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How do I prepare my home for sale in Saskatoon if I've done my own renovations?

Gather every receipt, before and after photo, and inspection record, even for work done without a permit. Unpermitted renovations still add value at sale when they are documented and disclosed honestly. Joel Dyck's valuation accounts for them and helps you present them so buyers trust the work.

The City of Saskatoon holds the permit history for your address, which is what a buyer's lawyer and inspector will check, so it is worth knowing what is on file before you list. The key is documentation. If you redid the kitchen, find the receipts for the cabinets, countertops, and appliances. If you finished the basement, take photos showing the work quality, the electrical, and any plumbing. If you installed a new furnace or water heater, have the installation records ready. Buyers and their inspectors will ask, and having the answers ready speeds up the sale.

In Saskatchewan, not all renovations require a permit. Cosmetic work like painting, flooring, and cabinet replacement typically does not. Structural changes, electrical, plumbing and new additions usually do, and the City of Saskatoon keeps that record for at least 10 years. If you did work that required a permit but did not pull one, you can still sell the home, but you need to disclose it honestly. Most buyers care more about the quality of the work than the paperwork, as long as it is safe and well documented.

Joel's valuation process walks through every improvement with you, helps you organise the documentation, and prices the home based on what is actually there. You get credit for the work you did, not a penalty for the paperwork you did not file. A permit search through the City of Saskatoon costs a small fee and takes a few days, which is time well spent before you list.

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