Real Estate
Real Estate Transactions
Whether you are buying or selling in the GTA, in Ottawa, or in more remote regions, our virtual signing options provide the flexibility you need to complete your property transaction anywhere in Ontario, from anywhere in the world.
Who This Is For
First-time buyers
Navigating the leap from offer to closing, with status certificates and agreements explained in plain language.
Sellers
Ensuring title is cleared and funds are received and distributed efficiently on closing day.
Homeowners refinancing
Working with lenders to ensure mortgage funds are available when you need them.
Condominium buyers
Identifying risks in status certificates and reserve funds before the cooling-off period expires.
Common Situations
Does one of these sound familiar?
- You have signed an offer and need a lawyer to handle the closing.
- You are selling your home and want to ensure a clean title transfer.
- You are refinancing your mortgage and your lender needs a lawyer.
- You need a status certificate or new build agreement reviewed.
- You are within the cooling-off period and need your new build agreement reviewed.
- You are buying or selling anywhere in Ontario and need virtual signing.
Services
Where clients most often need help.
Grouped by the kind of matter, so you can find yours quickly. Each links to a fuller explanation of how that work is handled.
Buying, selling & refinancing
The three transactions most clients come in with — from offer to registration and closing.
Purchasing a property
Peace of mind that your purchase will close as smoothly as possible, wherever you are buying.
Read moreSelling a property
Closing your sale with ease so you can move on with confidence.
Read moreMortgages & refinancing
New purchase mortgages and refinancing, closed quickly and efficiently.
Read more
Before you sign
Reviews and advice on agreements and certificates while changes are still possible.
Status certificate reviews
Know what you are buying — and who you are buying it from — before your condition expires.
Read moreNew build agreement reviews
A comprehensive review of lengthy builder documents, completed within the cooling-off period.
Read moreRe-sale agreement of purchase and sale reviews
Understand your obligations under an Agreement of Purchase and Sale before you sign it.
Read moreIndependent legal advice
Independent legal advice and independent legal representation for your real estate needs.
Read more
Other real estate services
Transactions outside the standard resale purchase, including private arrangements and commercial deals.
Not sure which applies to your situation? Book a consultation or call the office at 905-801-8777.
Proactive title review
We don't wait for closing day to look at your file. Title and agreements are reviewed early so that issues are resolved before they become delays.
Coordinated with your team
We work directly with your real estate agent and mortgage broker to ensure all documents and funds are where they need to be, when they need to be.
Virtual signing options
Virtual signing options make it possible to complete a purchase or sale in the GTA, Ottawa, or more remote regions of Ontario, from anywhere in the world.
Tight timeline management
Where timelines are tight — particularly on mortgages and refinancing — we work to ensure your financing is available when you need it.
The Process
What generally happens and in what order.
- 01
Intake & Review
We receive your agreement, open your file, and begin the initial review of title and documents.
- 02
Due Diligence
Agreements, status certificates, and title are reviewed and any issues are addressed early on.
- 03
Preparation
We coordinate with your lender and the other side's lawyer to prepare all closing documents.
- 04
Signing
Sign in person or use our virtual signing options from anywhere in Ontario or abroad.
- 05
Closing
Funds are transferred, the deed is registered, and you receive your keys or your sale proceeds.
Every matter differs. This is the general trajectory of a transaction, not a promise about timing or outcome.
Important Considerations
The importance of the cooling-off period
New build and condominium agreements often include a cooling-off period. This is your window to have the agreement and status certificate reviewed without penalty. Missing this window can commit you to terms you did not intend.
Closing anywhere in Ontario
Virtual signing options make it possible to complete a purchase or sale in the GTA, Ottawa, or more remote regions of Ontario, from anywhere in the world.
Fee transparency
A brief call will confirm the scope of our services and our fees before any work begins, with virtual signing available where it suits you.
What To Do Next
Three practical steps, starting today.
Prefer to read more first? About Ilona sets out how she works, and the contact page has the office details and hours.
Send the document
The agreement of purchase and sale, the status certificate, or the mortgage commitment — whichever is in front of you. Reviews are most useful before signing or before a condition expires.
Tell us your closing date
Timelines drive everything in a real estate transaction. Knowing the closing date or condition period allows our office plan for what has to happen and when.
Book the consultation
A brief call will confirm the scope of our services and our fees before any work begins, with virtual signing available where it suits you.
Do I need a lawyer to get a mortgage?
Yes. Getting a mortgage requires a lawyer, whether it is for a new purchase or a refinance.
Can you close a transaction if I am not in Ontario?
Yes. Our virtual signing options let you buy or sell property anywhere in Ontario, from anywhere in the world.
Do you handle transactions outside the GTA?
Yes — we handle real estate transactions for properties anywhere in Ontario.
Can you accommodate a quick closing?
We can accommodate quick closing dates and work to ensure your financing is available when you need it.
Consultation
Speak with us about your transaction.
Send the property details and your closing date, or call the office, and we will let you know how we can help.
- 905-801-8777
- 289-803-2803
- 400 Applewood CrescentSuite 100Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 0C3
- Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In-person meetings: by appointment