With the housing market seemingly hotter than ever in our corner of Vancouver Island, some homeowners are considering selling their homes without the services of a realtor. This can sometimes be a great way to save money if you’re prepared to put in the work. It’s important to remember that whether or not you use the services of a realtor, you’ll still need a lawyer or notary to represent you with regards to selling your home. your lawyer will also be able to review contracts and advise you on the right terms and subjects that best suit your needs and priorities.
The process of buying and selling a home may have changed since the last time you purchased or sold a property. Reaching buyers is considerably easier without a realtor than in years past, although in most cases a realtor will be able to connect you with more buyers than you otherwise would be able to connect with on your own. Nowadays with the Internet, consumers are empowered and in much more control of their new home search. Over 85% of Canadians who search for a home start their search on the Internet – a significant change from a decade or more ago.
Whether or not you choose to hire a realtor when selling your home, it’s important to keep in mind just how financially important a decision like this can be. Purchasing and/or selling a home is often one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Therefore, it’s imperative to hire an experienced real estate lawyer when purchasing or selling a home. You certainly don’t want to be faced with unexpected (and expensive) surprises when dealing with a real estate sale or purchase.
At Saanichton Law Group we help many of our clients through the often-muddy waters of real estate transactions. Our team of lawyers and legal professionals can help you protect your interests and make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
We also assist our clients with the preparation and registration of legal documents like refinancing, property transfer tax, and transfer of title. In addition, we also offer expert assistance in the review of the Contract of Purchase and Sale.
With over 25 years of serving the Saanichton and Greater Victoria area, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that residents of this beautiful corner of Vancouver Island encounter every day. You can trust in the expertise and local knowledge of our team as we help you with whatever legal issues you need resolving.
The lawyers at Saanichton Law Group are here to help you in all of your corporate law needs, as well as employment agreements, power of attorney, real estate law, mortgages and estate law. Call us at (250) 544-0727 or email us at info@saanichtonlaw.com for more details on how we can assist you.
