Fortier Mattila Appraisals Inc. — Providing independent, reliable real estate appraisal and consulting services across Saskatchewan since 1971 (55 years).
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Our 55-Year Saskatchewan Legacy
Our office has served western Saskatchewan as a full-service real estate appraisal firm since 1971 (55 years). Founded by Howard Mattila, AACI, P.App, P.Ag (retired) in 1971, our practice began in North Battleford and expanded across the province, including acquiring Northwest Properties in Meadow Lake in the 2000s.
Howard acted as a dedicated mentor to several appraisers, including David Fortier, AACI, P.App, Bcomm (Dist.) and Alex Scheidt, CRA, P.App, Bcomm. David worked alongside Howard for 5 years prior to becoming owner and president of Fortier Mattila Appraisals Inc. in 2013. Together, our team carries forward 55 years of local regional knowledge while incorporating modern market analytics, mapping, and valuation tools.
Meet Our Professional Appraisers
David A. Fortier, AACI, P.App, Bcomm (Dist.)
David A. Fortier was raised on a grain, beef, and bison operation outside of Edam, SK, and attended Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alberta. David is a licensed professional appraiser holding the AACI, P.App designation through the Appraisal Institute of Canada. He began working with Mattila Appraisals Ltd. in May 2008, working with Howard Mattila, AACI, P.App, P.Ag, up to 2013 when he purchased the company.
David has 18 years of experience in the appraisal industry and has completed agricultural assignments across Saskatchewan for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Conservancy of Canada, and the Saskatchewan Department of Highways. His reports are regularly used by all major banks, credit unions, and financial institutions, as well as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for establishing Fair Market Value for tax compliance, capital gains, and estate settlements.
David holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (with Distinction) from Athabasca University, a Certificate in Real Property Assessment from the University of British Columbia, and Honors diplomas in Appraisal and Assessment and Advanced Business Administration from Lakeland College. He has successfully testified in the Court of King’s Bench on multiple occasions as an expert witness. David is a recognized authority in the province, with articles published in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Regina Leader-Post, SaskToday, and Canadian Property Valuation magazine. He has also served as a guest speaker for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and Lakeland College. David owns and manages the company, working at the head office in Battleford, SK.
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Alex Scheidt, CRA, P.App, Bcomm
Alex Scheidt grew up in the Luseland-Kindersley, SK area where her family operated a grain farm. Alex draws on a background in agriculture and a strong understanding of business, economics, and real estate through her university training. Alex has a diploma in Appraisal and Assessment from Lakeland College, a Certificate in Real Property Assessment from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Athabasca University. Alex joined Mattila Appraisals Ltd. in 2012 and works alongside David Fortier in completing agricultural property appraisals across Saskatchewan.
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Why Clients Choose Us
1. We Listen: Each client, situation, and property is unique. When providing a quote, we carefully ensure we understand the client, the appraisal problem, the property, the deadline, intended users, and potential conflicts of interest so we can deliver the best possible solution.
2. We Are Fair: We work hard to arrive at fair, well-reasoned conclusions. Because we do not sell or list real estate, we have zero financial interest in property sale prices—our sole focus is unbiased market accuracy.
3. We Pride Ourselves on Quality: We take pride in delivering highly supported valuations backed by continuous market evidence. Our reports walk the reader step-by-step through comparable sales, visual charts, maps, and clear calculations so every conclusion is completely transparent.
4. We Put Our Name On It: When a report is signed at Fortier Mattila Appraisals Inc., we put both the Fortier and Mattila family names on the line. We feel you are only as good as your name, and we are proud to stake our reputations on the work we provide.
Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) Standards
Founded in 1938, the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) is Canada’s leading real property valuation association, representing over 5,600 professional members nationwide. AIC works collaboratively with provincial associations to grant the distinguished Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI™) and Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA™) designations.
Our appraisers are university-trained, fully licensed members of the AIC. All reports completed by our firm strictly conform to the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP), ensuring complete independence, objectivity, and legal defensibility.
Our Commitment
Mission: Providing appraisal and consulting services on real estate located in Saskatchewan.
Vision: Improving client understanding of current and emerging real estate trends through commitment to continuous research, market analysis, and ongoing education.
Values: Providing our clients with informative, impartial, and unbiased reports completed in a timely and professional manner.
Awards, Publications & Industry Recognition
Over the years, our firm and team members have been recognized through various awards and nominations, including the BBEX Heritage Award, KBEX New Business Award, BBEX Young Entrepreneur Award, a nomination for the BBEX Customer Service Award, and the NAS Customer Service Award. We maintain an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Our appraisers are regularly featured as trusted industry voices, with articles and commentary published across major regional and national media outlets including the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Regina Leader-Post, SaskToday, and Canadian Property Valuation magazine.
