What is the propery way to sign under POA?

Question

My seller has a POA for his wife. What is the property verbiage for his signature for her on the sales contract?

Thanks!

Daniel Hart · Answer

Great, thanks!

Steve LeBlanc · Answer

Any idea if a POA generated "at a deployed location" would raise any eyebrows? I'll be working on closing on a house over the next month as my brother handles all the "boots on the ground" work in N. Las Vegas while I'm out of country.

Account Closed · Answer

Dan,

For informational purposes only:

The husband would sign the wife's name on the signature line. Then he would sign his own name below that including the phrase, "by POA dated September 18, 2008, (or whatever date is appropriate).

Regards,

Account Closed · Answer

Dan,

Since state laws govern real estate transactions and they have to be in writing, check your states revised codes or ask your attorney. It has been my experience, that in Ohio a power of attorney for real estate transactions has to be recorded with the county prior to any transactions.

Regards,

What is the propery way to sign under POA?

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