Évaluation Signature provides specialized real estate appraisal services for farms, rural properties, and hobby farms across Québec.
Our chartered appraisers, members of the Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec (OEAQ), deliver accurate, independent, and professional appraisal reports that reflect the specific realities of Québec’s agricultural sector.
Our farm and rural appraisals are used for financing, purchase or sale, family transfer, succession planning, or tax compliance.
All reports adhere to OEAQ professional standards and are recognized by financial institutions, notaries, accountants, and government agencies.
🚜 Types of Agricultural Properties Appraised
We perform appraisals for a wide range of agricultural and rural assets, including:
Dairy, pork, poultry, and market garden farms
Cash crop farms, orchards, vineyards, and maple syrup operations
Hobby farms and mixed-use residential-agricultural properties
Production buildings, barns, greenhouses, and storage facilities
Rural and wooded land
Each report considers economic, physical, and regulatory factors unique to Québec’s agricultural zones.
🧾 Appraisal for Purchase, Sale, or Agricultural Financing
Whether for a farm transaction or an agricultural mortgage, determining the true market value of your property is essential.
Our appraisals help:
Support purchase or sale negotiations
Provide independent valuations for agricultural financing
Serve as documentation for government or agricultural grant programs
Our reports are recognized by banks, credit unions, and agricultural lenders, including La Financière Agricole du Québec (FAQ).
👨👩👦 Appraisal for Family Transfer or Estate Settlement
In cases of farm succession or family property transfer, our reports provide objective and well-documented valuations to ensure fairness and compliance:
Determining the market value at the date of transfer
Supporting documentation for Revenu Québec and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Assistance for notaries and tax advisors with capital gains calculations
Facilitating an equitable division among heirs or family members
🧾 Appraisal for Tax and Corporate Reorganization
Our agricultural tax appraisals are prepared for:
Determining fair market value for intercompany transfers
Calculating capital gains on farm sales or reorganizations
Supporting tax declarations and audits
Meeting the standards of Québec’s municipal and agricultural tax regulations
We use proven methods such as the income capitalization approach, market comparison, and adjusted cost method to determine accurate, defensible values.
📈 Profitability Analysis and Agricultural Potential
Our services also include profitability and production potential analyses to help guide investment decisions:
Evaluation of farm production capacity and revenue
Assessment of asset performance (land, buildings, equipment)
Analysis of development or diversification opportunities
Strategic support for long-term investment planning
💡 Why Choose Évaluation Signature?
Recognized expertise in agricultural and rural property valuation
OEAQ-compliant reports meeting lender and government requirements
Personalized approach tailored to each farm’s unique characteristics
Transparent, efficient, and professional service
Our agricultural and farm appraisals deliver a realistic and defensible assessment of your property’s market and fiscal value — ensuring compliance, clarity, and confidence for your financial or legal needs.
✍️ At Signature Evaluation, our team puts more than 10 years of expertise at your service. Contact us today to find out how an evaluation can support your projects — and visit our blog for more professional advice
