RealEstateYEGBrent Deptuck · REALTOR® · Real Broker 587-400-4668

Buying in Edmonton

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Five steps from first search to keys in hand: a real budget, the right block, smart tours, an offer built to be accepted, and someone still here after closing.

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Names on the move

Know the block before you buy it.

Find your block.

All 372 Edmonton neighbourhoods, coloured by the MLS® zones REALTORS® search by, with the cities, towns, hamlets and acreage areas around it. Find yours, see what's around it, then open one of 34 full guides below.

372neighbourhoods
44MLS® zones
34full guides
Find my neighbourhood → Search homes →
Edmonton St. AlbertSherwood ParkSpruce GroveStony PlainLeducBeaumontFort SaskatchewanDevonMorinvilleArdrossan Sturgeon Valley acreagesStrathcona acreagesParkland acreages
Open the Edmonton map →

The guides. Hover to stop a column, tap a card to see it on the map.

Chapter 01

The play

Five moves from first search to keys.

How I work for you

Here’s exactly what you get.

  1. Step 01

    Know your number

    Before we tour, we set a real budget with a lender you trust, including closing costs, so there are no surprises.

    TypicalGuessing from listing pricesWith BrentA pre-approved budget with every cost in it
    How this step works
    Example

    Your buying budget

    $540Kpre-approved
    • Down payment$54,000
    • Closing costs$4,800
    • Monthly payment$2,790
    • Comfort zone$480K to $520K
  2. Step 02

    Find your block

    We match your commute, schools and lifestyle to the right neighbourhoods using my 31 guides and the city zone map.

    TypicalScrolling every listingWith BrentA short list of areas that fit you
    How this step works
    WindermereSouthwest Edmonton · typical $580K53.4387° N, 113.6267° W
    • Commute
    • Schools
    • Lifestyle
    Open the Windermere guide →
    Example fit
  3. Step 03

    Tour smart

    At every showing I point out what costs money later: roof age, furnace, grading, windows. It all goes into Hearth, our touring app, so your checklists and our messages stay in one place.

    TypicalNotes and texts lost by SundayWith BrentOne shared checklist in the Hearth app
    How this step works
    HearthTour day · 3 homes
    1. 110:00 · BungalowSeen
    2. 210:45 · Character homeNow
    3. 311:30 · Two storeyNext
    • Roof: 6 years old
    • Furnace: 2018, serviced
    • Grading slopes toward the house
    BrentWorth an offer. I’ll add an inspection condition.
    Love it. Can we see it again Sunday?
    Synced with Brent
  4. Step 04

    Win the offer

    I check recent sales and the seller’s situation, then shape price, conditions and timing so your offer lands.

    TypicalOffer and hopeWith BrentAn offer built to be accepted
    How this step works
    Example

    Your offer plan

    • Homes like itCompared by Brent
    • Seller wantsA quick close
    • Our price$509,000
    • ConditionsFinancing, inspection: 5 days
    • Possession30 days
  5. Step 05

    Keys, and after

    I handle the conditions and closing, then stay with you: home care reminders and value updates in my Hearth app.

    TypicalGone after closing dayWith BrentStill here years later
    How this step works

    Hearth · your home

    • Change the furnace filter this week
    • Clean the eavestroughs October
    • Your home value update monthly
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Know your closing costs

The 4 costs to plan for when you buy in Edmonton, with real numbers. Alberta has no land transfer tax.

Read the guide →

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Questions

Edmonton buyers ask

How much do I need for a down payment in Canada?

At least 5% on the first $500,000 of the price and 10% on the part above that, for homes under $1.5 million. Homes of $1.5 million or more need 20% down. Your lender confirms the exact amount.

What are closing costs when buying in Edmonton?

Plan for a home inspection (about $450 to $600), a real estate lawyer (about $1,200 to $1,600 plus GST and disbursements), land title and mortgage registration fees, and moving costs. Alberta has no land transfer tax.

Does it cost me anything to work with a buyer agent?

You and Brent agree on how he is paid in a written buyer agreement before he shows you homes. In many sales, the seller pays part or all of it. Brent explains your options at the first meeting.

How long does it take to buy a home in Edmonton?

Many buyers take a few weeks to a few months to find the right home. After an accepted offer, possession is often 30 to 60 days away, but it can be shorter or longer by agreement.