Buying a home

Your biggest purchase deserves exceptional care.

Buying a home is the largest financial transaction most people will ever make. We handle the entire legal side — so the only thing you need to worry about is picking out furniture.

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Process

Your purchase, step by step.

Here's exactly what happens from the moment you retain us to the moment you get your keys. No mystery, no confusion.

Step 1 — Open

You retain us

You get in touch by phone, email, or quote form. We confirm your fees upfront, answer your questions, and send you a link to complete your intake. About 10 minutes.

Step 2 — Prepare

We prepare your file

We run a full title search, coordinate with your mortgage lender, prepare all closing documents, and build your statement of adjustments. Your Track to Close portal goes live so you can see everything happening in real time.

Step 3 — Sign

You sign your documents

You meet with a lawyer — in person at our Edmonton office or by secure video call from anywhere in Alberta. The lawyer walks you through every document. Video explainers are available in your portal.

Step 4 — Close

You get your keys

We transfer the funds, register the title in your name, and authorize key release. Your portal updates in real time as each milestone completes. Congratulations — you're a homeowner.

What's included

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Your legal fees cover the full scope of work needed to close your purchase.

Full title search and examination

We search the land title to confirm ownership, check for encumbrances, caveats, and liens, and make sure what you're buying is what you think you're buying.

Mortgage document preparation

We prepare and review all mortgage documentation from your lender, ensuring everything is accurate and ready for signing.

Coordination with your lender

We handle all communication with your mortgage lender — receiving instructions, fulfilling conditions, and ensuring funds arrive on time.

Statement of adjustments

A clear, itemized breakdown of every dollar: purchase price, property taxes, condo fees, and your final cash-to-close amount.

Registration of transfer and mortgage

We register the title transfer and your mortgage with Alberta Land Titles, making you the official owner on record.

Real-time portal access

Track to Close gives you a live dashboard for your purchase — see every milestone with owner tags, access documents, watch video explainers, and message your legal team directly.

Track to Close

Watch your purchase come together.

Most law firms leave you in the dark after you sign the retainer. We give you a real-time portal — designed by a lawyer who's closed 25,000+ transactions — so you can see every milestone, access every document, and message your legal team, all from your phone.

  • See every milestone with owner tags — know who's responsible at each step
  • Know your exact cash-to-close amount as soon as it's confirmed
  • Watch proprietary video explainers for every signing document
  • Follow your closing live on possession day — keys authorized in real time
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Transparent pricing. No surprises.

You'll know your legal fees before we start. Our purchase closing fees include disbursements — title search, registration, and all standard charges. No hidden invoices.

Every file is handled by a lawyer with 20 years of experience. Not a paralegal. Not a clerk. A lawyer.

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FAQ

Common questions from homebuyers.

When should I hire a real estate lawyer?
As soon as your offer is accepted. The sooner we're involved, the more time we have to complete the title search, coordinate with your lender, and prepare your documents without rushing.
What is a title search and why does it matter?
A title search examines the property's legal history — confirming ownership, checking for liens, caveats, or encumbrances, and making sure the title is clear for transfer. It protects you from buying a property with hidden legal issues.
What is a statement of adjustments?
The financial summary of your purchase — the price, property tax adjustments, condo fee adjustments, and any other credits or debits. It tells you the exact amount you need to bring as a bank draft on signing day.
Can I sign my documents remotely?
Yes. We offer secure remote signings via video call for clients anywhere in Alberta. Same thorough process — just from wherever you are.
How long does the closing process take?
Typically 4-8 weeks from accepted offer to possession. Depends on financing approval, conditions, and the agreed possession date.