Special or Limited Power of Attorney for Real Estate Sales Transaction By Seller - District of Columbia 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your full name and address in the designated fields at the top of the form. This identifies you as the Principal granting power.
  3. Next, provide the name and address of your Attorney-in-Fact, who will act on your behalf in real estate transactions.
  4. Clearly describe the property involved in the transaction, including its common address and legal description. Attach any necessary documents as Exhibit A.
  5. Review the powers granted to your Attorney-in-Fact, ensuring they align with your intentions for selling or managing your property.
  6. Sign and date the document at the bottom, ensuring that a notary public acknowledges your signature for validity.

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Key Takeaways: A Power of Attorney (POA) can sell property before death if explicitly authorized in the document, but authority ends immediately upon death. When selling property, POA agents must provide proper documentation, follow legal requirements, and always act in the principals best interest.
Agents should not be designated as the authorized agent on a POA for their clients. Many brokers discourage their real estate agents from acting as an authorized agent on a POA for their clients.
Notarization Requirement You must sign your POA in the presence of a notary public for it to be valid in the District of Columbia. (D.C. Code 212601.05 (2024).)
What Are the Legal Requirements for a Financial POA in Arkansas? Mental Capacity for Creating a POA. Notarization Requirement. Create the POA Using a Form, Software, or Attorney. Sign the POA in the Presence of a Notary Public. Store the Original POA in a Safe Place. Give a Copy to Your Agent or Attorney-in-Fact.
The POA cannot transfer the responsibility to another Agent at any time. The POA cannot make any legal or financial decisions after the death of the Principal, at which point the Executor of the Estate would take over. The POA cannot distribute inheritances or transfer assets after the death of the Principal.

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A power of attorney in real estate grants an agent the authority to make specific real estate transactions on the principals behalf. For example, a principal may sign a power of attorney for property to authorize their agent to sell one of their real properties if they are unable to complete the sale themselves.
Specificity is Key in Powers of Attorney These documents will remain in effect until the creator rescinds the order or the subject dies. By contrast, a limited power of attorney grants only specific powers to the holder.

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