Sale of Property

• Completion Date: Ownership transfers and funds are exchanged.
• Possession Date: The buyer receives the keys and takes possession of the property.

In some cases, we offer remote signing options. However, some documents may require original signatures or identity verification under BC Land Title requirements. Please let us know right away if you have special circumstances that require accommodation.

BC Land Title rules require valid government-issued photo identification so we can verify your identity before completing the transaction.

The government issued ID must show the clients’ home address on it. Examples would be a provincial Services Card, or a Driver’s Licence. Please refrain from renewing your ID before your closing date.

If the expiration date is approaching, ensure that you renew your ID many weeks in advance of your closing date. Otherwise, wait until after your closing date to renew your ID, as the renewal slip is not accepted as identification, by the Land Title Office.

You will need a secondary piece of ID as well, preferably government issued as well. Bank cards, credit cards, Costco membership cards are no longer accepted as valid ID by most banks and lenders.

Delays may occur if:

• Buyer funds or mortgage instructions are late
• Required documents are missing
• There are title issues or last-minute changes

Providing information early helps ensure a smooth closing.

Yes. We coordinate with your realtor and the buyer’s lawyer to ensure the transaction completes on time.

Yes, we can. Leasehold purchases come with extra considerations and paperwork, and we have experience handling them. We’ll explain how leasehold ownership works and guide you through the process so you know exactly what you’re getting into. There are a variety of leasehold properties out there, including leasehold properties on First Nations Land which are the most common type of leasehold transaction in Chilliwack.

After closing, we confirm the transfer has been registered, your mortgage has been paid out (if applicable), and we provide a final reporting package for your records.

Selling a home in British Columbia without a real estate agent is possible, but it requires the seller to take on significant legal, financial, and practical responsibilities. Sellers must cover marketing, staging, photography, and legal costs, and handle tasks such as listing the property, organizing showings, preparing offers, and coordinating with lawyers or notaries.

From a legal perspective, sellers remain responsible for ensuring proper disclosure, reviewing contracts, and complying with BC real estate requirements, which can lead to higher legal fees if professional advice is needed to review terms and conditions.

The article emphasizes that perceived commission savings are often overstated. Sellers may still need to pay a buyer’s agent commission, and unrepresented buyers frequently negotiate lower prices to reflect any “savings.

” Without access to detailed market data or pricing expertise, sellers who are not working with a real estate agent risk mispricing their property and ultimately bringing in less than what a realtor could have negotiated for them. Proper valuation, negotiation skills, and contract knowledge are critical to avoid disputes, failed transactions, or liability arising from poorly drafted agreements or inadequate disclosures.

We can help review or drafts private Contracts of Purchase and Sale, although these services are extra on top of the regular legal and transfer fees that you will need to pay as well.

Overall, the key takeaway is that successfully selling without a realtor in BC demands strong market knowledge, time commitment, and familiarity with legal obligations. While it can be done, sellers must carefully manage due diligence, pricing strategy, and contractual protections to minimize risk and ensure compliance with real estate law—otherwise, they may face reduced sale proceeds or legal complications.