For most of us, our home is the biggest investment we will ever make. Let us protect your investment and reduce your stress by guiding you through to a successful closing.

While typically less confusing than your home purchase, there are still innumerable details to deal with when selling your house.

Our handy checklist will ensure you’re on the right course.

1. You or your real estate agent should fax/deliver the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to you lawyer once the deal is firm.
2. At least 2 days before closing, you will be required to sign all of your documents with your lawyer. Through our network of lawyers across Ontario and Canada, we can arrange to have your closing documents signed anywhere that is convenient for you and your spouse.
3. Remember to provide your lawyer with a set of keys to your house, the garage door openers/code and any security codes, and a void cheque.
4. Cancel/move your cable, phone, hydro, gas, insurance, newspaper on the day of closing: Hint, you may want to keep your house insured for one day extra, just in case your closing is delayed by a day.
5. If you have an oil tank, fill it right up before closing and send a copy of the invoice to your lawyer;
6. If you have a pool, have it closed professionally and keep a copy of the invoice;
7. Most house purchases don’t close until between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, so don’t be surprised if your money doesn’t arrive until the end of the day. We try to deposit your money directly into your bank account on the same day or the next business day.

Here is a sample of what we do to close your deal, on time while protecting your investment:

1. Review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale;
2. Ensure that all conditions are met;
3. Prepare the transfer;
4. Respond to requisitions from the Buyer’s lawyer (addressing title issues and liens);
5. Request a mortgage statement for discharge purposes from your mortgage lender;
6. Prepare the statement of adjustments and review the statement with you;
7. Pay out your existing mortgage;
8. Meet with clients to review and execute all legal documents in regard to the closing;
9. Close the transaction with the Buyer’s lawyer;
10. Send letters of notification of change of ownership to the relevant tax department and utilities;
11. Report to you after closing.