Real Estate Power of Attorney Form | PDF Templates

The real estate power of attorney is a document that allows another individual or entity to handle the management, leasing, selling, or the purchasing of property on their behalf. It grants limited or broad powers to handle a specific task or the general responsibilities of real estate, with always a fiduciary duty to perform in the best interests of the principal.

Closings – This form is most commonly used in regards to real estate agents and attorneys when handling the sale of property. The owner will oftentimes allow a representative to sign all the closing documents on their behalf.

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How to Write

Step 1 – Parties – Provide the following information:

• Enter the Principal’s full name
• Street address
• City
• State
• AND
• Enter the Agent’s full name
• Street address
• City
• State

Step 2 – Assignment of Authority – Initial and check any or all boxes indicating authorized powers:

• Sale of Real Estate
• Purchase of Real Estate
• Management of Real Estate
• Refinancing

Step 3 – Term – Establish the term of the document:

• Initial and check only one, to indicate preferred term

Step 4 – Signatures – Must be entered in service of a notary public:

• Date document in dd/m/yy format
• Principal’s signature
• Print the Principal’s name
• AND
• Agent’s signature
• Print Agent’s name

Witnesses Affirmations – Witnesses will review and agree to the statement:

• Enter witnesses names
• Submit witnesses signatures
• Print witnesses names

Step 5 – Notarization –

• Signatures shall be witness by the notary
• After witness of signatures, the notary shall enter remaining information required, in acknowledgment of the document

Step 6 – Agent Acceptance –

• Agent must review and agree to the affirmation
• Agent must provide signature
• Print the Agent’s name