Real Estate Lawyers in Ontario (Buying or Selling a Home)

Every home purchase or sale in Ontario legally has to close through a lawyer - it's not optional the way it is in some provinces. A real estate lawyer reviews the agreement of purchase and sale, handles the title search, deals with your mortgage lender's paperwork, and manages the actual transfer of funds and keys on closing day.

Because it's a required step, this is one of the more price-competitive corners of the legal market, and most firms quote a flat closing fee up front rather than billing by the hour - it's worth asking for that quote before you commit. Timing matters too: most real estate lawyers want a signed agreement in hand at least a couple of weeks before closing. The firms below handle residential closings across Ontario; find one in your city below.