How Appraisals and Underwriting Shape Real Estate Development Decisions 

 

Discover how appraisals and underwriting intersect to shape real estate development decisions in today’s evolving market. This session will provide you with an inside look at how appraisers determine value, how underwriters assess risk and feasibility, and how both perspectives drive deals forward or sometimes create tension.

Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of these processes, practical insights you can use in your own work, and a stronger foundation for making smarter real estate decisions in today’s market.

 
Panelists
 
Salima Rawji of York University Development Corporation
Amedeo Prete of BGO
 
Moderators
 
Chantelle Burgess of Fiera Capital
Rachel Lockhart of BGO

This event is open to Members only.
Registration closes on February 23, 2026.

Members: $50.00 + HST 

Thank you to Oxford Properties Group for use of their space for this event.


Toronto CREW strives to offer inclusive events and create a safe space for all attendees.
Please contact us with any accommodations and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Contact our Professional Development Committee:

Chantelle Burgess 

Krista Chambers

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2026 Appraisals and Underwriting

  • Thursday Feb 26 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Oxford Properties Group
    100 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2100
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    M5J 0E2