Sale of Property
Selling a property involves more than handing over the keys. Your lawyer reviews the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, responds to requisitions from the buyer's lawyer, prepares closing documents, ensures the mortgage is discharged, and oversees the transfer of title and release of sale proceeds to you. This flat-fee package covers all legal work for a standard residential sale in Ontario, with no surprise fees at closing.
What the advertised price includes
The advertised price includes legal services, ordinary disbursements, and third-party charges for the described transaction. HST and only the permitted disbursements under LSO Rule 4.2-2.1 are additional: land transfer tax, government registration and other government fees, Teranet fees, a condominium status certificate, creditors’ lawyers’ letters concerning similar-name executions, and title insurance. These costs will be itemized. A purchase includes acting on one mortgage; a sale includes discharge of the first mortgage.
Read Rule 4.2-2.1 on the LSO websiteWhat Is Included
- Review of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any amendments
- Responding to title requisitions from the buyer's lawyer
- Preparation of the transfer of land and all closing documents
- Coordination with your existing lender to arrange mortgage discharge
- Attendance to closing and registration
- Receipt and distribution of sale proceeds
- Reporting to you after closing with a full statement of adjustments
What Is Not Included
- HST (charged on legal fees)
- Government document registration fees
- Teranet fees
- Fees charged by creditors' lawyers for similar name execution searches
- Real estate agent commission (paid separately)
- Lender discharge administration fees (charged by your lender directly)
- Additional mortgage discharges beyond the first (available on request)
- Power of attorney or estate sale complications (may require revised quote)
Who This Service Is For
Information Required from You
- 1Signed Agreement of Purchase and Sale (and any amendments)
- 2Current mortgage statement(s) for all charges on title
- 3Property tax account number and most recent tax bill
- 4Status certificate (if selling a condominium)
- 5Government-issued photo ID
- 6Contact information for your real estate agent (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Limitations
- •The advertised price of $1,999 + HST is inclusive of all legal fees for the scope described, in accordance with Rule 4.2-2.1 of the Law Society of Ontario's Rules of Professional Conduct. HST and the permitted disbursements listed above are not included.
- •Permitted disbursements (government registration fees, Teranet fees, similar name execution search fees) are in addition to the flat fee and will be itemized in your statement of adjustments.
- •This price applies to a standard residential sale. Additional complexity — such as power of attorney closings, estate sales, title disputes, or multiple mortgage discharges — may require a revised quote.
- •Lender discharge administration fees (sometimes called "payout fees" or "discharge statement fees") are charged directly by your lender and are not included in or controlled by our fee.
- •Submitting a request does not create a lawyer-client relationship. A conflict check will be completed before any retainer is signed.
Fixed fee
$1,999
Plus HST and permitted disbursements only
LSO Pricing Disclosure
Price includes all legal fees. HST and permitted disbursements (registration fees, Teranet fees, title insurance, etc.) are additional, per LSO Rule 4.2-2.1.
This service is provided by a third-party real estate law firm. Our referral partner is a licensed Ontario law firm that carries professional liability insurance and is properly insured to perform real estate closings. By requesting this service, you consent to us sharing your inquiry with our real estate referral partner, and you may be contacted by them, pursuant to our Privacy Policy.
Requesting does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Subject to conflict check and acceptance.
Prices are for the stated scope only. Additional complexity, urgency, disbursements, HST, or government fees may apply.
Fixed fee
$1,999
Plus HST and permitted disbursements only