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Careers in Appraisal

What are the career opportunities?

There are a lot of career paths for you to choose from. So why choose a career as an accredited appraiser?

Think about this: there are over 13 million properties in Canada. Their values range up to hundreds of millions of dollars. With that much money involved, expert advice is required constantly. Who gives that advice? The accredited real estate consultant.

What salary can I expect to earn?

The salary you can expect to earn will depend on a variety of factors, such as location, employer, and the type of work you choose to participate in.

Where can an appraiser get a job?

private practice
national corporations
all levels of government
lending institutions
real estate companies
development companies

Is the BCAAIC government funded?

No, the BC Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canad is a Non-Profit Organization; it is funded by membership dues.

How long will it take to become an AACI, P.App or CRA?

The length of time required to attain designation will depend on how long it takes you to complete all eduational requirements. On average it will take approximately 3-4 years to becoma a CRA and approximately 5-7 eyars to become an AACI, P.App.

What are the job prospects?

Demographic studies show that approximately 30% of our members are expected to retire within the next ten years. The Assocaition anticipates that within approximately five years, there will be more appraisal positions than there are individuals qualified to fill them.

Career Opportunites may be viewed by visiting the members section of this site and clicking on Job Postings and at www.aicanada.ca by clicking on Careers then Career Opportunities.