A lawyer is an investment. They are the professional completing your real estate transaction.  You will want one whom  deals in real estate.

following paragraph provide by the Edmonton Real Estate Board

Hire a lawyer. Your REALTOR will send your lawyer a copy of the signed Purchase Contract. Your lawyer will:

• Search the title to make sure it is free of complications.
• Make sure the property taxes are up to date.
• Ensure that a current Real Property Report and compliance certificate is obtained from the seller.
• Prepare all the documents to transfer ownership to you.
• Ensure that the seller’s mortgage is discharged.
• Prepare a Statement of Adjustments showing the money you owe.
• Arrange for the transfer of money from your lender to the seller.
• Ensure you are registered as the owner in the Land Titles Office.

Approximately one week in advance of the closing date you will have to provide your lawyer with the balance of your down payment, the tax adjustment and legal fees (other than the mortgage proceeds). The lawyer then registers the documents, prepares to transfer title to your name and reports to the bank. You take possession of your new home on completion day.



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