You need a lawyer to complete a real estate sale in Ontario. But lawyers come in all forms, with some that are just general lawyers and others with specific areas of practice. For a large transaction such as a property sale, you need not only a specialist real estate lawyer but also one who is experienced.

You have an obligation to disclose all relevant information about the property you are selling. If you are a first-time seller, it is easy to assume some of this information isn’t important to disclose. But it is and the buyer can come back and sue you if it turns out the property has defects you did not disclose.

Without competent legal guidance selling property in Toronto can turn from fun and exciting to a complete nightmare. It is easy to neglect something important, including:

• • Choosing the right realtor or stager,
  • completing the home inspection,
  • putting the paperwork in order,
  • negotiating with buyers,
  • reviewing offers,
  • paying the necessary taxes,

closing the sale.