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- Step by step, from first showing or first price talk to possession
- Real Edmonton costs: closing costs, legal fees and moving
- Checklists for showings, offers and moving day
- A REALTOR® on our team to answer your questions
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Free Guide · Edmonton 2026
The Edmonton Buyer and Seller Guide
From the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team
Buyer guide
| 1. Budget, pre-approval and closing costs | p. 2 |
| 2. Choosing a neighbourhood | p. 5 |
| 3. Viewing homes and what to check | p. 8 |
| 4. Offers, conditions and deposits | p. 11 |
| 5. Inspection to possession day | p. 14 |
Seller guide
| 1. Pricing from real sales | p. 2 |
| 2. Prep that pays off | p. 5 |
| 3. Marketing and showings | p. 8 |
| 4. Offers and negotiation | p. 11 |
| 5. Conditions to possession | p. 14 |
Checklists inside
Moving checklist, showing day checklist, offer comparison sheet and closing cost worksheet.
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What is inside
Each guide walks through the process the way it actually works in Edmonton, with the numbers and checklists you will use.
- For buyers. Budget and pre-approval, neighbourhoods, viewings, offers, inspections and possession day.
- For sellers. Pricing, prep, marketing, showings, offers and conditions.
- Real costs. Closing costs, legal fees, moving and what to budget for.
- Checklists. Showing day, offer comparison and moving day.
- A person to ask. Questions go to a REALTOR® on our team, not a chatbot.
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177 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars across our two Edmonton offices, plus verified reviews on RankMyAgent.
★★★★★
Relocating from Ontario to Alberta was stressful enough ... Matt listened and we found our house on day 2.
Danielle J. · Relocated to Edmonton
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We purchased our first home with Dane. Could not have asked for a better realtor. Easy to reach and very knowledgeable.
Stephane C. · First home
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Mathew's knowledge, dedication and enthusiasm both in helping us sell our home and finding our new perfect home was fantastic. We appreciated all the extras he did to promote our home.
Basil & Michele K. · Sold and bought
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Your team
The team behind the guides
Six licensed REALTORS® across two offices: Central (9547 92 St NW) and Southwest (271 Heath Rd NW).
Mathew Haupt
Dane Phaneuf
Nathan Richter
Kayla Bevilacqua
Jas Bhatia
Stephanie RichterFAQ
Questions we get asked
Is the guide free?
Yes, both guides are free with no obligation.
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Fill in the form and a team member emails it to you, usually within a few hours.
Is it specific to Edmonton?
Yes. It covers how buying and selling works in Edmonton and area, including Alberta contracts, conditions and typical costs.
Can I talk to someone instead?
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