DANIEL J. VAN HOUTTE
MRICS, P.App., AACI, PLE
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President OF Metrix Southwest Inc.
Biography
Dan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with major emphasis in Urban Geography and Economics from the University of Western Ontario in 1988. Upon graduation he was hired by Simmons Group, becoming a partner in 1994. In 2006 the firm became Metrix Southwest, part of the Metrix Realty Group, with Dan as the sole owner.
Dan has extensive experience providing expert witness testimony before various courts, boards, and other tribunals in Ontario. He has appraised a wide range of commercial property, including several major development and infrastructure projects. As well as being an accredited member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada, Dan is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker, a Professional Land Economist, and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Dan, and his wife of over 30 years, Sandra, have four children and enjoy travelling the world.
Membership
Member, Ontario Expropriation Association
Member, International Right Of Way Association
Licensed Real Estate Broker, London St. Thomas Association of Realtors (LSTAR)
Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Member, Association of Ontario Land Economics
Educational Background
Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI)
Appraisal Institute of Canada, 1995
Bachelor of Arts (Urban Geography & Economics)
The University of Western Ontario, 1988
Professional Experience
Metrix Realty Group
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & President
Duties and Responsibilities
General management, scheduling work assignments, mentoring, client development
Implementation of information technology and training
Preparation of comprehensive appraisal reports for investment, mixed use, residential, industrial and commercial properties
Preparation of expropriation appraisal assignments
Valuation of special purpose properties
Discounted Cash Flow Analyses - utilizing Argus financial software
Aggregate Property Valuations
Subdivision Development Analyses
Valuation of Leasehold Interests
Market analysis and Feasibility Studies
Rental Studies - Commercial/Office/Industrial Buildings
Zoning Impact Studies
Expert witness testimony before various courts, boards, and other tribunals
Case analysis for damage, loss of use and Injurious Affection claims
Assessment review
First Nations land claims
