Appraisal Institute of Canada - BC Association

09/03/2026

Please be advised that the AIC-BC office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labour Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

08/31/2026

Registration is now open for the Industry Holiday Classic: European Soirée.

Step into an evening where European elegance meets after-dark glamour, with exceptional cuisine, live entertainment, immersive experiences, and industry connections at the Vancouver Club.

Hosted in partnership with:
The Appraisal Institute of Canada – BC Association
Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – British Columbia
Greater Vancouver REALTORS®
Real Estate Institute of BC

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Location: Vancouver Club
915 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC

Member pricing: $125
Non-member pricing: $149

Reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/iQHP50ZHeqf

08/24/2026

How should foreclosure sales be considered when determining market value?

Join AIC-BC for an upcoming webinar on the "Use of Foreclosure Sales to Determine Market Value," with a focus on multi-family development land in the Lower Mainland.

For , comparable sales require more than surface-level review. Foreclosure transactions can offer useful market evidence, but each sale needs to be considered on its own facts, including purchaser motivation, relationship between parties, transaction context, and how the sale compares to typical developer behaviour.

Featured speakers:
Stuart Carmichael, P.App., AACI, B.Bus. (L.Econ), Partner, CWPC Property Consultants Ltd.
Bill Randall, PREC, Executive Vice President, Colliers International
Mike Harrison, PREC, Principal, Development Land Sales, Avison Young

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT
Registration fee: AIC-BC Members $15 + GST | Non-Members $30 + GST

Register here: https://ow.ly/YpqU50Zwqfp

08/19/2026

AIC-BC is thinking of all those affected by the ongoing wildfires across the Okanagan and other parts of British Columbia, including our Members, their families, colleagues, clients, and communities.

As the wildfire situation continues to impact communities across the province, AIC-BC has established a fundraising campaign through United Way to support programs and services for B.C. residents recovering from wildfires.

Members are invited to support the campaign by donating or sharing the link within their networks.

Support the AIC-BC Wildfire Relief Campaign: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/aicbcwildfire/

Wildfire resources and support:
BC Wildfire Service:
https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/

EmergencyInfoBC:
https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/

Emergency Support Services:
https://ess.gov.bc.ca/

For wildfire-specific emergency updates, you can also use:
https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/hazard/wildfire

Members who are directly impacted and require support are encouraged to contact the AIC-BC office at 604-284-5515.

08/17/2026

Save the date for the AIC-BC North Chapter Fall Education Event in Prince George.

This two-day event will bring North Chapter Members together for an evening reception and social, followed by a Chapter meeting and two (2) education sessions.

Event details:
September 18, 2026
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Reception and Social
Cash Bar | Dinner Included

September 19, 2026
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Chapter Meeting and Education Sessions

Location:
Sandman Signature Hotel Prince George
2990 Recplace Drive
Prince George, BC

Registration: https://www.aicanada.ca/aic-events/event-registration/?e=BCNT92026

08/14/2026

Every appraiser remembers something they had to learn through experience.

For , technical knowledge matters, but so do judgment, mentorship, local market understanding, and the ability to ask the right questions.

What advice would you give to a Candidate appraiser starting out today?

Your answer may help someone new to the profession see what the work is really about.

08/10/2026

Not all comparable sales tell the same story.

In today’s development land market, foreclosure sales may be part of the available market evidence, but they still require careful review.

For , the question is not only whether a sale is comparable. It is also how the transaction happened, who was involved, what motivations may have influenced the price, and how the sale reflects broader market behaviour.

AIC-BC’s upcoming webinar will explore the "Use of Foreclosure Sales to Determine Market Value", with a focus on multi-family development land in the Lower Mainland.

Details + Registration: https://ow.ly/aEqQ50Zwqip

08/10/2026

Recent GDP data shows how closely real estate connects to broader economic conditions.

Reuters reported that Canada’s economy grew by 0.3% in May, with gains in goods-producing industries and activity in sectors including construction, real estate, rental, and leasing.

For , economic data is one part of the broader context behind property analysis. Market activity, construction conditions, financing, local demand, and regional differences all help inform how real estate is understood.

Property decisions are strongest when they are grounded in evidence, context, and professional judgment.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadian-economy-grew-by-greater-than-expected-03-may-2026-07-31/

Canada's economy grew by a greater-than-expected 0.3% in May and looks set to turn in its best annualized quarterly performance for more than three years, official data indicated on Friday.

08/07/2026

Understanding a property means looking beyond the building itself.

Location, access, zoning, market evidence, physical characteristics, surrounding land use, and community context can all contribute to a more complete understanding of value.

But every assignment brings its own layers of complexity.

For :
What is one factor you think is often underestimated when people talk about property value?

08/05/2026

Climate risk is no longer a distant issue for the real estate sector. It is increasingly connected to insurance, lending, construction, community planning, and property value.

Wildfire exposure, flood risk, rebuilding costs, policy restrictions, and resilience upgrades are becoming part of the broader conversation around real property.

As climate-related risks become more visible, have an important role to play in helping property stakeholders understand value in a more complex environment.

Related reading:
Statistics Canada on extreme weather and insurance: https://ow.ly/RqQN50Zmflf
AIC on climate risk and property appraisals: https://ow.ly/LBQu50Zmflc

Climate change-influenced extreme weather events, such as floods, ice storms and wildfires, pose a growing physical threat to properties across Canada. Recent studies have shown