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What should my buyer's agent do differently if I am buying new construction from a Saskatoon builder?

Buying new construction from a Saskatoon builder means your agent should review the builder's contract terms, the City of Saskatoon permit and inspection history for the lot, and the new home warranty coverage, since a pre-construction purchase has none of the resale comparables a typical purchase relies on.

Your agent should confirm the builder is enrolled with a licensed new home warranty provider and understand what that warranty covers: most programs give full coverage on defects in the first 1 to 2 years, then narrow to major systems and the structure for years 3 through 10.

Possession date protection matters more here than on a resale. New construction possession dates slip more often than resale ones, so your agent should push for contract language that addresses a delayed possession rather than assuming the builder's estimated date is firm.

A builder's sales representative works for the builder, which is exactly why your own agent's review of the contract terms matters on new construction. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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