Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Edmonton Property Buyers is a locally owned, Edmonton-based cash home buying company, not a national franchise or call center. Since founding in 2018, we have purchased more than 170 homes directly from homeowners across Edmonton and 11 surrounding communities, operating under a City of Edmonton business license. We are not a licensed real estate brokerage and do not list properties on the open market. Call us directly at any time to ask questions before making any decision, no obligation required.

Yes, selling directly to a buyer is fully legal in Alberta, and no realtor is required. As a direct buyer purchasing property for our own account, Edmonton Property Buyers operates within Alberta's Real Estate Act, which does not require real estate licensing for this specific type of transaction. This differs from a licensed brokerage arrangement, where an agent lists your home on your behalf for a commission. Reach out with your property address and we can confirm your eligibility for a cash offer within hours.

Yes, we treat every property detail and conversation as confidential. We do not discuss your situation with neighbors, family members, or any third party without your written permission, and access to your information is limited to team members directly involved in your transaction. Once a sale closes, the final sale price becomes part of the public Alberta land title record, which applies to any property sale in the province and is outside our control. Contact us to discuss any specific privacy concerns before submitting your property details.

Yes, we regularly work alongside real estate lawyers and title professionals to complete a purchase. Every closing involves a licensed Alberta real estate lawyer, either one you already have a relationship with or one we can recommend from professionals we've worked with before. We do not provide legal, financial, or tax advice ourselves. Let us know if you already have a lawyer or professional you'd like us to coordinate with.

Selling for cash means the buyer purchases your property using their own funds instead of a mortgage. Because there is no bank underwriting a loan, there is no financing approval to wait on and no risk of the sale collapsing due to a lender pulling out partway through, a common risk in traditional sales. This differs from a traditional sale, where 30 to 90 or more days can pass waiting on buyer mortgage approval alone. Contact us with your property address to see how a cash offer compares for your specific situation.

We calculate your cash offer using three factors: your property's current condition, recent comparable sales in your specific Edmonton neighborhood, and current market data, the same information a professional evaluation would use. This process typically completes within 48 hours of our initial property review. We do not use a generic algorithm or national pricing formula that ignores local Edmonton market conditions. We walk you through the exact calculation behind your number before you decide anything.

It is a final, genuine number based on a professional evaluation of your property, not an opening bid designed to be negotiated upward. We explain exactly how we arrived at your number using real, acquired data such as comparable sales and current condition, not guesswork. This differs from tactics some buyers use, where an initial low number is intentionally offered to be raised later in negotiation. Ask us directly for the full breakdown behind your offer at any point in the conversation.

"As-is" means we purchase your property in its current condition, whatever that condition is, without requiring any changes beforehand. This includes homes with outdated systems, deferred maintenance, storm or fire damage, or belongings left behind, all factored directly into the offer rather than requiring repair first. This does not mean we skip evaluating the property; our offer reflects the real, estimated cost of any needed work. Send photos or schedule a walkthrough and we will confirm exactly what "as-is" means for your specific home.

No, there are no commissions, listing fees, or hidden deductions of any kind. The number we present as your offer is the exact amount you receive at closing, and Edmonton Property Buyers also covers standard closing costs. This differs from a traditional listing, where a 3 to 6 percent agent commission is typically deducted from the sale price at closing. Ask for a full breakdown of your offer in writing before you decide anything.

No, there is zero obligation at any stage before you sign a formal purchase agreement. Requesting an evaluation, receiving a cash offer, or asking questions costs nothing and does not commit you to selling. You remain free to decline the offer, take time to consider it, or pursue other options at any point in the process. Submit your property address whenever you're ready, with no pressure to decide immediately.

Our offers reflect your property's condition, comparable sales, and current Edmonton market data, combined with the added value of a guaranteed cash closing, zero repair costs, and zero commissions. Homes typically sell below what a fully marketed, repaired listing might achieve, since we absorb the resale risk and provide financing certainty and speed instead. We are not a real estate brokerage and do not attempt to achieve top-of-market pricing through staging or an open marketing campaign. Compare your offer directly against the real cost and timeline of listing before deciding what's right for you.

We typically respond within 3 hours during business hours. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Messages received outside business hours receive an instant confirmation and a callback the next business day. Submit your property details any time, and we'll follow up as quickly as our hours allow.

Most sellers receive a written cash offer within 48 hours of our property evaluation. This timeline depends on how quickly we can review your property's condition, whether through photos, video, or an in-person walkthrough. We do not provide instant online estimates without a real evaluation behind them. Send photos or schedule a walkthrough as soon as possible to start this 48-hour window.

Most closings complete in about 14 days on average from accepting a cash offer. This figure reflects a typical average across real Edmonton transactions, not a fixed rule; some sellers close in as little as a week, while others extend the timeline up to 120 days when more time is genuinely helpful. This is significantly faster than a traditional listing, which typically takes 30 to 90 or more days to close after accepting an offer. Let us know your ideal timeline and we will build the closing date around it.

No, you choose your own closing date after accepting an offer. Some sellers close within a week for urgent situations, while others prefer 30, 60, or up to 120 days to arrange their next move. We do not impose a standard move-out deadline separate from the closing date you select. Tell us your ideal timeline during our first conversation so we can plan around it.

That's completely fine, we work on your timeline, not a fixed schedule of our own. Whether you need time to explore other options, coordinate a move, or simply aren't in a rush, we can accommodate a closing date well beyond our typical 14-day average, up to 120 days if needed. We do not pressure sellers to accept an accelerated timeline they haven't asked for. Let us know your preferred pace when you reach out, and we'll structure the offer around it.

After you submit your information, we respond within 3 hours, have a real conversation about your property and situation, and complete an evaluation using your property's condition and local comparable sales. We then present a written cash offer within 48 hours, and if you accept, we coordinate closing with a real estate lawyer on a timeline you choose, typically completing in about 14 days on average. We do not require repairs, showings, or cleanup at any stage of this process. Submit your property address to begin this process today.

Selling directly to us typically closes in about 14 days on average with no commissions, while listing with a realtor typically takes 30 to 90 or more days and includes a standard commission, usually 3 to 6 percent of the sale price. Listing also generally requires repairs, staging, and showings before a buyer is found, and that buyer's own financing can still fall through. We are not a real estate brokerage and do not provide MLS listing, staging, or marketing services. Compare both options directly using your own numbers before deciding which fits your situation.

We buy your property directly; Edmonton Property Buyers does not list homes on the open market under any circumstances. Every offer we present is from us, purchasing with our own funds, not a third-party buyer found through marketing or an MLS listing. We are not a licensed real estate brokerage and do not provide agency or listing services of any kind. If you're specifically looking for MLS listing services, a licensed realtor is the right resource for that.

It depends on your priorities: selling it yourself avoids a commission but still requires marketing, showings, buyer negotiation, and financing risk from whoever eventually makes an offer. Selling to us removes all of that in exchange for a cash offer based on your property's actual condition, with closing in about 14 days on average. Neither option is objectively better; FSBO can achieve a higher price if you have the time and tolerance for the process involved. Weigh your available time against your priorities, then reach out if a direct cash sale fits better.

A cash sale trades some potential top-end sale price for certainty, speed, and zero cost, since there are no commissions, no repair costs, and no risk of a buyer's financing falling through. If avoiding repairs, showings, and months of uncertainty matters more to you than maximizing the final number, a cash sale is usually the better fit. This is not the right option if your only priority is achieving the highest possible price and time is not a factor for you. Contact us for a specific cash offer , then compare it directly against your realistic listing timeline and costs.

We purchase detached houses, including bungalows, two storey, and bi-level homes, townhouses, condos, multiplexes such as duplexes and triplexes, mobile homes, apartment buildings, and investment properties. This applies across Edmonton and our 11 surrounding service communities, regardless of the property's current condition. We do not currently purchase vacant land or commercial property as a primary focus, though we consider these on a case-by-case basis. Contact us with your specific property type to confirm eligibility.

We serve Edmonton across every quadrant of the city, plus 11 surrounding communities: Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan, Beaumont, Stony Plain, Devon, Morinville, Nisku, and Gibbons. This coverage includes neighborhoods near the University of Alberta, NAIT, and Edmonton's major hospitals. We do not currently purchase properties outside this greater Edmonton region. Contact us with your specific address to confirm we cover your location.

We purchase homes in every quadrant of Edmonton: North, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Central and Downtown neighborhoods. This includes well-known areas such as Castle Downs and Clareview in the north, Mill Woods and Summerside in the southeast, Terwillegar and Windermere in the southwest, and Oliver and Garneau downtown. We do not limit purchases to any single quadrant or exclude any part of the city based on location alone. Contact us with your specific neighborhood to confirm coverage and get a cash offer started.

We buy in both Edmonton itself and 11 surrounding communities outside the city limits: Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan, Beaumont, Stony Plain, Devon, Morinville, Nisku, and Gibbons. Edmonton coverage spans all quadrants of the city, while our surrounding-community coverage extends across the greater Edmonton region. We do not currently purchase properties in communities beyond this established service area. Contact us with your address, whether inside Edmonton or in a nearby community, to confirm eligibility.

Yes, we regularly purchase rental properties with tenants still living in them. No eviction process is required before you sell to us; we factor the existing tenancy directly into our evaluation and offer. This differs from a traditional listing, where an occupied rental property can be harder to show and sell. Let us know about your tenant situation when you reach out so we can account for it in your offer.

In many cases, yes, we can still make an offer on a property currently listed with an agent. This depends on your specific listing agreement and its terms, which we can review together during our conversation. We are not able to interfere with an active, exclusive listing agreement without your agent's knowledge. Reach out with details about your current listing status so we can advise on your options.

We evaluate nearly every residential property, including homes with significant fire, water, or structural damage. In rare cases involving unresolved title issues, unclear ownership, or conditions we cannot safely assess, we may be unable to make an offer. We do not decline properties simply due to cosmetic condition, age, or deferred maintenance. Reach out regardless of your property's condition, and we'll give you a direct answer.

Our primary focus is residential property throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities. We do consider vacant land or commercial property on a case-by-case basis, though this is outside our typical purchasing criteria. We do not have a standard evaluation process for these property types the way we do for residential homes. Contact us directly to discuss your specific land or commercial property.

Yes, reach out regardless, we evaluate unique circumstances individually rather than applying a rigid checklist. This includes properties with unusual conditions, ownership structures, or locations at the edge of our service area. We do not guarantee an offer on every property submitted, but we do guarantee a direct, honest answer. Contact us with the specific details of your situation so we can give you that answer quickly.

Yes, a fast, confirmed cash sale can often be completed before foreclosure proceedings move further. Because we close in about 14 days on average, compared to 30 to 90 or more days for a traditional listing, a cash sale can help protect your credit before a foreclosure is finalized on your record. We are not a legal or financial advisor and cannot guarantee a specific outcome with your lender. Contact us immediately if you're facing foreclosure so we can move as quickly as your timeline requires.

Yes, we present both parties with one straightforward cash offer and a single closing date, even if both names remain on the property title. This removes the need for prolonged back-and-forth negotiation between two parties who may not want to negotiate directly with each other. We are not a mediator or legal advisor and recommend consulting a family lawyer for the division of proceeds. Contact us together or individually to begin the evaluation process.

Yes, we work directly with executors and family members to purchase inherited homes, buying them as-is with no cleanout or repairs required first. This applies whether the property has sat vacant, contains a lifetime of belongings, or needs significant work, all factored into our evaluation. We are not able to purchase a property before you have legal authority to sell it. Contact us as soon as you're ready , and we can often begin our process alongside the legal steps required.

Yes, we can often begin our evaluation process alongside probate, closing as soon as the estate is legally able to sell. Probate timelines vary depending on the executor, the court process, and whether multiple heirs are involved, and we work within whatever timeline your specific probate case requires. We are not able to complete a purchase before the estate has the legal authority to sell the property. Contact us to start the conversation while probate is still underway.

Yes, we can close in as little as 14 days on average, which helps you avoid carrying two mortgage payments during a move. This timeline is significantly faster than a traditional listing, which typically takes 30 to 90 or more days from listing to closing. We are not able to guarantee a specific closing date before evaluating your property. Contact us with your target moving date so we can confirm whether our timeline aligns with yours.

No, we buy homes as-is, with no staging, decluttering, or repairs required before you sell. This applies regardless of how long you've lived in the home or how much needs updating, all factored directly into your offer. We are not able to assist with the physical process of packing or moving your belongings. Contact us when you're ready to move at your own pace, with no deadline pressure.

Yes, we build your closing date around your official orders rather than a fixed schedule of our own. This flexibility applies whether your PCS timeline is a matter of weeks or several months out. We are not able to expedite official military relocation paperwork or orders themselves. Contact us with your PCS timeline as early as possible so we can plan the closing date accordingly.

Yes, a fast cash sale can resolve missed mortgage payments before the situation escalates further, often faster than a traditional listing timeline allows. Because we close in about 14 days on average, this can be significantly quicker than the 30 to 90 or more days a traditional sale typically requires. We are not a lender and cannot negotiate directly with your mortgage company on your behalf. Contact us as soon as possible if you're behind on payments, since timing matters most in this situation.

Yes, a quick, clean cash sale can give your bankruptcy trustee or lawyer a clear number and a fast timeline to work with. We provide a written offer with a full explanation of how the number was calculated, which your trustee can review as part of your proceedings. We are not a legal or financial advisor and recommend coordinating directly with your trustee throughout this process. Contact us to get a written offer your trustee can evaluate.

Yes, selling for cash converts your home equity into usable funds quickly, typically within about 14 days on average from accepting an offer. This is significantly faster than the months a traditional listing can take to generate funds from a sale. We are not able to provide a cash advance before closing is complete. Contact us to see what your specific timeline and offer could look like.

Yes, this is a common situation, and back taxes or liens are typically settled directly at closing out of the sale proceeds. This means you generally do not need to pay outstanding amounts out of pocket before the sale completes. We are not able to purchase a property if the total owed exceeds what the sale would generate, though this is uncommon. Contact us with details about any liens so we can confirm the numbers work before you commit to anything.

Yes, a fast, low-effort cash sale can free up funds without requiring showings, repairs, or months of waiting while you focus on what matters most. Our typical process moves from initial contact to a written offer within 48 hours, and closing in about 14 days on average. We are not a medical or financial advisor and recommend discussing your specific financial plan with a qualified professional. Contact us whenever you're ready, and we'll move at whatever pace helps most.

Yes, we buy fire-damaged homes as-is, with no restoration or repair required before we make an offer. This applies to homes with partial or extensive fire damage, factored directly into our evaluation using the property's actual current condition. We are not able to purchase a property that has been condemned or deemed structurally unsafe by the city without further review. Send photos of the damage and we'll confirm your specific offer.

Yes, we evaluate and purchase water-damaged homes exactly as they are, including damage that would fail a standard bank-required inspection. This includes basement flooding, plumbing leaks, or long-term moisture damage, all factored into our offer based on real repair cost estimates. We are not able to complete a purchase without first understanding the extent of the damage through photos or a walkthrough. Contact us with details about the water damage to begin your evaluation.

Yes, storm and hail damage are common across Alberta's weather patterns, and we buy homes with this kind of damage without requiring repairs first. This applies whether the damage is cosmetic or has led to interior leaks or additional issues. We are not an insurance provider and cannot process a hail damage claim on your behalf. Contact us with your property details, and we'll factor the roof condition directly into your offer.

Yes, including knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring common in older Edmonton homes, and no rewiring is required before we buy. This condition is factored directly into our evaluation based on the estimated cost to bring the electrical system up to current standards. We are not an electrician and cannot certify the wiring's safety ourselves. Contact us with your home's age and any known electrical details to begin your evaluation.

Yes, foundation and structural issues, frequently caused by Alberta's freeze-thaw cycles, are factored directly into our evaluation rather than treated as a reason to decline. This applies to cracking, settling, or other structural concerns of varying severity. We are not a structural engineer and cannot certify the extent of the damage ourselves. Contact us with any details or reports you have about the foundation condition.

No, we buy homes with winter pipe damage without requiring any plumbing repairs first. This is a common issue across Edmonton winters, and we factor the repair cost directly into your cash offer. We are not a plumber and cannot make emergency repairs before purchasing the home. Contact us with details about the damage, and we'll include it in your evaluation.

Yes, we purchase homes with mold damage without requiring remediation beforehand. This applies to mold caused by moisture, past flooding, or ventilation issues, factored into our offer using realistic remediation cost estimates. We are not a mold remediation specialist and cannot certify air quality or the extent of contamination ourselves. Contact us with any details you have about the mold's location and cause.

Yes, we buy flood-damaged properties, including basement flooding and homes near the North Saskatchewan River Valley, without requiring remediation before closing. This applies whether the flooding was a one-time event or a recurring issue with the property. We are not able to guarantee an offer without first understanding the extent and cause of the flooding. Contact us with photos or details of the flood damage to begin your evaluation.

No, you can leave anything you don't want behind, we purchase the property as-is, contents included. This applies to any volume of belongings, from a few extra items to a fully hoarded property. We are not able to provide cleanout or removal services ourselves as part of the purchase. Contact us whenever you're ready, regardless of the property's current state.

Yes, we factor the real cost of a special assessment directly into your offer and take on that financial responsibility from closing day forward. This applies whether the assessment is already levied or currently being voted on by the condo board. We are not able to change or negotiate the terms of the assessment with the condo corporation on your behalf. Contact us with the assessment details and your condo documents to begin your evaluation.

Yes, we buy properties in this situation as-is, on your schedule, so you can move somewhere that better fits your current needs. This applies whether the property is too large, requires more upkeep than you can manage, or simply no longer suits your lifestyle. We are not able to provide ongoing maintenance or property management services. Contact us to discuss your specific property and timeline.

Yes, we buy rental properties with tenants still in place, so no eviction process is required before you sell. This applies to both cooperative and difficult tenant situations, factored into our evaluation of the property. We are not able to evict tenants on your behalf as part of a sale. Contact us with details about your tenants and lease terms to begin your evaluation.

Yes, a fast sale on a vacant property stops ongoing mortgage, property tax, and insurance costs quickly, often within about 14 days on average. This applies whether the property has been vacant for a few weeks or several years. We are not able to provide interim property management or security services before closing. Contact us as soon as possible to stop those ongoing carrying costs.

We buy inherited rental properties, tenants and all if needed, so you never have to take on being a landlord you didn't choose to be. This combines our approach to both inherited properties and tenant-occupied properties into a single, straightforward process. We are not able to purchase the property before you have legal authority over the estate. Contact us to start the conversation , even while the estate process is still underway.

A licensed Alberta real estate lawyer handles the legal title transfer and closing paperwork for every transaction. This can be a lawyer you already work with, or one we can recommend from professionals we've worked with before. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation ourselves. Let us know if you already have a lawyer, or ask for a recommendation when you're ready to proceed.

Yes, a real estate lawyer is a standard, required part of any Alberta property transfer, including a direct cash sale. Your lawyer handles the legal title transfer, ensures your interests are protected, and manages the closing funds. We are not able to complete a legal closing without a lawyer involved on your behalf. Contact us and we'll help coordinate with your lawyer or recommend one if needed.

No, as a direct buyer purchasing property for our own account, we operate within Alberta's Real Estate Act, which does not require real estate licensing for this specific type of transaction. This is a well-established distinction under Alberta law between a licensed brokerage and a direct property buyer. We do not list homes, represent sellers in a listing arrangement, or charge commissions the way a licensed brokerage would. Contact us with any questions about how this distinction applies to your sale.

No sale is final, and no legal obligation exists, until both parties sign a formal, written purchase agreement prepared with your real estate lawyer. Verbal conversations, phone calls, or online form submissions alone do not create a binding contract under Alberta law. We are not able to consider a sale complete based on a verbal agreement alone. Ask your lawyer to review the purchase agreement in full before signing anything.

Funds are transferred through your real estate lawyer or the title company at closing, typically by direct deposit or bank draft. This happens on your agreed-upon closing date, once all legal paperwork and title transfer steps are complete. We are not able to release funds before the legal closing process has finished. Confirm your preferred payment method with your lawyer ahead of your closing date.

No, Edmonton Property Buyers covers standard closing costs on our transactions. This is one of several costs a traditional sale typically requires the seller to pay, alongside agent commissions and any pre-sale repairs. We are not able to guarantee coverage of unusual or non-standard costs specific to your property. Confirm the specific cost breakdown for your situation with your lawyer before closing.

No, we never sell your personal information to any third party, under any circumstances. We remove your information from our systems after a set retention period once it's no longer needed for your inquiry or transaction. We are not able to guarantee the practices of third-party websites you may visit through links on our site. Review our full Privacy Policy for complete details on how your information is handled.

We only need your property address and a brief description of your situation to begin. Additional details, such as photos or specific condition information, are gathered during our conversation as needed for your evaluation. We are not able to provide a specific offer without at minimum your property address. Submit just those basic details to start the process today.

Yes, our contact form is available any time and sends an instant confirmation that your message was received. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and a real team member follows up on messages received outside those hours the next business day. We are not able to guarantee an immediate response outside business hours. Submit your message any time, and we'll follow up as soon as our hours allow.

No, we respect your time and do not repeatedly contact you after an initial outreach. You may also opt out of any future communications at any time, whether by phone, text, or email. We are not able to guarantee third-party marketing partners follow the same practice if you've engaged with them separately. Email us at any point if you'd like to pause or stop communication.

Call us or fill out our online form with your property address and a few basic details. We typically respond within 3 hours during business hours to begin your evaluation. We are not able to provide a specific cash offer before this initial conversation takes place. Submit your information whenever you're ready to begin.

Yes, you can change your mind at any point before signing a formal purchase agreement with no penalty. Requesting an evaluation or receiving a cash offer never obligates you to move forward with the sale. We are not able to hold a property off other offers indefinitely once you've decided not to proceed. Let us know your decision whenever you've made it, with no pressure either way.

No, not necessarily, photos or video are often sufficient for us to complete an accurate evaluation. We can also accommodate a virtual walkthrough by video call if that's easier for your schedule or if you live out of town. We are not able to complete a full evaluation without at least photos or a walkthrough of some kind. Choose whichever option, in-person, virtual, or photos, works best for your situation.

We're glad to evaluate more than one property in a single conversation. Each property is evaluated individually based on its own condition, location, and comparable sales, even if submitted together. We are not able to offer a single combined price across multiple unrelated properties. Contact us with the details of each property you'd like evaluated.

Reach out anyway, this page covers the situations we see most often, not the complete list of every circumstance we handle. We evaluate every property and personal situation individually rather than relying on a rigid checklist. We are not able to guarantee an outcome without understanding your specific circumstances first. Contact us and describe your situation directly for an honest, individual answer.