br \/>\nReallocation<\/p>\n<p>Wealth Generator Multiplier Effect<\/p>\n<p>1 2 3 4 5<br \/>\nStage<\/p>\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<p>Result<\/p>\n<p>Wealth<br \/>\nAcceleration<\/p>\n<p>Land Distribution<\/p>\n<p>Simple Land Market<\/p>\n<p>Mature Property Market<\/p>\n<p>services relate to other professionals in aiding<br \/>\npolicy- and decision-makers to achieve multi-<br \/>\ndimensional goals in sustainable development<br \/>\n(i.e., economic, social, environmental and<br \/>\ncultural). As Figure 1 indicates, valuation is an<br \/>\nessential pillar of the modern land administration<br \/>\nsystem whether one is considering property<br \/>\nmarkets in developed or developing countries.<br \/>\nLand administration systems (LAS) provide<br \/>\nthe framework for policy implementation and<br \/>\nsupport information transparency necessary to<br \/>\nefficient land markets by drawing together the<br \/>\nfour land administration functions of land tenure,<br \/>\nland value, land use and land development.2<br \/>\nProfessional appraisers should understand<br \/>\nhow these functions are inter-related and may<br \/>\neven take them for granted when working in<br \/>\nmature property markets that are prevalent in<br \/>\ndeveloped countries. However, it is important to<br \/>\nrecognize the paradigm shifts that are occurring<br \/>\nin modern land administration systems in<br \/>\ndeveloped countries, and equally important <\/p>\n<p>to consider how valuation contributes to the<br \/>\nland administration systems that are being<br \/>\ncreated in developing countries. The latter is<br \/>\nour focus in this article, as we consider the need<br \/>\nfor shifting from informal to formal property<br \/>\nmarkets in developing countries.<\/p>\n<p> Baseline: moving from<br \/>\ninformal to formal property<br \/>\nmarkets in developing countries<br \/>\nThere is evidence of significant correlation<br \/>\nbetween development of effective land<br \/>\nadministration systems and the transition from<br \/>\ninformal to formal property markets.4 Before<br \/>\nconsidering the interaction between land<br \/>\nadministration systems and property markets,<br \/>\nit is helpful to consider what informal markets<br \/>\nare, and why their transition to formal property<br \/>\nmarkets is generally desirable.<\/p>\n<p>Property markets may be described as more<br \/>\nor less formal according to the extent to which<br \/>\nmarket activities are authorized and supported <\/p>\n<p>by government. (Williamson and Wallace, 2007)<br \/>\nInformal markets have met local needs in <\/p>\n<p>the local property markets of some countries<br \/>\nfor many years. People have relied on local<br \/>\nauthorities to recognize and validate local<br \/>\nland transactions and transfers.5 Where there<br \/>\nwas limited need for regional or international<br \/>\nproperty markets, people tended to place greater<br \/>\ntrust in local officials and locally held records.<br \/>\nWhere public trust in central governments is not<br \/>\nstrong, and where corruption is commonplace, it<br \/>\nis seen as preferable to trust local people. There<br \/>\ncan also be resistance to a movement toward<br \/>\nformal markets where central governments<br \/>\nintroduce onerous property transaction fees and<br \/>\ntaxes, especially where people do not understand<br \/>\nthe broader benefits associated with a formal<br \/>\nproperty market.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, as property markets mature in<br \/>\ndeveloping countries, there is risk that locally<br \/>\napproved transfers will not be recognized by the<br \/>\ngovernment or by the courts. But, governments <\/p>\n<p>FIGURE 2:<br \/>\nEvolutionary stages to support formal property markets7<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 43click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>need to tread carefully in the transition to more<br \/>\nformal markets to avoid exacerbating land<br \/>\ntenure security problems, thereby potentially<br \/>\nincreasing conflict, as evidenced by eviction of<br \/>\nland occupiers in some developing countries.<br \/>\nEarly projects, focused on land titling, have<br \/>\nshown benefits such as improved access to<br \/>\ncredit, increased land values and tax collection,<br \/>\nbut, as discussed later, such narrowly focused<br \/>\nprojects are not sufficient to the development of<br \/>\ncomprehensive, formalized property markets. <\/p>\n<p>We have said that formal property<br \/>\nmarkets are defined by the degree to which<br \/>\ngovernments authorize and support the LAS.<br \/>\nThus, a key to success is that governments<br \/>\nunderstand their role in reducing corruption<br \/>\nand building public trust in land administration<br \/>\nto achieve the desired benefits (e.g., increased<br \/>\ntax revenue, land use control, wealth creation,<br \/>\neconomic growth and access to international<br \/>\ncapital markets). <\/p>\n<p>Williamson and Wallace, 2007 have<br \/>\ndescribed a five-stage evolutionary model<br \/>\nwhereby property markets advance from<br \/>\nbureaucratic land distribution (e.g., in post-war<br \/>\nperiods) to complex commodities markets<br \/>\ndesigned to help guide development of land<br \/>\nadministration systems, including valuation<br \/>\nservices, to promote a country\u2019s economic <\/p>\n<p>development (Figure 2).6 Advancing through<br \/>\neach stage \u2013 from land trading (3), through<br \/>\nland market (4) to complex commodities<br \/>\nmarket (5) \u2013 requires greater sophistication and<br \/>\nsupport from valuation professionals in order<br \/>\nto develop the investor and public confidence<br \/>\nnecessary to success in international market places.<\/p>\n<p> Helping to build capacity<br \/>\nin the shift from informal to<br \/>\nformal property markets<br \/>\nAlso key to successful transition to formalized<br \/>\nproperty markets is the ability of developing<br \/>\ncountries to draw on the collaborative experience<br \/>\nand expertise of professional practitioners to <\/p>\n<p>Financial Instruments<\/p>\n<p>Commodities Participants<\/p>\n<p>           Land Market<\/p>\n<p>Legal and Policy Framewo<br \/>\nrk<\/p>\n<p>Land<br \/>\nRegistration<\/p>\n<p>Land<br \/>\nValuation<\/p>\n<p>Financial<br \/>\nServicesCognitive Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Commitment<br \/>\nParticipation<br \/>\nTransparency<br \/>\nInventiveness<\/p>\n<p>Abstract thinking<br \/>\nShared <\/p>\n<p>understanding<\/p>\n<p>FIGURE 3:<br \/>\nLand market supports and enablers<\/p>\n<p>\u201cForces such as <\/p>\n<p>globalization, <\/p>\n<p>securitization of real <\/p>\n<p>estate, growth in capital <\/p>\n<p>markets, climate change, <\/p>\n<p>changing demographics <\/p>\n<p>and enabling technology <\/p>\n<p>continue to drive the <\/p>\n<p>need for sophisticated <\/p>\n<p>national concepts <\/p>\n<p>in integrated land <\/p>\n<p>management.\u201d <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oSGNFNEdFW\"><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=Jz4fyw0BOv#?secret=oSGNFNEdFW\" data-secret=\"oSGNFNEdFW\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada44 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>expedite the transition, which has taken decades<br \/>\nto accomplish in developed countries. Building<br \/>\ncapacity in the LAS of developing countries may<br \/>\nbe seen as an important part of the infrastructure<br \/>\nneeded to support global markets and to address<br \/>\ngrowing global challenges like climate obligations,<br \/>\nrecent food shortage crises or the 2008 financial<br \/>\ncrisis. In other words, building LAS capacity is<br \/>\nbroadly beneficial and presents professional growth<br \/>\nopportunities for LAS (including valuation) service<br \/>\nproviders and their professional organizations as they<br \/>\ncontinually adjust to increasingly global business and<br \/>\nmarket environments.<\/p>\n<p>Successful transition to formal property markets<br \/>\nrequires building capacity among local property<br \/>\nmarket participants, i.e., creating an awareness of <\/p>\n<p>the risks related to their informal markets and an<br \/>\nunderstanding of mechanisms and advantages<br \/>\nrelated to market formalization. A key focus in<br \/>\nsuccessful transition to formal property markets is<br \/>\ndevelopment of the cognitive capacity of property<br \/>\nmarket participants. As Williamson and Wallace<br \/>\nstate, \u201cany transitional process needs to start much<br \/>\nmore with people\u2019s attitudes, than with building GIS<br \/>\nand titling programs.\u201d8<\/p>\n<p>As appraisers know, people do n0t own land;<br \/>\nthey own rights to land \u2013 commonly referred to as<br \/>\na \u2018bundle of rights.\u2019 Those \u2018rights,\u2019 in whatever form<br \/>\nthey take, require valuation to facilitate decision-<br \/>\nmaking in formal markets. So, bridging the gap from<br \/>\ninformal to formal property markets necessary to<br \/>\neffective participation in regional or global markets <\/p>\n<p>(advancing from Stage 3 to 5 in Figure 2), means<br \/>\nbuilding the capacity to understand and benefit from<br \/>\nabstract notions about the \u2018bundle of rights.\u2019 Creative<br \/>\n\u2018unbundling\u2019 and commoditization, supported within<br \/>\na LAS frame, needs to be enabled by building the<br \/>\ncapacity of market participants to understand the<br \/>\nnature of the commodities. This capacity is critical<br \/>\nto shifting local market participants from simple<br \/>\nland trading, to creating and marketing abstract<br \/>\nland rights and complex commodities, related to<br \/>\nproperty. Williamson and Wallace illustrate the<br \/>\ncomplementary nature of cognitive capacity with<br \/>\nthe three \u2018pillars,\u2019 which have traditionally been<br \/>\nunderstood to support land markets (Figure 3).<\/p>\n<p> Building property<br \/>\nvaluation capacity<br \/>\nNot only do we need to create support among<br \/>\nmarket participants for, and public confidence<br \/>\nin formal markets, but, we also need to create<br \/>\nthe systemic capacity in the developing country<br \/>\nto deliver property market services \u2013 including<br \/>\nvaluation. <\/p>\n<p>Essentially, the developing country requires<br \/>\na scalable valuation system that builds public<br \/>\nand investor confidence to meet initial policy<br \/>\nrequirements for supporting taxation and land use<br \/>\ncontrol policies, but with an increasing capability<br \/>\nto deliver the professional services necessary to<br \/>\nvaluation of complex entities such as property related<br \/>\nderivative commodities and \u2018unbundled\u2019 land rights.<br \/>\nThis emphasizes the need for professional capacity, in<br \/>\ntandem with the jurisdiction\u2019s responsibility to build<br \/>\ninfrastructure to engender investor confidence by<br \/>\nproviding for rule of law, public services capacity and<br \/>\na national capability to attract FDI and compete for<br \/>\ncapital in international marketplaces.<\/p>\n<p>valuation professionals can play key roles in<br \/>\nhelping the developing country to build a functional<br \/>\nvaluation system that supports the transition from<br \/>\ninformal to formal property markets. Areas in which <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAppraisers and their professional organizations gain by contributing to coherent land <\/p>\n<p>management policies and to continuing improvement in land administration systems.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>mailto:jwasmuth@crvg.com<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"vMX1TaqVyb\"><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=vMX1TaqVyb\" data-secret=\"vMX1TaqVyb\" 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 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada 45click here to return to table 0f contents<\/p>\n<p>valuation professionals can contribute include all<br \/>\nthose necessary to a functional property valuation<br \/>\nsystem that supports government policy, and meets<br \/>\nmarket participants\u2019 needs within the broader<br \/>\nland administration system. A few areas where<br \/>\nprofessional\/technical advisors can help the<br \/>\ntransition to formal markets include:<br \/>\n\u2022 development of national policy around <\/p>\n<p>valuation (e.g., related to property tax \u2013<br \/>\nperiodic and transfer taxes, land use control<br \/>\nmechanisms, investment and financial<br \/>\nvehicles);<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 creation of the legal and legislative<br \/>\nframework to support early policy objectives<br \/>\nsuch as property taxation and land use<br \/>\ncontrols;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 development of governance and institutional<br \/>\nframeworks, and collaborative professional<br \/>\norganizations to enable valuation functions,<br \/>\nand sustain public confidence;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 creation of valuation capacity \u2013 including<br \/>\neducation, training and continuing professional<br \/>\ndevelopment; best practices benchmarking and<br \/>\nadaptation; and technological innovations to<br \/>\nmeet local needs;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 adaptation of valuation standards and<br \/>\nmethodologies appropriate to country<br \/>\ncircumstances and culture;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 specification of codes of conduct and<br \/>\ndevelopment of professional practices that<br \/>\nare respected in international property<br \/>\nmarkets;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 information management, related to<br \/>\nproperty databases (ensuring transparency,<br \/>\naccessibility and affordability of information<br \/>\nto support domestic and international<br \/>\ndecision-makers); and<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 public relations, education and awareness.<br \/>\nThere are significant challenges to building<br \/>\ncapacity in property valuation in a developing<br \/>\ncountry \u2013 valuations that support local market <\/p>\n<p>requirements, but also support evolution to<br \/>\nmature property markets, i.e., to encourage<br \/>\nwealth creation and economic growth, but<br \/>\nnot at the expense of destabilizing land<br \/>\ntenure, creating conflict or exacerbating local<br \/>\npoverty. If they take time to learn the local<br \/>\nculture, Western societies have the expertise<br \/>\nand experience to provide such guidance,<br \/>\nand, in turn, they can benefit from building<br \/>\ncollaborative relationships and expertise that<br \/>\nare a necessary preface to their own success in<br \/>\nresponding to global property market trends.<\/p>\n<p> Conclusion<br \/>\nParadigm shifts are occurring in land<br \/>\nadministration systems world-wide, responding<br \/>\nto global trends and the changing requirements<br \/>\nof international market participants. Developing<br \/>\ncountries need to build capacity in their LAS,<br \/>\nincluding property valuation systems. And<br \/>\nprofessionals in developed countries need<br \/>\nto grow their knowledge and awareness<br \/>\nto help ensure that clients, at home and<br \/>\nabroad, are better served, and that valuation<br \/>\nservices continue to be relevant in a changing<br \/>\nenvironment.<\/p>\n<p>Appraisers and their professional<br \/>\norganizations gain by contributing to coherent<br \/>\nland management policies and to continuing<br \/>\nimprovement in land administration systems.<br \/>\nDeveloping reliable valuation systems and<br \/>\nbuilding capacity to deliver valuation services<br \/>\nthroughout the evolutionary stages of<br \/>\ninternational property markets are an integral<br \/>\npart of that challenge.<\/p>\n<p>As appraisers gain a better understanding of<br \/>\nglobal issues, they are introduced to collaborative<br \/>\nopportunities that allow meaningful contribution<br \/>\nto poverty reduction, economic growth and<br \/>\nwealth creation through more efficient and<br \/>\neffective property markets. <\/p>\n<p> End notes<br \/>\ni  GTZ: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and <\/p>\n<p>Development. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in land in<br \/>\ndeveloping countries. Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Technische<br \/>\nZusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH. December 2009. URL<br \/>\nwebsite: http:\/\/www2.gtz.de\/dokumente\/bib\/gtz2010-<br \/>\n0060en-foreign-direct-investment-dc.pdf <\/p>\n<p>ii  FDI in land is such a new phenomenon that it is only<br \/>\nbeginning to be defined. An early definition by GTZ,<br \/>\nGmbH is presented here: \u201cFDI in land by a foreign company<br \/>\nor state is based on a lasting interest in taking control over<br \/>\nland use rights. The transaction includes either rights of land<br \/>\nuse or land ownership. The land use rights are generally<br \/>\nvalid for a limited period and can possibly be extended.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>1  International Land Coalition: Commercial Pressures on<br \/>\nLand. URL website: http:\/\/www.landcoalition.org\/cpl-blog\/ <\/p>\n<p>2  Enemark, Dr S. The Land Management Paradigm.<br \/>\nUniversity of Melbourne, AU. Conference presentation:<br \/>\nIncorporating Sustainable Development Objectives into ICT<br \/>\nenabled Land Administration Systems. November 2005.<br \/>\nURL website: http:\/\/vbn.aau.dk\/fbspretrieve\/2935555\/<br \/>\nSE_Melbourne_2005.pdf <\/p>\n<p>3  Ibid, p. 7.<br \/>\n4  CDRI: Annual Development Review 2007-08. Cambodian <\/p>\n<p>Development Policy Research Institute. Brett Ballard:<br \/>\nChapter 5, From Informal to Formal Land Markets:<br \/>\nNavigating Land Tenure in Cambodia, p.139.<br \/>\nFebruary 14, 2008.<\/p>\n<p>5  CDRI: Annual Development Review 2007-08. Cambodian<br \/>\nDevelopment Policy Research Institute. Brett Ballard:<br \/>\nChapter 5, From Informal to Formal Land Markets:<br \/>\nNavigating Land Tenure in Cambodia, p.140.<br \/>\nFebruary 14, 2008.<\/p>\n<p>6  See Appendix A for a brief description of the five<br \/>\nevolutionary stages of formal property market<br \/>\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>7  Williamson and Wallace, 2007.<br \/>\n Williamson, Ian and Wallace. Jude (2007). Building Land <\/p>\n<p>Markets in the Asia Pacific Region. Paper delivered to<br \/>\ninternational workshop on Good Land Administration \u2013 Its<br \/>\nRole in Economic Development. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia,<br \/>\np. 6. URL website: http:\/\/dtl.unimelb.edu.au\/R\/4YPLLC17<br \/>\nLHT8S7PCL57RFFXBAS4MS8KYY998RR2K7UAEX84T1D-<br \/>\n00503?func=dbin-jump-full&#038;object_id=67711&#038;local_<br \/>\nbase=GEN01&#038;pds_handle=GUEST  <\/p>\n<p> NOTE<br \/>\nThis is a condensed version of this article. To read<br \/>\nthe article in its entirety, please visit<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=168<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs appraisers gain a better understanding of global issues, they are introduced to <\/p>\n<p>collaborative opportunities that allow meaningful contribution to poverty reduction, economic <\/p>\n<p>growth and wealth creation through more efficient and effective property markets.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www2.gtz.de\/dokumente\/bib\/gtz2010-0060en-foreign-direct-investment-dc.pdf<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www2.gtz.de\/dokumente\/bib\/gtz2010-0060en-foreign-direct-investment-dc.pdf<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.landcoalition.org\/cpl-blog\/<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/vbn.aau.dk\/fbspretrieve\/2935555\/SE_Melbourne_2005.pdf<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/dtl.unimelb.edu.au\/R\/4YPLLC17LHT8S7PCL57RFFXBAS4MS8KYY998RR2K7UAEX84T1D-00503?func=dbin-jump-full&#038;object_id=67711&#038;local_base=GEN01&#038;pds_handle=GUEST<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.aicanada.ca\/cmsPage.aspx?id=168<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/vbn.aau.dk\/fbspretrieve\/2935555\/SE_Melbourne_2005.pdf<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 2 | 2010 \u00c9valuation Immobili\u00e8re au Canada46 click here to return to table 0f contents<\/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.appraiserchoice.com 800-234-8727<br \/>\nAltus Group Ltd. 47 www.thealtusgroup.com 416-204-1100<br \/>\nAppraisal Institute 39 www.appraisalinstitute.org 888-7JOINAI<br \/>\nAtlantic Realty Advisors 43 www.ara.ca<br \/>\nBusiness Information Group 33 www.ecologeris.com 887-512-5204<br \/>\nCanadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals 11 www.caamp.org 416-385-2333<br \/>\nCanadian Resource valuation Group 44 www.crvg.com 780-424-8856<br \/>\nNotarius 23 www.notarius.com 800-567-6703<br \/>\nSauder School of Business 36 www.realestate.ubc.ca 877-775-7733<br \/>\nSolidifi 4 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; 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