Veteran Referral Network connects Military members, Veterans, RCMP, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Government employees, and their families with trusted real estate professionals across Canada.
Whether you are posted, relocating, buying your first home, selling under a tight timeline, or simply need someone who understands service life, we are here to help you move forward with confidence.
Who do we Help?
Built for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Real estate can be stressful at the best of times. Add postings, shift work, deployments, family timelines, relocation benefits, inspections, lawyers, mortgage approvals, and moving deadlines, and it can quickly become overwhelming.
Veteran Referral Network was created to make that process easier.
We proudly assist:
-Military members
-Veterans
-RCMP members
-Law Enforcement members
-First Responders
-Government of Canada employees
-Military and First Responder families
-Anyone looking for trusted real estate support across Canada
Our goal is simple: connect good people with trusted professionals who understand the importance of service, communication, and reliability.
Why Choose Us?
Veteran-owned and service-focused
Founded by Canadian veterans with a commitment to helping those who serve.
Canada-wide support
We aim to connect clients with trusted professionals in communities across the country.
Relocation-aware professionals
We understand that postings, house hunting trips, reporting dates, and family timelines require fast, reliable service.
Trusted referral process
We focus on connecting clients with professionals who value honesty, communication, and client care.
Support beyond the sale
From mortgage professionals to lawyers, inspectors, and local contacts, we help point clients in the right direction.
Serving Clients Across Canada
Whether you are moving across town, across the province, or across the country, Veteran Referral Network is designed to help you find trusted real estate support wherever life takes you.
We assist clients throughout Canada, including:
-British Columbia
-Alberta
-Saskatchewan
-Manitoba
-Ontario
-Quebec
-New Brunswick
-Nova Scotia
-Prince Edward Island
-Newfoundland and Labrador
-Yukon
-Northwest Territories
-Nunavut
Common relocation markets include Edmonton, Cold Lake, Wainwright, Shilo, Winnipeg, Petawawa, Ottawa, Kingston, Gagetown, Halifax, Esquimalt, Comox, Borden, Trenton, Valcartier, and many more.
Relocating to a new city can be challenging—especially for those who serve. If you’re a member of the Military, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Law Enforcement, or a Government of Canada employee, you deserve support from professionals who truly understand the demands of your career and lifestyle.
Through the Veteran Referral Network, we connect you with trusted Veteran Real Estate Professionals across Canada—individuals who have walked in your shoes and know what it takes to navigate a seamless move. From tight timelines to unfamiliar markets, our network is built to support you every step of the way.
While our roots are proudly grounded in serving those who serve, our mission extends further. We are committed to helping anyone—military, law enforcement, or otherwise—buy or sell a home with confidence by connecting you with a trusted, vetted real estate professional anywhere in Canada.
No matter where life takes you, we’re here to make your next move the right one.
Buying or Selling a Home
ABOUT US
Matt Ridyard & Garett McLean own the Veteran Group, based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Both Matt and Garett are proud Veterans of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) and have been serving Military, Law Enforcement, and Veterans in the Real Estate industry together for over a decade.
Matt Ridyard & Garett McLean are the proud owners the Veteran Group. Both Matt and Garett are proud Veterans of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), Law Enforcement Veterans, and have been serving Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and their Veterans in the Real Estate industry together for over a decade.
Matt Ridyard, C.D.
matt@homesofedmonton.ca
Military Veteran & Licenced Realtor
Garett McLean
Military Veteran & Licenced Realtor
garett@homesofedmonton.ca
About the Veteran Referral Network
The Veteran Referral Network was created to support the people who have served, continue to serve, and stand behind those who do.
Founded by Canadian veterans Matt Ridyard and Garett McLean, the network was built on the values of service, trust, loyalty, and accountability.
After years of serving in uniform and working with military, law enforcement, first responder, veteran, and government clients, we saw a need for a better way to connect people with real estate professionals across Canada.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between service and trusted real estate support.
Whether you are buying, selling, relocating, or looking for a professional in another province, we are here to help connect you with someone who understands.
Connect With Us
Are you being posted? Or just looking to connect with a trusted Veteran Real Estate Professional? Connect with us today!