power of attorney when selling out of the area?

[middle-aged mom]

Sellers' physical attendance at closing serves no purpose. It is increasingly customary in my area for sellers to presign most docs and give POA to their attorney for the rest. ( Attorney represertation at closing is SOP, in this area, regardless of who attends in person.)

If something unexpected happens, the sellers are reachable by phone.

[chicagojlo]

Originally Posted by Ted Bear

You MIGHT delegate POA to Your Attorney. You do have one for this transaction, yes?

The poster meant do you have an attorney? Because any time you sign a contract you should have an attorney check it first.

[DMenscha]

Wow, so much misinformation in such a small space.

1. I would also never accept a power of attorney from a client. Far too much potential liability.
2. Documents can be overnighted, signed in front of a local notary, and returned to whomever needs them.
3. Some states even allow for electronic signatures (CA is one) but not on recordable documents.

[NY Annie]

I would hire my own attorney - not a house attorney for the agent. You want the attorney to be representing you alone, not the agency.

I just don't see why you can't overnight the documents - having them notarized local to you.