Guertin Poirier | Real Estate Lawyer Ontario

At Guertin Poirier, we strive to make the experience as effortless and favorable for you as possible.

As your real estate lawyer in Ontario, we are responsible to bring together all details and parties to successfully close the deal.

Generally, and where applicable, you can expect us to:

Advise you:

Review your agreement of purchase and sale and advise you of your rights, obligations, and any special clauses
Estimate the costs involved in completing the transaction
Advise you to arrange fire and extended coverage insurance prior to closing
Advise you as to the type of ownership that is right for you; for example, “joint tenants” versus “tenants in common”

Conduct the research:

Search the title to ensure the vendor has the right to sell the house and no other party has a claim to the property
In the case of a condo purchase, obtain and review a Status Certificate
Provide title insurance
Calculate appropriate adjustments
Resolve any deficiency to your title to the property

Prepare the paperwork:

Obtain full details of your mortgage financing, act on instructions, and ensure funds are available for closing
Prepare all necessary documents and explain their purpose to you
Calculate, collect, and remit the land transfer tax payable
Advise you of the exact amount required to complete the purchase

Close the deal:

Register and close the transaction
Obtain keys and arrange to have them available to you on closing
Prepare and provide a full report of the transaction

Keep records:

Retain an electronic copy of all your records in our system for a minimum of fifteen (15) years