AIC-Ontario & Demystifying the Appraisal Process — Presented by Paul Duarte, P.App., CRA, Principal of Bona Fide Appraisals Inc.
This session provides mortgage professionals with a clear overview of AIC-Ontario and breaks down the appraisal process, addressing common challenges, misconceptions, and risk-management considerations that affect today’s lending environment.
Key Details:
- December 9, 2025
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM EST
- Virtual Session – Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the webinar
- Free for Members | $25 for Non-Members
- Earn 0.5-1 CE Hour
Meet Our Speakers
PAUL DUARTE, P. APP., CRA
President, Bona Fide Appraisals Inc.
Paul joined the Appraisal Institute of Canada in 2006 and earned his P. App., CRA in 2014. As President of Bona Fide Appraisals Inc. located in Oakville, ON, his practice focuses on the GTA. Leveraging his real estate background allowed a seamless transition into the appraisal space, where his firm excels in a variety of assignments, including single-family residential, vacant land, rural residential properties, and luxury waterfront estates. Additionally, Paul is a seasoned Expert Witness specializing in matrimonial, fraud, and receivership assignments, having provided expert testimony in numerous trials.
Paul’s dedication to the appraisal profession is evident through his active involvement with AIC-ONTARIO. He became a board member in 2016 and was elected Provincial President in 2020, demonstrating his leadership and commitment. Throughout the years, Paul has made significant contributions by serving on numerous committees, including the PAC Committee, and actively participating in Queens Park Advocacy Day meetings. Beyond his professional achievements, Paul is deeply committed to his community. He volunteers with local charities, specifically supporting new families in Canada, reflecting his dedication to making a positive impact both professionally and personally. Paul’s commitment to maintaining a work-life balance is fundamental to him, embodying the belief that “No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank.