Appraisal Turnaround Times in Ottawa
How long a residential appraisal takes in Ottawa — typical 3–7 business days for standard reports — and what shifts the timeline.
Standard residential turnaround in Ottawa runs 3
Standard residential turnaround in Ottawa runs 3–7 business days from site inspection to delivered report. Same-week rush turnaround is widely available for mortgage and refinance work.
Narrative reports (divorce, estate, litigation, CRA retro…
Narrative reports (divorce, estate, litigation, CRA retrospective) generally add 3–7 business days over a lender-format report because of the additional analysis and documentation required.
Site access is the most common cause of delay
Site access is the most common cause of delay. Confirm inspection access, tenant notice where required, and gate/lockbox access when booking.
Rural west and east comparable depth weakens November
Rural west and east comparable depth weakens November–March; bilingual reporting is occasionally requested for Quebec cross-border situations.
If a firm deadline (closing date, court date, CRA
If a firm deadline (closing date, court date, CRA filing) exists, share it in writing when ordering so the appraiser can either accept the timeline or decline the assignment — do not assume rush is possible.
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