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Real Estate Valuation and Financing

Overview

When buying or selling commercial real estate, knowing what a property is worth is everything. But determining a property’s market value isn’t as simple as it seems.

This course guides you through the appraisal and financing process so you don’t overpay, underprice, or miss out on financing opportunities. You’ll learn how to understand appraisal reports, identify the market indicators that influence value, and understand what lenders look for so you can assess any property and its financing potential.

Details

Format

In person

Fee

$1,950 CAD + tax

In-person location

1450 Guy St., Montreal 

Language

English and French (participants must be comfortable in both)

Accreditation

e-certificate

Start date

November 13, 2026

Who should attend 

  • Early-career real estate professionals looking to better understand property valuation and financing to make stronger investment recommendations
  • Private investors looking to better assess their investment risks, values, and financing options

  • Experienced real estate professionals looking to better understand appraisal and how it influences investment and financing decisions

Key takeaways 

  • Explain the key components of commercial real estate appraisal reports to better communicate with other industry professionals
  • Identify the market factors and indicators that influence commercial real estate value to make stronger investment decisions

  • Understand the key financial assumptions and analyses of the appraisal process to better anticipate what lenders look for and improve your chances of securing financing

  • Analyze the key elements involved in obtaining financing for an income-producing property through real-world examples

Course structure

This core course in the Commercial Real Estate Certificate is a full-day, 7-hour session taught by leading real estate professionals. It features practical exercises and real-world case studies.

Course leaders

Andréanne Lavallée, É.A., AACI, P. App.

Partner and Chartered Appraiser, Translate évaluation immobilière
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