Set the process in motion
You or your realtor provide a copy of the Agreement of Purchase & Sale to your lawyer, which begins the closing process.
You & your realtorWhat "closing" really means
Closing is the process that turns a signed agreement into a home that's truly yours. It moves from paperwork to possession in a few clear stages, and at every one of them, you have people working on your behalf.
Buying a new home involves more than choosing a floor plan and a finish. Once your offer is accepted, a sequence of steps quietly gets underway behind the scenes: your paperwork is reviewed, your home is inspected, the final details are signed off, and the transaction is settled. We've laid that journey out below so you always know what comes next.
The good news is that you don't have to navigate it alone. Your realtor, your lawyer, and your Ironstone team each have a defined role to play, and the path from agreement to keys follows the same dependable rhythm for every buyer.
The closing process, step by step
Five stages take you from a signed agreement to the front door of your new home.
Inspect the home
Before you take possession, the Pre-Delivery Inspection gives you the chance to inspect your new home. Your Ironstone PDI representative also shares valuable information on home maintenance.
Ironstone PDI repGetting ready for closing
As the closing date approaches, you meet with your lawyer, who guides you through the final steps. You will sign all the necessary paperwork to finalize the transaction.
Your lawyerFinal closing
On the closing date, the keys are released to you upon the successful completion of the final closing process.
Closing dayWelcome home
The transaction is complete, the keys are yours, and you officially become a homeowner.
Keys in hand
Your lawyer and your inspection
Two people anchor the closing process: the lawyer who handles your paperwork, and the Ironstone representative who walks your finished home with you.
Your lawyer is central to closing from the very first step. Once they receive your Agreement of Purchase & Sale, they begin the work that carries through to the closing date, and as that date approaches, they guide you through the final steps and the paperwork that finalizes the transaction.
The Pre-Delivery Inspection is your opportunity to see the home before it's officially yours. Your Ironstone PDI representative walks you through it and shares practical guidance on home maintenance, so you move in already knowing how to care for the place you've chosen.
We guide you the whole way
From the agreement that starts it all to the keys at the end, every step is mapped out, and there's always someone alongside you.
Closing should feel like a sequence of clear, expected moments, not a string of surprises. With your realtor, your lawyer, and your Ironstone team each playing their part, the journey from signing to possession stays steady and understandable. When the keys are released on closing day, it's the natural conclusion of a process you've been able to see coming the entire time.
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Stages from signed agreement to keys in hand
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People in your corner: your realtor, your lawyer, your Ironstone team
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Pre-Delivery Inspection before possession, walked with you
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Tarion warranty coverage begins the day you close
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