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Why your real estate documents need certified translation

A property deal has a closing date, and that date does not wait for paperwork. Buying, selling, or leasing across borders means translating legal and financial documents accurately, and registries, banks, and government authorities will not accept them in the wrong language. Certified translation is often needed for compliance filings, mortgage contracts, leases, deeds, and purchase agreements.

When a translation is inaccurate or uncertified, the deal pays for it. A closing can be delayed, a filing rejected, or a costly legal dispute opened over what a document actually said. With money and a timeline both on the line, the cost of guessing is high.

This is exactly what real estate transaction translation services are for. ABC Translations produces certified translations to the standard courts, banks, and registries expect. Every page is prepared in 120+ languages and carries the signed statement confirming accuracy and translator competence.

Real estate transactions keep moving with precise translation that more than 255,000 customers have trusted over 25 years, so the closing date stays firm whether the paperwork crosses one border or several.

Precise work from native speakers


  • Native-speaking linguists handle every project, catching the subtle shades of meaning that keep your message accurate, clear, and true to its culture.

Quick, dependable, and protected


  • You get fast turnaround without any drop in quality, backed by tight confidentiality and data security from start to finish.

Support that actually helps


  • A responsive team stands ready at each step, so the whole process feels smooth, professional, and free of stress.
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Two routes to choose from

Certified at $24.10 per page, standard at rates as low as $0.06 per word

Certified translation is $24.10 per page, each with the signed certification statement registries, banks, and courts require. Standard delivery is 48 hours; rush service cuts timing by 50% and can deliver within 12 hours. Unlimited revisions are included.

Drafts, internal business materials, and negotiation files can use professional translation for as low as $0.06 per word. Legal and financial real estate filings carry our 100% acceptance guarantee; if a certified translation is rejected, we correct it and resubmit first, and refund you only if it keeps getting rejected after that.

Send your documents and we will return translations ready for the registry, bank, or court reviewing them.

Property files done right

Commonly translated real estate documents

Buying or selling property abroad means registries, banks, and notaries need every record in their language to proceed. The real estate documents we translate most often are these:

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Every clause kept correct

What makes ABC Translations the right fit for translating your property and real estate paperwork?

Accurate, native-language translations


  • Every linguist on our team is a seasoned native speaker, which keeps each translated file clear and precise.

Fast and reliable service


  • Because we know how much getting it done on time matters to you, we keep delivery fast while still holding firm on precision and careful attention.

Trusted translations


  • Every translation we deliver is built with care, faithful to the meaning and purpose of your source documents, so the result reads clearly and professionally wherever you need it.

Secure and confidential


  • We treat everything you send with strict confidentiality and protection, so each file stays private from translation through delivery.

Responsive customer support


  • From start to finish, our committed support staff stands ready to help, keeping the whole translation experience easy and worry-free.
Choose your service

Our services

Either choice gives you polished, human-made work from professional linguists. Not sure if certification applies to your case? Ask whoever will receive the document, or reach out to our team.

Certified Translation

Strict line-by-line source-matched translation with signed certification, often for personal official purposes.

$24.10 / page

Style & Format
  • Strict source matching
  • PDF format

Included

  • Expert human translation
  • Revisions included
  • Formatting included
  • Signed & stamped certification

Optional add ons:

  • Expedited turnaround
  • Proofreading
  • Notarization
  • Apostille
  • Hard copy
Professional Translation

Linguistically and culturally adapted editable translation often used by businesses and institutions.

From $0.06 / word

Style & Format

  • Linguistically and culturally adapted
  • All modern formats

Included

  • Expert human translation
  • Revisions included
  • Formatting included
  • Proofreading

Optional add ons:

  • Expedited turnaround
  • Specialist proofreading
  • Specialist editing
  • Legalization (certification)
  • Translation memory
  • Terminology database
A simple workflow

How it works

Thanks to a simple, well-organized workflow, having your paperwork translated is fast and hassle-free.

1

Upload documents & place your order

Pick the two languages, send over your files, and choose any extras you want, then we get moving on your translation right away.

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Professional translation and review

Your document is translated with care by a professional linguist. Before anything is locked in, you get to look it over and ask for changes.

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3

Receive your translation

Once finished, the translated files are sent to you, and when you have chosen certification, a signed, stamped certificate on our letterhead comes with them.

I purchased a translation on Friday and expected a 24-hour turnaround but also ordered a notary not knowing it wasn't part of the estimated time. Unsurprisingly I needed it immediately. I emailed support and within a few hours, it was completely signed and notarized! Hats off to y'all!

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Luca Amato
English to Japanese

Amazing service! My translation was done in 2 hours. All done on time, the right way, and the price was very good! Highly recommend.

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Raj Nair
English to Russian

I reached out to them last Friday for an emergency translation. They got back within the hour. ETA was 24 hours. Since it was a Friday, I expected Monday, but it was completed on Saturday. Accurate and on time, great job!

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Amara Fofana
English to French

Phenomenal customer service. Fast responses and accurate translations. Very satisfied!

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Eddie Morales
English to Spanish

ABC Translations completed my request wonderfully. 24-hour turnaround even on a weekend. Impeccable quality. Notified me of a fee change before charging, outstanding!

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Priya Wadhwa
English to Portuguese

Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!

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Sofía Castro
Spanish to Japanese

Fantastic experience starting with the price. Very easy submission process. Fast, helpful replies. Will return for future translations.

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Mateo Kovač
English to German

From quote to delivery, everything was professional and timely. Quality is commendable. I appreciate the space for translator notes. Very satisfied!

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Yumik Gonzalez
English to Simplified Chinese
Quality you can trust

Join 255,000+ happy customers

ABC Translations and its family of companies are proud to have delivered reliable, affordable, best-in-class translation and localization services to individuals, and global corporations and institutions for more than 25 years.

Submitted a 43 page doc, it was translated twice as fast as our previous vendor, and in-house loved it. Thanks ABC for amazing customer service and fast delivery of top notch translations.

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Henrik Jørvik
English to Romanian

I have used ABC Translations at two different occasions now and both translations has been perfect! I would truly recommend the company. Their customer service is nice and professional and the translation is accurate, well written with a very quick turnaround. Highly recommend!

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Nadia Rahman
English to Korean

Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.

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Omar Darwish
English to Arabic

Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.

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Aisha Vahid
German to Arabic

Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.

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Rafael Solano
English to French (Canadian)

Great experience. They were responsive and helpful. They guided me, didn't oversell services, and even saved me money. Timely delivery despite a holiday. Highly recommend!

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Dmitri Petrenko
Ukrainian to English

Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.

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Mei Tanaka
English to Italian

Top of my list for fast, professional services. Best online interface I've used. Appreciate their speed and effectiveness. Highly recommend.

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Chen Huang
Portuguese to Spanish
Quality you can trust

Join 255,000+ happy customers

ABC Translations and its family of companies are proud to have delivered reliable, affordable, best-in-class translation and localization services to individuals, and global corporations and institutions for more than 25 years.

Top of my list for fast, professional services. Best online interface I've used. Appreciate their speed and effectiveness. Highly recommend.

Chen Huang
Portuguese to Spanish

From quote to delivery, everything was professional and timely. Quality is commendable. I appreciate the space for translator notes. Very satisfied!

Yumik Gonzalez
English to Simplified Chinese

Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.

Rafael Solano
English to French (Canadian)

ABC Translations completed my request wonderfully. 24-hour turnaround even on a weekend. Impeccable quality. Notified me of a fee change before charging, outstanding!

Priya Wadhwa
English to Portuguese

Amazing service! My translation was done in 2 hours. All done on time, the right way, and the price was very good! Highly recommend.

Raj Nair
English to Russian

Great experience. They were responsive and helpful. They guided me, didn't oversell services, and even saved me money. Timely delivery despite a holiday. Highly recommend!

Dmitri Petrenko
Ukrainian to English

Submitted a 43 page doc, it was translated twice as fast as our previous vendor, and in-house loved it. Thanks ABC for amazing customer service and fast delivery of top notch translations.

Henrik Jørvik
English to Romanian

I reached out to them last Friday for an emergency translation. They got back within the hour. ETA was 24 hours. Since it was a Friday, I expected Monday, but it was completed on Saturday. Accurate and on time, great job!

Amara Fofana
English to French

I have used ABC Translations at two different occasions now and both translations has been perfect! I would truly recommend the company. Their customer service is nice and professional and the translation is accurate, well written with a very quick turnaround. Highly recommend!

Nadia Rahman
English to Korean

I purchased a translation on Friday and expected a 24-hour turnaround but also ordered a notary not knowing it wasn't part of the estimated time. Unsurprisingly I needed it immediately. I emailed support and within a few hours, it was completely signed and notarized! Hats off to y'all!

Luca Amato
English to Japanese

Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.

Aisha Vahid
German to Arabic

Fantastic experience starting with the price. Very easy submission process. Fast, helpful replies. Will return for future translations.

Mateo Kovač
English to German

Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!

Sofía Castro
Spanish to Japanese

Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.

Mei Tanaka
English to Italian

Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.

Omar Darwish
English to Arabic

Phenomenal customer service. Fast responses and accurate translations. Very satisfied!

Eddie Morales
English to Spanish
Clear answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers to the questions buyers and agents ask most about translating real estate paperwork. We cover the case for professional translation, the records that should be translated, who is suited to the task, how long delivery takes, how revisions are managed, and the steps we take to keep the work accurate and dependable.

Which real estate documents need certified translation?

Banks, registries, and government authorities often require certified translations for compliance filings, mortgage contracts, leases, deeds, and purchase agreements. Drafts and negotiations usually only need professional translation.

What can a translation problem cost in a transaction?

A poor or uncertified real estate translation can delay closing, cause filing rejection, or create an expensive dispute. Certified, accurate translation reduces that risk.

How fast can you turn translations around for a closing?

Standard turnaround is 48 hours. Rush service can return translations within 12 hours by cutting turnaround 50%, and revisions are included.

What if a translation is not accepted?

Certified real estate translations used in legal or financial filings carry our 100% acceptance guarantee. If a translation is not accepted, we correct it and resubmit first, and only if it keeps getting rejected after those corrections do we refund your money.