HarrisonBowker

Business Details

22 Years

experience

Expert Real Estate Appraisals in Alberta & Canada

HarrisonBowker was founded in 2004 with a commitment to delivering impartial, in-depth real estate appraisal services. Our team of designated AACI and CRA appraisers specializes in commercial, residential, and specialized valuations, serving clients across Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Western Canada. We prioritize client needs through tailored reporting, advanced technology, and a collaborative approach that leverages collective expertise.

With a national footprint and local market knowledge, we provide unbiased analyses for property owners, lenders, and public sector entities. Our services include reserve fund studies, insurance cost appraisals, expropriation support, and expert witness testimony, ensuring balanced, factual insights for informed decision-making.

Services

Commercial Appraisals Residential Appraisals Reserve Fund Studies Insurance Cost Appraisals Expropriation Support Public Sector Services Farm & Acreage Appraisals Machinery & Equipment Appraisals

Details

Year established: 2004

Highlights and features

We offer a national footprint with local market expertise in Alberta and Nova Scotia.
Our team includes designated AACI and CRA appraisers with specialized valuation experience.
We prioritize client-centered processes tailored to individual project requirements.
We utilize advanced technology for managing complex properties and lender-acceptable reports.
We provide expropriation and legal support services with expert witness qualifications.

Associations and certifications

AACI
CRA

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Services

Commercial Appraisals

HarrisonBowker provides comprehensive commercial real estate appraisals for industrial, office, retail, and multi-family properties. Our certified appraisers use income, cost, and comparable sales approaches to deliver accurate valuations. Clients include property owners, lenders, and municipal agencies seeking data-driven insights for investment decisions.

Reserve Fund Studies

We conduct reserve fund studies mandated by Alberta's Condominium Property Act, assessing common property replacement costs and financial planning. Our reports help condo corporations maintain property value through long-range repair and replacement strategies. Services include physical inventory, condition assessments, and financial projections for mixed and phased developments.

Expropriation Support

Our team prepares appraisal reports and expert testimony for expropriation cases, supporting property owners and legal professionals. Services include due diligence, mediation, and trial preparation with experience in Alberta courts and tribunals. We provide unbiased analysis to resolve disputes involving public agency land takings.

Insurance Cost Appraisals

We determine accurate insurance coverage values through replacement cost analysis for residential and commercial properties. Our appraisals protect against underinsurance by evaluating current construction costs and infrastructure replacement needs. Clients include condominium corporations, insurers, and individual property owners.

Farm & Acreage Appraisals

Specializing in Alberta's agricultural market, we appraise working farms, hobby farms, and equine properties. Our appraisers assess productive capabilities of land and livestock operations using market trends and valuation methods. Services support tax evaluations, succession planning, and property transactions for diverse farming operations.

Questions

What types of appraisal services does HarrisonBowker offer?

We provide commercial, residential, farm/acreage, insurance cost, reserve fund studies, expropriation support, and public sector appraisals.

Which regions does HarrisonBowker serve?

We operate throughout Alberta, Nova Scotia, Western Canada, and the Yukon with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Halifax, and Whitehorse.

Are HarrisonBowker's appraisers certified?

Yes, our team includes designated AACI and CRA appraisers with specialized industry qualifications.

Can HarrisonBowker handle complex valuation projects?

Our advanced management system supports large-scale properties and lender-acceptable reports for complex developments.

Does HarrisonBowker provide legal expert testimony?

Yes, our appraisers are qualified as expert witnesses in Alberta courts and tribunals for expropriation and valuation disputes.

Reviews (7)

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Estate Connection Law Firm

Jan 24, 2022 Report

We use Harrison Bowker for all our estate appraisals. We usually work with Pat and Greg, and they both are easy to work with, attentive to detail, and have the research and information in their appraisals that you need if you have to take a matter to court. If you are looking to hire an appraiser and want to be able to rely on their report make sure they have credentials from the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC). That way you can guarantee you have an appraisal document that is reliable and can be used as proper evidence in the future. Or just skip looking at appraisers credentials and hire

Sylvain Blouin

Jan 17, 2022 Report

I have been working with Harrison Bowker Real Estate Appraisers since 2013. During that period, they performed several different types of appraisal for us. They dedicated the necessary amount of time to provide accurate, factual comparable and market studies. I would not hesitate to recommend Jordan and his Team. We look forward to continue working with them as we expand our business model to new locations.

Marc Bloch

Jan 12, 2022 Report

These so called experts appraised my AG property in Whitehorse/Yukon Territory for $890k and I actually sold it for $1.6m. They charged me $2300.- for this appraisal which was the most expensive toilet paper I bought in my entire life..on a positive note it kind of came in handy during the pandemic.

Jesse Gauthier

Jan 08, 2021 Report

Wonderful to deal with. Quick and accurate and explained to entire process to me. Pat Woodlock was phenomenal !! Would highly recommend.

Danusia Moreau

Dec 14, 2018 Report

I called Harrison Bowker on Friday, March 16, 2018 based on a recommendation from a professional firm. I received a return phone call no more than 2 hours later (it may have even been sooner, I don't remember exactly). We had an appraiser contact us the following Monday to book the appointment. The appraiser came out Wednesday and I had the report by Friday. Overall, I thought the service was very efficient as we needed the appraisal done quickly. I would recommend this company to others.

Aleksandra Milic

Nov 18, 2018 Report

Terrible appraisers. Should lose their licenses. They hide behind loopholes that appraisals belong to the brokerage and thus have no accountability. If your lender chooses to use them or Jackson Appraisals, which they also own, ask for another appraiser or use another broker/lender!

Clint Ludtke

Sep 07, 2018 Report

I have dealt with other appraisers for my properties and HarrisonBowker is by far the best in professionalism and quality of work. They are my go to for any future work and I highly recommend them.