Real Estate Legal Services
Buying or selling a home is a significant milestone and a major legal transaction. We provide trusted legal guidance throughout the residential real estate process, protecting your interests with clarity, diligence, and care. From reviewing agreements to handling closings, title searches, and financing documents, we’re here to ensure a seamless experience and peace of mind at every stage of your property journey.
Our Real Estate practice encompasses the following:
Purchase & Sale Transactions
- Review and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements
- Legal advice on conditions, deposit terms, and closing timelines
- Coordination with realtors, lenders, and other professionals
Contract Review & Drafting
- Review of offers to purchase, counter-offers, and amendments
- Drafting of custom clauses to protect client interests
- Advice on contractual risks and obligations
Mortgage & Financing Support
- Review of mortgage commitment letters and financing terms
- Advice on guarantor obligations and refinancing
- Coordination with lenders for funding and discharge of prior mortgages
Title & Due Diligence
- Title searches and review of registered interests
- Identification of encumbrances, easements, and caveats
- Advice on Real Property Reports (RPRs) and compliance certificate
Closing & Conveyancing
- Closing & Conveyancing
- Trust accounting and receipt/disbursement of closing funds
- Registration of title and reporting to clients and lenders
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What does a real estate lawyer do during a home purchase or sale?
A: We review contracts, conduct title searches, coordinate with lenders, and manage closing documents to ensure a smooth and legally sound transaction.
Q2: Do I need legal review if I already signed an offer to purchase?
A: Yes. We can still review the agreement, advise on risks, and draft amendments or custom clauses to protect your interests before conditions are waived.
Q3: What is a Real Property Report (RPR) and why is it important?
A: An RPR shows property boundaries and structures. We review it for compliance with municipal bylaws and help resolve issues before closing.
Q4: Can you help with mortgage refinancing or guarantor obligations?
A: Absolutely. We review financing terms, advise on legal risks, and coordinate with lenders for smooth refinancing or discharge of prior mortgages.
Q5: What happens on closing day?
A: We prepare transfer documents, manage trust funds, register title, and report to all parties, ensuring legal ownership and financial completion.
Q6: Do you assist with title searches and identifying encumbrances?
A: Yes. We conduct thorough title reviews to identify liens, easements, caveats, and other registered interests that may affect your property.
Q7: What is your billing model for real estate transactions?
A: We offer flat-fee pricing for most residential purchases, sales, and mortgage transactions. This includes all standard legal services and disbursements.
Q8: Are consultations or contract reviews billed differently?
A: Yes. Standalone consultations or pre-offer contract reviews may be billed on a time basis, depending on scope and urgency.