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Summary: Choose Ownright for an Ontario real estate closing that is run online through one dashboard, with transparent up-front pricing, plain-language guidance, and support by phone, text, email, or chat. You still get an experienced lawyer on your file from offer to close, as Ontario law requires, just packaged into a clearer, less stressful experience.
The real estate industry has transformed: you can see the sales history of nearly any home on HouseSigma, get a mortgage quote in a few clicks through partners like Perch, and tour a property without ever setting foot in it. The one part that has not kept pace is real estate law, the work of taking your property from offer to ownership transfer. That is why we started Ownright.
What is a traditional real estate closing like?
A traditional closing usually means a lot of phone calls, emails, in-person meetings, and sometimes even faxes. You hear a lot of legal jargon, get vague answers on pricing, and often receive little in the way of progress updates, with information scattered across different channels. We felt that friction first-hand when buying our own homes, and we built Ownright to fix each part of it.
Why choose Ownright?
Choose Ownright for a closing that is transparent, fully online, and supported by both technology and a real legal team. Here is what that looks like in practice:
Everything in one place. A personalized dashboard stores your documents and lets you track your transaction from offer to close.
Transparent, up-front pricing. We tell you our fee before you commit, and help you understand the other costs of buying or selling. See our pricing philosophy for how we set fees.
Plain language, not jargon. We explain every question we ask, document we provide, and task we assign along the way.
Support on your terms. Self-serve through our help articles, or reach us by phone, text, email, or chat during business hours.
Close from anywhere. Our services are fully virtual, so you do not have to meet us in person.
A partner marketplace. Ownright clients get deals from brands like ecobee and Rove Concepts to make a move more affordable.
The table below sums up the contrast.
Traditional firm | Ownright | |
Communication | Phone, email, in-person, fax | One dashboard, plus phone/text/email/chat |
Pricing | Often vague | Told up front, before you commit |
Progress updates | Hard to get | Tracked in real time on your dashboard |
Where it happens | In-person meetings | Fully online, from anywhere |
What stays the same as a traditional firm?
The most important part does not change: an experienced lawyer works on your closing from beginning to end. That is a legal requirement in Ontario, and Ownright is no exception. We believe in the value a lawyer brings to a property transaction; we just believe that value can be delivered through a much better experience. For more on that role, see 7 reasons why you need a real estate lawyer, and for the bigger picture on how we work, the Ownright difference.
How do you get started with Ownright?
If you are buying, selling, or refinancing a property in Ontario and need a real estate lawyer, you can get started online in a few minutes. Almost any lawyer will successfully close your transaction; the difference with Ownright is that the experience leaves you feeling informed, supported, and calm. You can start your closing online whenever you are ready.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to close a property in Ontario?
Yes. Ontario requires a lawyer on both sides of a residential real estate transaction to handle the closing, including searching title, coordinating funds, and transferring ownership. Ownright provides that licensed lawyer as part of every closing.
How is Ownright different from a traditional real estate law firm?
Ownright runs your closing through one online dashboard with transparent up-front pricing, plain-language guidance, and real-time progress tracking. A traditional firm typically spreads the process across calls, emails, and in-person meetings with less visibility into cost and status.
Is an Ownright closing done entirely online?
Yes. The process is fully virtual, from sharing your information and verifying your ID to reviewing and signing documents, all through your dashboard. You do not need to meet in person, and you can follow progress from anywhere.
How does Ownright's pricing work?
We tell you our fee before you commit and explain the other costs involved in your transaction, so there are no surprises. If something changes during the closing, we let you know why and when rather than adding it silently to a final bill.
What types of transactions does Ownright handle?
Ownright handles Ontario residential purchases, sales, refinances, and status certificate reviews, each through the same online dashboard and with a licensed Ontario lawyer on the file.
About the author
Joel Fox is a co-founder and COO at Ownright. He helps run the firm's day-to-day work on Ontario residential closings, refinances, and sales, and writes regularly to demystify the parts of a transaction that most homeowners only encounter once or twice in their lives.
At Ownright, we make Ontario real estate closings simple, transparent, and fully supported, pairing a digital platform with licensed Ontario lawyers across purchases, sales, refinances, and status certificate reviews. You can start your closing online or get in touch with any questions.
Important note: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. No one should act, or refrain from acting, based solely on the information in this post or any linked materials without first seeking appropriate legal advice.
