News Release

How Canadian Homebuyers Can Negotiate a Better Deal in Today’s Market

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TORONTO, ONT. —February 19, 2026 — With Canadian home prices cooling, homebuyers have more power to negotiate. Wahi’s latest guide, How to Negotiate a House Price, breaks down 10 expert tactics for negotiating a house price without sacrificing financing protections or strategic planning.

Beyond generic advice, this guide provides actionable tips like building a pricing case using metrics such as recent comparable sales, using offer structuring (deposit size, dates, conditions) as leverage, and making inspection findings work in your favour. It also gives buyers guidance on handling appraisal gaps and multiple-offer scenarios, plus sample scripts to strengthen negotiation outcomes.

Anne Alkok, Wahi’s broker of record, is available for interviews to provide expert insight on negotiation strategies and where buyers currently have the most leverage across Canada.

About Wahi

Wahi redefines the homebuying experience by putting more power into consumers’ hands by combining cutting-edge tech and market data with a robust agent-first platform. Wahi continues to expand across key Canadian markets, combining local expertise with national scale.

News Media Contacts:

Kristin Doucet

Wahi

Tel: 877-207-4273

Kristin.Doucet@wahi.com