MOVE FORWARD WITH A CLEAR PLAN

Provide the signed purchase or sale agreement, schedules, amendments, and correspondence about changes. Identify the property address, the names of the parties, the proposed possession date, and any approaching condition date. A summary is useful, but the actual documents are needed to understand the agreed terms.

Tell the office about a term that you do not understand or a change being proposed. Do not assume that a discussion with another party has already changed the written agreement. If you want legal advice before signing or removing a condition, state that timing clearly. The team can discuss availability and the scope required for the question in front of you.

For a financed purchase, identify the lender, your financing contact, and the status of the lender’s instructions. A financing discussion with a broker and the delivery of legal instructions are different steps. Tell the office about the source and timing of funds, and ask what must be arranged before the signing appointment.

If a sale will fund your purchase, provide both closing dates and the relevant agreements. Linked transactions need to be understood together. Ask how the proposed timetable will be handled and what could affect the availability of funds. A consultation can identify the information needed without treating an anticipated closing date as a guarantee that every step is already in place.

RECA describes a Real Property Report as a diagram based on a land survey showing boundaries, buildings, and structures. It is different from simply seeing a property in person. If an RPR is available, provide it with any accompanying compliance material and identify alterations you know about.

Where an RPR is missing or a concern has been raised, discuss the actual contract and available options with the legal team. Do not assume that title insurance, a survey, and municipal compliance documents answer the same question. The appropriate review depends on the property and the agreement. The lawyer can explain which issue requires attention in your transaction.

For a sale, identify the mortgage lender and any other financing or registered matter you know about. Provide the sale agreement and the proposed completion date. If you have received a payout statement or correspondence concerning the title, tell the office and make the document available.

Ask how the legal team will discuss the anticipated sale proceeds and the work required to complete the transaction. A sale price is not the same as the amount remaining after the transaction is completed. Bring questions about adjustments, payouts, and the timing of proceeds into the conversation so you understand the proposed process before the closing date.

RECA identifies legal fees, property tax adjustments, and title transfer fees among typical home-buying closing costs. Ask for a quote that explains the proposed legal work and identifies disbursements and other transaction costs separately. A single advertised fee may not describe every cost associated with your particular transaction.

Give the office enough information to understand the request: purchase, sale, or refinance; property type; lender involvement; closing date; and any unusual term or known concern. Ask what is included in the proposed scope and what could require additional work. This website does not offer a universal closing price because the details need to be identified first.

If the transaction involves a condominium, identify it clearly and provide any relevant schedules or documents already received. Tell counsel about a parking or storage arrangement, an assessment, or another issue you want explained. Ask whether the proposed work includes the particular document review you need.

Also identify who will own the property and whether a name, share of ownership, or existing title is expected to change. A refinance and a change in ownership may involve different questions. Do not describe either as “just paperwork” before the scope has been discussed. The legal team can identify the transaction being proposed and the instructions it needs.

Ask the office what identification, funds, and documents will be required, and when they must be available. Tell the team early if a person signing will be away, if another lawyer is involved, or if the transaction depends on a separate sale. These details help the office discuss a workable schedule.

Confirm the signing arrangements and the appropriate contact for transaction instructions. If a message proposes changing payment details, independently verify it with the office using a known contact method. Keep a record of the instructions confirmed. Preparing in advance helps you understand the next step while the legal team carries out the agreed closing work.