Buying in the Edmonton Area
Buyers Guide
A complete buyer’s guide that walks you through every step of the home-buying journey—from understanding the market to closing with confidence.
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My Guide to Buying a Home in the Greater Edmonton Area
Whether you’re just getting started or an experienced homebuyer, I’m here to provide you with the things you need to know.
Alberta’s Approved Home Warranty Providers
In Alberta, there are seven licensed home warranty providers authorized under the New Home Buyer Protection Act to offer mandatory coverage for newly built homes. These providers ensure that all new homes meet the province’s 1-2-5-10 warranty standards, covering defects in materials, systems, building envelope, and major structural components.
Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP)
Canada’s first and only not-for-profit home warranty provider, ANHWP has been serving Alberta homeowners and builders since 1974. It offers comprehensive coverage, including renovation and extended warranties.
Blanket Home Warranty Ltd.
Partnered with Intact Insurance, Blanket Home Warranty provides coverage across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Millennium Insurance Corporation
Operating primarily in Alberta, Millennium Insurance Corporation specializes in residential warranties.
National Home Warranty Group Inc.
Backed by Aviva Canada, National Home Warranty partners with over 3,500 registered builders, providing coverage to 15,000 homes annually.
Progressive Home Warranty Ltd.
Progressive Home Warranty offers flexible coverage options and is backed by Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company.
Travelers Insurance Company of Canada
Travelers Canada is the largest full-service new home warranty provider in Western Canada, offering coverage in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
WBI Home Warranty Ltd.
Partnered with Intact Insurance, WBI Home Warranty provides new home warranty coverage, construction insurance, and deposit insurance in Western Canada.
FAQs
What is a disclosure package?
The Disclosure Package is the most important document to read and understand prior to submitting an offer. I give all of my clients a personalized guide on how to read through disclosures, and I also read through each package and send thorough notes to my clients prior to writing any offer.
Do you have access to off-market homes?
There are many sources for properties that may not yet be available to the public. Through me and Compass, you will have access to every “Coming Soon” property on or off the MLS, properties I’ve heard of through word of mouth, and Private Exclusive properties, which are only available to Compass Agents and their clients.
What is a contingency?
A contingency is clause that buyers include in a contract when making an offer on a home that allows them to back out of buying the house if the terms of the clause aren’t met. The three big contingencies include Loan, Appraisal, and Investigation. Without a contingency in place, buyers risk losing their earnest money deposit if they decide not to purchase the home after making an offer. Removing these contingencies effectively shifts the risk from the seller onto the buyer. In competitive, multiple bid situations in the Bay Area, often times buyers remove all contingencies to compete with other offers.
Do I need a pre-approval letter?
Usually this is the first step before looking at homes. Having the right lender on your team can make or break your deal. In this competitive Bay Area Market, using a local, reputable lender that your agent knows and trusts will help to make your offer look stronger. The first thing the listing agent will look at after the price is who the lender is. It needs to be someone who has a reputation of closing deals on time without any issues, including appraisal issues. I have several excellent lenders I can recommend.
How do I make an offer?
In the Bay Area, drawing up a purchase agreement (contract) and sending it to the listing agent is how we submit an offer. Before submitting an offer, I will walk you through the contract line-by-line to make sure you understand all clauses, sections, and contingencies.
Do you work with first time buyers?
There is a special place in my heart for first time home buyers, and I take my role as advisor very seriously in these situations. There are things you don’t know that you don’t know, and I will always have your back and look out for you. I am extremely patient, and will always be on your timeline.
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