Many people, at some point in their life, will buy and/or sell residential property. We at Douglas Law Firm would love to help you! We want to make the process easy and run smoothly for you, so you don’t have to stress.
Buying or selling a home can be one of the biggest decisions you ever make so finding the right lawyer matters!
A real estate lawyer is required to complete the legal work involved in transferring title on a purchase or sale transaction.
Your lawyer also helps manage important legal details, including reviewing deadlines, completing title searches and identifying issues that may need to be addressed before closing.
An Agreement of Purchase and Sale contains important dates and deadlines. We review the transaction and complete the legal work required to help prepare for closing.
We provide legal services for a wide range of real estate transactions and property-related matters.
Purchasing a home or other property involves a number of legal steps before the transaction can be completed. Once you have signed your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, send a copy to our office so we can begin working on your file.
Selling a property also involves important legal requirements that need to be completed before the transaction can close. Our team can assist with the legal details and documents required to complete your sale.
Whether you are obtaining a mortgage to purchase a property, refinancing an existing mortgage or dealing with a private mortgage, there are important legal documents and requirements that need to be addressed.
Not every real estate matter involves buying or selling a property. We can assist with a variety of other property-related legal matters.
Assistance with transferring or changing ownership of a property.
Assistance with the legal steps involved when a joint owner passes away.
Review of condominium status certificates as part of your purchase.
Review of Agreements of Purchase and Sale for newly built properties.
Legal review of your Agreement of Purchase and Sale before signing.
Legal assistance for privately negotiated real estate transactions.
Once you have an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, send a copy to our office so that we can begin working on your transaction. For added convenience, appointments and signings can also be completed virtually where appropriate.
Provide our office with your completed Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
We collect the information and documents needed for your transaction. Your appointment can be completed virtually for added convenience.
We complete the necessary legal work and communicate anything required before your closing date.
We review the closing documents and work toward completing your transaction. Where appropriate, signing appointments can also be completed virtually.
Having the necessary information ready can help your transaction move forward smoothly. Depending on your transaction, our office may request some or all of the following.
Once all closing documents have been prepared, we will contact you to schedule your signing appointment. This typically takes place approximately one week before your closing date.
Once all closing documents have been prepared, we will contact you to schedule your signing appointment. This typically takes place approximately one week before your closing date.
Once the transaction has successfully closed, we will notify you and provide you with the information you need to obtain the keys to your new property.
Following your transaction, your lawyer will provide you with a Reporting Letter containing relevant documents, records and an account of fees and disbursements relating to your transaction.
Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing or dealing with another real estate matter, Douglas Law Firm is here to help. Contact our office to discuss your transaction and let us take care of the legal details so you can focus on what comes next.
Contact Us to Get Started →Copyright © 2026 Douglas Law Firm. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions
Web Design by Whetham Solutions
We're here to assist you with your legal needs. Fill out the form or call us at 905-551-9501 to get started today.