At Lime Law, we believe in keeping things clear and straightforward—especially when it comes to legal fees. In most real estate transactions, legal fees make up a small portion of the total cost. While real estate agent commissions often run into the several-percent range, legal fees are typically less than half a percent of the transaction.
Behind the scenes, there’s a lot of work involved in making sure your deal closes smoothly. From gathering the right information to coordinating with lenders and preparing the documents you’ll need to sign, our team handles the details so you don’t have to.
To help you plan ahead, we’ve created a fee schedule that outlines our typical costs for closing. While fees may vary slightly depending on the transaction, our goal is always to be transparent and fair with our pricing.
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Standard Purchase $1400
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Standard Sale $1200
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Standard Refinance $1400
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Standard Family Transfer $1100
Our legal fees do not include third-party costs such as surveys, insurance binders, title insurance, or strata documents that may be required by your lender. Additional third-party expenses and standard office disbursements are also not included. Our pricing is effective as of July 1, 2020, and applicable taxes are extra. Fees may change without notice, so we recommend contacting us for a detailed quote tailored to your transaction before moving forward.
What’s Included in Our Standard Real Estate Legal Fee
Our standard legal fees apply to standard residential transactions that meet the following conditions:
The contract is the standard BC Real Estate Association form, signed by both the buyer and seller, and the purchase price is under $2,000,000.
The completion date is at least 10 business days after we receive instructions.
You are an individual and a Canadian resident.
You can attend our office in person to sign documents and have valid ID.
There is only one mortgage, arranged through a Canadian bank or credit union (not a private lender or foreign bank).
- There are no other debts, liens, or payouts required at closing.
The transaction does not require a court order (such as in a foreclosure, bankruptcy, or other court-supervised sale).
If your transaction falls outside these conditions, we’re still happy to assist—please contact us for a tailored quote.
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