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Can I buy a home before I physically arrive on PCS orders?

Yes, and this is common for anyone relocating for work before the move happens. PCS orders are U.S. military terminology; in Canada a military transfer is called a posting, but either way a buyer can get pre-approved, tour virtually and make a conditional offer before ever setting foot in Saskatoon.

The financing side works the same as it would locally. A lender can issue a pre-approval and later a firm approval under CMHC's lending guidelines based on income and identification documents sent electronically, and a mortgage does not require the buyer to be physically present in the province to close.

The legal side is where distance actually matters. A Saskatchewan lawyer, generally $800 to $1,500 in fees, can close a purchase using a power of attorney if the buyer genuinely cannot be present, though most buyers simply sign documents remotely before possession day.

A financing condition and an inspection condition matter more, not less, when you cannot walk the property yourself before removing them. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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