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Most offers in Nova Scotia come with conditions — typically financing approval, home inspection, lawyer review, and sometimes insurance. As the seller, you’ll have your own obligations during this period, which may include providing documents like your property tax bill, utility summaries, and the Property Disclosure Statement. Once the buyer has satisfied their conditions, they sign a Buyer’s Waiver of Conditions, which makes the offer firm and the sale legally binding. We manage this entire process and keep you informed of every deadline and development along the way.

Sellers in Nova Scotia can expect a few key costs at closing. Real estate commissions are negotiable and will be outlined clearly in your listing agreement. You’ll also need a real estate lawyer, whose fees typically cover the legal work involved in transferring the title and discharging your mortgage. If you have an existing mortgage, there may be a discharge fee from your lender. HST applies to real estate commissions in Nova Scotia. We’ll walk you through a full estimate of your expected net proceeds before you sign anything so you have a clear picture from the start.

A Property Disclosure Statement (PDS) is a document in which you disclose known defects, issues, or material facts about your property to potential buyers. In Nova Scotia, completing a PDS is standard practice and will be requested as part of the offer process. It covers things like the condition of the roof, basement, foundation, heating systems, and whether there have been any known water issues or structural problems. It’s important to complete this document honestly and to the best of your knowledge — your agent and lawyer can guide you through it.

Yes. A real estate lawyer is required for all property sales in Nova Scotia. Your lawyer will review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, handle the discharge of any existing mortgage, manage the transfer of funds, and ensure the title is properly transferred to the buyer on closing day. We recommend having a lawyer identified before your listing goes live. If you need a referral to a trusted real estate lawyer in the Halifax or East Hants area, we’re happy to help.

It depends on your location, price point, and current market conditions. In active markets like Halifax Peninsula and East Hants, well-priced homes in good condition can attract offers within days of listing. In slower market conditions or at higher price points, it may take several weeks. Once an offer is accepted, the conditional period typically runs five to fifteen business days, followed by a closing period of thirty to ninety days. We’ll give you a realistic timeline based on current conditions in your specific area when we meet.

We prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) — a detailed report that looks at recently sold properties, active listings, and expired listings in your specific area. We look at comparable homes in terms of size, condition, location, and features to arrive at a strategic price range. The goal isn’t just to tell you what you want to hear — it’s to price your home in a way that attracts qualified buyers and maximises your return. You can request your free home valuation directly from this page to get the process started.