Condo & Apartment Appraisals in Montreal
How condo and apartment appraisals work in Montreal — status certificate review, comparable selection within building, and special assessments.
Condo and apartment appraisals in Montreal rely on in-bui…
Condo and apartment appraisals in Montreal rely on in-building and same-building-line comparables where possible. Building age, amenities, and view lines drive intra-building spread more than square footage alone.
Status certificate (or condo document package) review is…
Status certificate (or condo document package) review is part of the scope. Reserve fund status, special assessments, and pending litigation all affect market value and lender appetite.
Typical Montreal scope
Typical Montreal scope: interior inspection of the unit, review of building common areas, three to six comparable sales, and reconciliation. Turnaround is generally 5–10 business days where the status certificate is available on order.
Common Montreal scenarios
Common Montreal scenarios: Plex (duplex / triplex / quadplex) in Montreal — refinance or succession with income approach.
If the building has an open special assessment or
If the building has an open special assessment or a recent large repair vote, share the documentation on order — it will otherwise appear as a value adjustment or a scope limitation in the report.
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