Real estate law: Ontario
Residential sale closings
Selling your property involves more than signing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. We handle the legal documents, mortgage payout, adjustments, closing funds, and coordination required to complete your sale smoothly.
A smooth sale requires careful preparation
From the moment your sale is confirmed, we work through the legal and financial details required to complete the transaction. Our team coordinates with the buyer's lawyer, realtor, lender, and other parties to help keep your closing on track.
What we handle for your sale
Transfer and closing documents
Preparation of the legal documents required to transfer your property and complete the sale.
Agreement review
Review of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the obligations affecting your transaction.
Mortgage payout and discharge
Coordination of mortgage payout statements and discharge of existing mortgage financing.
Adjustments and closing funds
Review of the statement of adjustments and reconciliation of funds required for closing.
Closing coordination
Coordination with the buyer's lawyer, realtor, brokers, and other parties involved in the transaction.
Keys, funds and undertakings
Handling closing undertakings and coordinating the delivery of keys and funds.
Your sale, step by step
We manage the legal process behind your sale so you know what to expect at each stage.
Step 1
We review the transaction
We review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and confirm the important dates and requirements.
Step 2
We prepare the closing
We prepare transfer documents and coordinate mortgage payout and discharge requirements.
Step 3
We confirm the numbers
We review adjustments and coordinate the closing funds required to complete the transaction.
Step 4
Your sale is completed
We coordinate with the other lawyer, handle the closing requirements, distribute sale proceeds, and complete reporting.
What we need from you
Providing these details early helps prevent unnecessary delays before closing.
- Signed Agreement of Purchase and Sale
- Mortgage details for payout and discharge
- Property tax information
- Utility information
- Condo information, if applicable
- Government-issued photo ID
- Instructions for sale proceeds
- Rental or tenancy information, if applicable
- Key, garage fob, and entry card information
Common questions
What does my lawyer do when I sell?
Prepares the transfer documents, arranges payout and discharge of your mortgage, calculates adjustments, deals with the buyer's lawyer, and makes sure the sale proceeds reach you after closing.
When do I receive the money from my sale?
Normally on the closing date, once the transfer is registered and your mortgage and any other amounts owing are paid out. Your lawyer explains the timing for your closing.
What if I am buying another home at the same time?
It is common, and the two closings need to be lined up. Because your realtor, mortgage agent and lawyer share one timeline, we can plan the dates together.
What documents do I need to provide?
Photo ID, the signed Agreement of Purchase and Sale, your mortgage and lender details for the payout, and any information about tenants or items that stay with the property. The list on this page has more.
A closing process built around clarity
Clear communication
Know what is required and what happens next.
Careful preparation
We organize the documents, payouts, adjustments, and closing requirements.
Coordinated completion
We work with the other professionals involved to keep your transaction moving.
Meet Gurpreet
Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public, Mahal Law Professional Corporation
Gurpreet Singh Mahal is the principal lawyer at Mahal Law Professional Corporation, serving clients across Ontario, including Brampton, the Greater Toronto Area, and Ottawa.
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Start your sale
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- 613-306-9900
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday9:00 AM to 6:00 PMSaturday10:00 AM to 2:00 PMSundayClosed
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- 101-14 Chamberlain Ave
Ottawa, OntarioGet directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)