OFFERING REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR 30+ YEARS

Why Clients Choose WesTech?

Experience

Established in 1991, WesTech Appraisal is one of the Greater Vancouver Area's leading residential appraisal firms.

Our Team

All our appraisers are designated professionals, supported by a dedicated client care team ensuring top-notch service.

Our Commitment

WesTech Appraisal provides the highest quality home appraisals in a timely manner to our clients for a competitive fee.

Local Expertise

Our residential appraisers reside where we serve, guaranteeing an in-depth knowledge of the local market.

Experience

Established in 1991, WesTech Appraisal is one of the Greater Vancouver Area's leading residential appraisal firms.

Our Commitment

WesTech Appraisal provides the highest quality home appraisals in a timely manner to our clients for a competitive fee.

Our Team

All our appraisers are designated professionals, supported by a dedicated client care team ensuring top-notch service.

Local Expertise

Our residential appraisers reside where we serve, guaranteeing an in-depth knowledge of the local market.

What Our Clients
Are Saying About Us

At WesTech, client satisfaction is our top priority. We strive to exceed expectations with every home appraisal, delivering accurate, timely, and personalized services meeting your unique needs.
Patti G.

"I have had the pleasure of working with WesTech Appraisal Services for several years and always have found them to be quick to respond, easily accessible and extremely professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend WesTech for your appraisal requests."

Jonathan B.

"WesTech has been an amazing company to work with over the years. They're responsive, considerate, fair, and have great communication on their appraisal orders. Plus the team members are genuinely good/kind people - which goes a long way for building trust. As a mortgage broker, they've been invaluable for my business. I highly recommend them!"

Gina

"I have been using WesTech for years - they are my go to for all things appraisal's. The office staff is a delight to deal with and the appraisers know their stuff. The provide excellent service and always go the extra mile when needed."

Richard D.

"As someone who works in the mortgage industry and works with many different appraisal companies, I would recommend WesTech Appraisals to anyone I know. They always give amazing service and I have only had great experiences working with them in over 4 years!"

Cathy G.

"If you are looking to have an appraisal done, look no further, WesTech Real Estate Appraisal provided an excellent service to all of the lower mainland. Great staff and a pleasure to work with."

Rhea S.

"WesTech is very good about communicating with their clients. I had a very positive experience working with their staff on a private appraisal."

Marna D.

"I cannot thank WesTech enough. The service, the efficiency and friendliness is top notch. You can always reach them right away and that makes a difference to me and my business!"


Our Clients

WesTech’s clients include major banks, credit unions, private lenders, MIC’s, lawyers, accountants, mortgage brokers and homeowners.

Trusted Vancouver
Appraisal Advice

WesTech enables our clients to make sound financial decisions by providing efficient, quality service in a timely manner.

OUR SERVICES

Divorce
Appraisal
Navigating division of assets in divorce? Our discreet, unbiased appraisals, aligned with Family Law Act, provide clarity and confidence during sensitive times.
Foreclosure |
Court-Ordered Sale
Facing foreclosure or a court-ordered sale? Our appraisals are designed to meet the specific requirements of the court, making the process smoother for you.
Estate
Planning
It is never too early to plan for your family’s financial future. If you aren’t certain of the value of your properties, you may end up paying unnecessary taxes.
Listing |
Selling Appraisals
WesTech’s listing appraisals are a powerful tool for selling a property. When listing a home, a professional appraisal will help you choose a price that is viable for the current market.
Mortgage
Financing
Securing a mortgage? Our unbiased assessments provide assurance for both lenders and borrowers throughout the mortgage process.
Tax Assessment
Appeals
If you believe that the BC Assessment Authority has overvalued your home, you can appeal this value and ultimately reduce the total amount of tax you have to pay.
Tax
Planning
Maximize your tax planning strategy with our expert appraisal services. Our reports meet the requirements of the Courts, CRA, and various other agencies.
Employee
Relocation
When employees are relocated to a new city, a relocation appraisal may be required. At WesTech, we specialize in providing peace of mind during this transition.
Divorce
Appraisal
Navigating division of assets in divorce? Our discreet, unbiased appraisals, aligned with Family Law Act, provide clarity and confidence during sensitive times.
Estate
Planning
It is never too early to plan for your family’s financial future. If you aren’t certain of the value of your properties, you may end up paying unnecessary taxes.
Mortgage
Financing
Securing a mortgage? Our unbiased assessments provide assurance for both lenders and borrowers throughout the mortgage process.
Tax
Planning
Maximize your tax planning strategy with our expert appraisal services. Our reports meet the requirements of the Courts, CRA, and various other agencies.
Foreclosure |
Court-Ordered Sale
Facing foreclosure or a court-ordered sale? Our appraisals are designed to meet the specific requirements of the court, making the process smoother for you.
Listing |
Selling Appraisals
WesTech’s listing appraisals are a powerful tool for selling a property. When listing a home, a professional appraisal will help you choose a price that is viable for the current market.
Tax Assessment
Appeals
If you believe that the BC Assessment Authority has overvalued your home, you can appeal this value and ultimately reduce the total amount of tax you have to pay.
Employee
Relocation
When employees are relocated to a new city, a relocation appraisal may be required. At WesTech, we specialize in providing peace of mind during this transition.

Discover What Sets Us Apart

Appraisal Expertise

Senior appraisers and principals have more than 20 years of experience.

Customer Care Team

WesTech customer care team will walk you through every step of the appraisal process.

Local Market Focus

Focussed only in our local market serving Whistler to Chilliwack.

Boutique Firm

Opportunity to talk directly to the owners.

Qualified Appraisers

100% of our appraisers are designated.

Competitive Price

Premium appraisals at competitive rates.

Appraisal Expertise

Senior appraisers and principals have more than 20 years of experience.

Local Market Focus

Focussed only in our local market serving Whistler to Chilliwack.

Boutique Firm

Opportunity to talk directly to the owners.

Customer Care Team

WesTech customer care team will walk you through every step of the appraisal process.

Qualified Appraisers

100% of our appraisers are designated.

Competitive Price

Premium appraisals at competitive rates.

CONTACT OUR TEAM TODAY

Frequently Asked Question

What is an appraisal?
An appraisal is an unbiased, formally presented opinion of a property’s value. To determine the current market value, a certified appraiser assesses various aspects of the home, such as its size, condition, features, and location. They also consider comparable sales data of similar properties in the area to arrive at an accurate valuation. WesTech’s professional valuation expertise provides our clients with a sound basis for making real estate decisions such as buying / selling a home or refinancing a mortgage.
Why do I need an appraisal?
An appraisal is important if you will be making a significant financial decision based on your home’s value. A few examples:

– Determining a property’s buying / selling price.

– Estate planning / valuations.

– Ensuring that a property is fairly divided in a divorce or estate settlement.

– Refinancing your current mortgage to buy an investment property.

– Contesting unfairly high property taxes.

– It is ordered by a government department such as Canada Revenue Agency.

– For accounting purposes if you plan to turn your primary house into a rental property.
How much does an appraisal cost?
According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, the average fee for a residential appraisal in BC ranges from $395 to $595. However, these are only general estimates and the actual cost may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case. Our prices are competitive and depend on the complexity of the appraisal report. If you have any questions, please contact us. We’d be happy to talk to you about your needs and to provide a quote for an appraisal.

Email: mail@westechappraisal.com

Phone: 604-986-2722
What should I expect on the day of the appraisal?
A WesTech appraiser will arrive at your home, introduce themselves, and present a business card. The appraiser will gather information that will allow for meaningful comparisons in the valuation of your home. The appraiser will typically confirm the living area of your home, establish the floor plan, assess its condition and quality of finish, determine the home’s “effective age”, and document the report with photos. You will be asked questions about updates, additions, renovations (if any), special assessments, oil tanks, awareness of easements, etc. You can help streamline the process by making sure that all areas of the home are accessible – especially if you have tenants.

It is very helpful and will aid in the completion of the report if the appraiser is provided with or can view any of the following:

– Survey and building plans of the house and/or property.

– Certificate of Title.

– Recent tax assessment.

– A copy of the original or renovation plans/budget.

Appraisals are generally billed to the financial institution/broker directly, but if not, payment will be collected at this point or will be charged to the mortgage broker/lender involved in the transaction. We always welcome questions or feedback regarding the property, neighbourhood etc. Similarly, we would be happy to discuss the “process” of an appraisal.
What is the turn around time?
If you ordered the appraisal directly through WesTech, the report will be completed and delivered to you via email within 2-5 business days. Please note the timeline will depend on the complexity of the report. If requested, we will also mail a hard copy of the appraisal to you.
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