Kitchen & Company

Appraisal Services

We’re experts in our field

It can’t be said enough that Muskoka and the surrounding municipalities are absolutely unique.

Sometimes there is little uniformity in value between the east and west, north and south sides of the district. For example, the demographics can differ dramatically from one lake to another contributing to wide differentials in value.

 

Years of experience in the Muskoka market contribute to this knowledge. An evaluator, from another community, can easily provide an inaccurate evaluation.

Using a local evaluator, who knows Muskoka, Orillia and Parry Sound will bear the most experience and return the most accurate estimate of market value.

Kitchen & Company Appraisal Services has been serving the area since 1977.

Meet the Team

Standards of Excellence

Kitchen and Company Appraisal Services has extensive experience in all types of property valuations, completing hundreds of appraisals annually, including single & multi-family dwellings, vacant land, government institutions, commercial & industrial, recreational, and special use properties. All reports are accurately and professionally prepared, adhere to the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP), and are relied upon by financial organizations, investors, and government agencies.

Founder - Wayne Kitchen

Wayne has 50 years of mortgage, appraisal, and real estate experience in the Muskoka – Parry Sound region.  Wayne has been a member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada since 1977, earned his CRA credentials in 1986 and his AACI P. App designation in 1991. He is the founder of Kitchen and Company Appraisal Services and is currently mentoring a team of three Candidate Members, all with current undergraduate degrees, articling under the University of British Columbia and working towards their certifications.

Since moving to Bracebridge from the Niagara Peninsula in 1971, Wayne has owned many residential, recreational, and commercial properties throughout the region, and in Florida, USA. When Wayne is not working, he enjoys cottage life on Lake Muskoka with family and boating in the Gulf of Mexico.

AIC Candidate Member – Adam Steinbach

Adam moved to Muskoka after completing his Bachelor of Science at the University of Waterloo in 2018. After spending several years in the cottage construction and property maintenance industries. Adam became interested in real estate appraisal and attained status as an AIC Candidate Member in early 2022.

Adam now completes residential and commercial property appraisals throughout the Muskoka and Parry Sound regions while continuing his studies towards an AACI certification.

Andrew

AIC Candidate Member – Kevin Roy

Kevin is a graduate of Laurentian University, with a bachelor’s degree in economics, and has spent most of his professional career working in the healthcare industry. Turning his focus to real estate appraisal, he earned his AIC Candidate Member status in June 2022 and recently joined the Kitchen Team.    

Kevin completes residential property appraisals of all types: waterfront, acreage, rural, multi-family, etc. throughout Muskoka and central Ontario. 

Arden Ruttle

Appraisal Coordinator – Arden Ruttle

Arden was born and raised in Muskoka and has extensive knowledge of Bracebridge and the surrounding areas and cherishes the beautiful town she calls home. Arden has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Guelph, which has benefitted her in this role as an Appraisal Coordinator. She loved Guelph but looked forward to moving back to her hometown after university. 

She worked in construction as a painter for many years and travelled all around Muskoka to cottages and residences alike, before coming to work at Kitchen & Company in the fall of 2023. 

Arden is passionate about the outdoors and can be frequently found hiking and snowshoeing with her dog Rivi. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family and has many creative outlets. 

Arden knows how important it is to be the office’s first point of contact for clients wanting an appraisal, and client connection is very important to her. She works to ensure that appraisals and appointments run smoothly and looks forward to speaking with you.

Caleb

AIC Candidate Member – Caleb Wahl

Caleb moved back to Muskoka after completing his Bachelor of Science at Carleton University in 2017. He has always been fascinated with real estate, and after spending a number of years as a general contractor he decided to pursue real estate appraisal. He became an AIC Candidate Member in early 2024.

When Caleb is not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and kids. 

Caleb

AIC Candidate Member – Prashant Suchak

Since 2002, Prashant has worked in real estate, mortgage lending, property assessment, construction, and resort management. He became an AIC Candidate Member at the end of 2022. He completes residential property appraisals of all types, including waterfront, acreage, rural, condominiums, construction, etc. throughout all of Muskoka and central Ontario.

About Wayne Kitchen & Team
With a staff of four candidate appraisers working directly under Wayne Kitchen–who has over 40 years of experience in the Muskoka real estate market–competence at a professional level is assured. All reports are signed and certified by both a staff appraiser and Wayne, the accredited member. On more complicated and intensive assignments the properties are inspected and completed by both.
Our Pedigree
It is compulsory that our appraisal staff maintain active membership with the Appraisal Institute of Canada. To become a new member of our staff, the education prerequisite is an undergraduate university degree acceptable to the standards of the University of British Colombia. New candidates are required to complete annual courses to fulfill their requirements towards an eventual professional designation. An average length of time for a CRA completion is 5 years, and an AACI is 7-8 years.
AIC Membership
As a member of AIC we are required to adhere to the highest standards – “Canadian Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice” – when performing property valuation. Liability insurance for failures on compliance is compulsory to protect the public’s interest. The client deserves to have the highest level of service with unbiased integrity.
Market Awareness

Having over 40 years of real estate experience benefits Wayne Kitchen’s ability to accurately assess and appraise real estate. Market awareness is enhanced when working hands-on with the public on listings and sales.

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Kitchen & Company Appraisal Services

153 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 2B7

705-645-2991
assistant@kitchenappraisals.ca

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Our Service Areas

Alliston
Angus
Arnstein
Bala
Barrie
Baysville
Beaverton
Bracebridge
Brechin
Britt
Bobcaygeon
Burk’s Falls
Carnarvon
Coldwater
Collingwood
Cookstown
Dorset
Dunchurch
Dwight
Emsdale
Elmvale
Fenelon Falls
Georgian Bay
Gravenhurst
Haliburton
Honey Harbour
Huntsville
Innisfil
Kawartha Lakes
Kilworthy

Kinmount
Kearney
Mactier
Magnetawan
Markdale
Midland
Minden
Newmarket
Nobel
Novar
Orillia
Parry Sound
Pointe au Baril
Port Carling
Port Loring
Port Severn
Port Sydney
Rosseau
Severn Bridge
Simcoe County
Singhampton
South River
Sprucedale
Stayner
Sundridge
Sutton
Thornbury
Vankouhgnet
Victoria Harbour
Wasaga Beach
Washago

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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
Office Closed

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