If a buyer cannot attend the closing, a Power of Attorney might be permitted. This entails formally appointing someone such as a spouse or other relative or friend to sign all the documents on your behalf. This person would need to attend the closing in your place and bring proper identification with him or her. However, the use of a Power of Attorney must first be approved by the lender and this is sometimes difficult and time consuming. If a Power of Attorney is permitted, you will need to let Masters know right away who will be attending settlement—and signing on your behalf—so that an appropriate Power of Attorney can be prepared and/or reviewed prior to the closing.

If a seller cannot attend the closing, please notify us as soon as possible, since a Power of Attorney will need to be prepared. This entails formally appointing someone such as a spouse or other relative or friend to sign all the documents on your behalf. This person will need to attend the closing in your place and bring proper identification with him or her.