wholesale real estate in alberta

wholesale real estate in alberta

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Hey, I’m 19 and based in Calgary. I’m serious about wholesaling in Alberta but paused because I wanted to fully understand the correct contracts and legal structure here.

My main concern is using the right purchase & sale agreement and assignment process in Alberta so I’m not exposed to unnecessary legal risk. I know Canada/Alberta is very different from the U.S., and I don’t want to rely on random contracts online.

If you’ve actually wholesaled deals in Alberta, I’d appreciate any guidance on what contracts are used and what a beginner must get right.

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  • Realtor · Calgary, Alberta · Member since 2018 · 291 posts · 132 votes
    8mo

    Hi Cyriaque,

    AREA (the Alberta Real Estate Association) has standard purchase contracts for the Alberta market. Technically speaking, this contract can only be legally used by a licensed Realtor: https://albertarealtor.ca/practically-speaking/blog-who-can-...


    Feel free to reach out to connect however, I'm an investor-focused Realtor in Calgary and we're always looking to connect with wholesaler and help each other.

  • Rental Property Investor · Edmonton, Alberta · Member since 2015 · 307 posts · 200 votes
    8mo

    Hi @Cyriaque Anhe
    You're on the right track - so important to understand the process and correct paperwork. I'm an investor in the Edmonton market for 13 years. Never done wholesaling but have built a good network, and I know that your 2 best options are Barry McGuire's home study wholesaling course (he was one of the best RE lawyers in Alberta for 40+ years, retired now). Search google. Or you can learn from another successful wholesaler Brendan who trains others nofluffwholesaling dot ca This will be more practical than theory. I wouldn't waste time trying to figure it our on your own, when you can learn someone else's system.

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