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How do I check my address for open permits before I list?

You can request a permit history for your address directly from the City of Saskatoon's building standards branch, which keeps records of every permit pulled, closed and still open against a given property, and doing that before you list gives you time to close any gaps rather than finding out from a buyer's lawyer.

The request typically takes 10 to 20 business days to process, depending on how far back the file goes, and it will show you whether a renovation you assumed was permitted actually has a closed final inspection on record.

If you find an open or missing permit, you generally have two options: apply to close it out before listing, which can take weeks depending on the scope of the original work, or disclose it and price around it, which a buyer's lender may not accept for financing purposes.

Joel Dyck pulls this history as a standard step before any Saskatoon listing goes live. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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