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Appraisal Turnaround Times in Saint John

How long a residential appraisal takes in Saint John — typical 5–10 business days for standard reports — and what shifts the timeline.

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Standard residential turnaround in Saint John runs 5

Standard residential turnaround in Saint John runs 5–10 business days from site inspection to delivered report. Rush typically available for mortgage work; narrative reports 7–14 days.

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.

Post-2021 in-migration compressed inventory

Post-2021 in-migration compressed inventory — comparable pools rebuild in spring and fall; winter reports lean on time-adjustment evidence.

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.

This article is general information for Saint John readers and is not legal, tax, lending, or appraisal advice. Confirm specifics with a qualified professional before relying on any appraisal report or value conclusion.
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