Property Appraisals

About Us

Appraisers of residential, multi-family, commercial, small industrial & small farming properties

A Brief History

AKME Appraisals, *Divisions, Inc. officially began in 2003. Kelly Best had been offered her Parents’ Property Management Company, however she opted (after her Canadian Armed Forces Career) to use her Business Degree, Urban Land Economics Diploma and Post Graduate Valuation Certification, Appraisal Courses and Past Employee Appraisal Experience to become an Accredited Appraiser and open their own appraisal firm. Her husband, Bill (also retired military) enrolled in University and now is a Designated Appraiser as well. Two of their adult children, Shawna Best and Geoff Coderre are also Partners and have their own Individual Subsidiary Companies. Together they work to bring you the most honest, modern, sourced findings, current Professional Appraisal Reports.

Our Mission

Empower Your Journey in Real Estate

At AKME Appraisals, our mission is to deliver accurate and reliable property valuations that empower our clients to make informed decisions. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in every appraisal report.

We aim to be a trusted partner in your real estate journey, offering personalized service and expert guidance. Our goal is to help you navigate the real estate market with confidence and clarity.

Our Strategies
At AKME Appraisals, we leverage our deep expertise in property valuation and market analysis to provide strategic insights that maximize asset value. By combining meticulous research with personalized service, we ensure that every appraisal supports informed decision-making and drives success in dynamic real estate markets.

Our Team

Our Team

Kelly Best
Kelly Best
CD, AACI, P.App., BBA, PGVC, DULE

Kelly Best is a partner/owner of AKME Appraisals, *Divisions, Inc. Her current Designation is Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) with a degree in Business Administration, Diploma in Urban Economics (inclusive of 20+ Real Estate Appraisal course), background in both Real Estate Appraising and prior experience in Property Management. Kelly is also Retired – Pensioned Canadian Armed Forces. During her military career, she was awarded “Service Person of the Year”.

Kelly Best
CD, AACI, P.App., BBA, PGVC, DULE

Kelly Best is a partner/owner of AKME Appraisals, *Divisions, Inc. Her current Designation is Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) with a degree in Business Administration, Diploma in Urban Economics (inclusive of 20+ Real Estate Appraisal course), background in both Real Estate Appraising and prior experience in Property Management. Kelly is also Retired – Pensioned Canadian Armed Forces. During her military career, she was awarded “Service Person of the Year”.

Kelly Best
Kelly Best
CD, AACI, P.App., BBA, PGVC, DULE

Kelly Best is a partner/owner of AKME Appraisals, *Divisions, Inc. Her current Designation is Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) with a degree in Business Administration, Diploma in Urban Economics (inclusive of 20+ Real Estate Appraisal course), background in both Real Estate Appraising and prior experience in Property Management. Kelly is also Retired – Pensioned Canadian Armed Forces. During her military career, she was awarded “Service Person of the Year”.

Kelly Best
Kelly Best
CD, AACI, P.App., BBA, PGVC, DULE

Kelly Best is a partner/owner of AKME Appraisals, *Divisions, Inc. Her current Designation is Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) with a degree in Business Administration, Diploma in Urban Economics (inclusive of 20+ Real Estate Appraisal course), background in both Real Estate Appraising and prior experience in Property Management. Kelly is also Retired – Pensioned Canadian Armed Forces. During her military career, she was awarded “Service Person of the Year”.

Caroline MacDonald
Caroline MacDonald
BMgmt, CRV, Candidate

Caroline MacDonald earned her Bachelor of Management from Dalhousie University, her Certificate in Residential Valuation from UBC, and is in the process of obtaining her CRA designation.

Shawna Best
CRA, P.App

Shawna joined AKME Appraisals in 2007 and has over 10 years of experience in the appraisal industry. She is a Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA) and is currently pursuing a Commercial Appraisal Designation and a Bachelor's in Business of Real Estate. Shawna has extensive experience with residential properties, including single-family homes, multi-family properties, and vacant land, as well as small commercial properties.

Caroline MacDonald
Caroline MacDonald
BMgmt, CRV, Candidate

Caroline MacDonald earned her Bachelor of Management from Dalhousie University, her Certificate in Residential Valuation from UBC, and is in the process of obtaining her CRA designation.

Caroline MacDonald
Caroline MacDonald
BMgmt, CRV, Candidate

Caroline MacDonald earned her Bachelor of Management from Dalhousie University, her Certificate in Residential Valuation from UBC, and is in the process of obtaining her CRA designation.

Geoff Coderre
BComm, Candidate

Geoff joined AKME Appraisals in 2012. Currently, he has his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Saint Mary’s University, and is in the final stages of obtaining his AACI designation.ents needed towards the AACI Accreditation.

Geoff Coderre
BComm, Candidate

Geoff joined AKME Appraisals in 2012. Currently, he has his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Saint Mary’s University, and is in the final stages of obtaining his AACI designation.ents needed towards the AACI Accreditation.

Caroline MacDonald
BMgmt, CRV, Candidate

Caroline MacDonald earned her Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University, and is in the process of obtaining her CRA designation.

Caroline MacDonald
BMgmt, CRV, Candidate

Caroline MacDonald earned her Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University, and is in the process of obtaining her CRA designation.

Shawna Best
Shawna Best
CRA, P.App

Shawna joined AKME Appraisals in 2007 and has over 10 years of experience in the appraisal industry. She is a Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA) and is currently pursuing a Commercial Appraisal Designation and a Bachelor's in Business of Real Estate. Shawna has extensive experience with residential properties, including single-family homes, multi-family properties, and vacant land, as well as small commercial properties.

Shawna Best
Shawna Best
CRA, P.App

Shawna joined AKME Appraisals in 2007 and has over 10 years of experience in the appraisal industry. She is a Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA) and is currently pursuing a Commercial Appraisal Designation and a Bachelor's in Business of Real Estate. Shawna has extensive experience with residential properties, including single-family homes, multi-family properties, and vacant land, as well as small commercial properties.

William Best
CRA, P.App, Retired

William Best was a founding partner of AKME Appraisals INC. He officially retired from the appraisal industry in 2015 after close to 15 years of appraising.

Shawna Best
Shawna Best
CRA, P.App

Shawna joined AKME Appraisals in 2007 and has over 10 years of experience in the appraisal industry. She is a Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA) and is currently pursuing a Commercial Appraisal Designation and a Bachelor's in Business of Real Estate. Shawna has extensive experience with residential properties, including single-family homes, multi-family properties, and vacant land, as well as small commercial properties.

Geoff Coderre
Geoff Coderre
BComm, Candidate

At a very young age, Geoff became active in the Appraisal Industry. Currently he has his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Saint Mary’s University, and is in the final stages of obtaining his AACI designation.

Geoff Coderre
Geoff Coderre
BComm, Candidate

At a very young age, Geoff became active in the Appraisal Industry. Currently he has his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Saint Mary’s University, and is in the final stages of obtaining his AACI designation.

Geoff Coderre
Geoff Coderre
BComm, Candidate

At a very young age, Geoff became active in the Appraisal Industry. Currently he has his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Saint Mary’s University, and is in the final stages of obtaining his AACI designation.

William Best
William Best
CRA, P.App, Retired

William Best was a founding partner of AKME Appraisals INC. He officially retired from the appraisal industry in 2015 after close to 15 years of appraising.

William Best
William Best
CRA, P.App, Retired

William Best was a founding partner of AKME Appraisals INC. He officially retired from the appraisal industry in 2015 after close to 15 years of appraising.

William Best
William Best
CRA, P.App, Retired

William Best was a founding partner of AKME Appraisals INC. He officially retired from the appraisal industry in 2015 after close to 15 years of appraising.

Small Industrial Property Appraisal

Small Industrial Property Appraisal