Alberta Bound: Building Wealth Through Real Estate (in Alberta)

Alberta Bound: Building Wealth Through Real Estate (in Alberta)

Sarah Hainsworth


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7: Breaking Down the Home Appraisal Process with Frost Valuations' Rebecca Pickens

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube ***   EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Sarah is joined by Rebecca Pickens. Rebecca is a Real Estate Appraiser at Frost Valuations Inc. from Edmonton, Alberta, which has been providing commercial and residential real estate appraisals since 1983. Rebecca has bean working at Frost Valuations in 2017 after graduating from MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Majoring in Management. She is currently enrolled in the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia, working towards her AACI designation. Currently, Rebecca's main focus is residential & commercial (multi-family, industrial, retail, land, car wash) appraisals in the Edmonton and Calgary area.   Rebecca is here to discuss: → The appraisal process, tips before getting an appraisal, and the different types of appraisals. → The number of comps needed for an appraisal, what items cannot be considered in an appraisal, and how purchase-plus improvements work when it comes to appraisals. → The unique challenges on rural properties, the impact of a finished basement on an appraisal, and the craziest things Rebecca has seen when doing an appraisal.   Frost Valuations Inc. Website: www.frostvaluations.com Rebecca Picken's LinkedIn: @RebeccaPickens ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW 🎙️ Alberta Bound Podcast: Alberta Bound: Building Wealth Through Real Estate (in Alberta) 📺 Alberta Bound YouTube: @AlbertaBound-Broker ***   CONNECT WITH SARAH 📸 Sarah Hainsworth's Instagram: @emeraldmortgages 👥 Sarah Hainsworth's Facebook: @SarahHainsworth 📋 Sarah Hainsworth's LinkedIn: @SarahHainsworth 🔗 Emerald Mortgages Website: www.emeraldmortgages.ca ***

About Alberta Bound: Building Wealth Through Real Estate (in Alberta)

The Alberta Bound Podcast is your go-to guide for building wealth through real estate in Alberta. Hosted by mortgage broker and entrepreneur Sarah Hainsworth, this show breaks down investing in Alberta’s booming market—from financing and flipping to passive income and property hacks. Whether you’re a first-time investor or a seasoned pro, you’ll get expert advice, faith-fueled inspiration, and straight-up real talk. Tune in for interviews with industry pros, market updates, and step-by-step strategies to grow your portfolio on prairie soil. Let’s turn Alberta dirt into generational wealth, one episode at a time. Access more episodes, subscribe, and learn more.