I’m frequently asked this question from both sellers and buyers: Do I have to be physically in town for closing? The answer is no. Anymore one or both parties are not physically present at closing.

A seller might already have moved to another city or state and a buyer could be at their old address supervising the move to the new city. We close at Title companies in Texas so they handle many of our client’s closings by arranging a notary in another city or state to meet with the clients. They bring the papers to them, watch them sign, notarize and are responsible for the overnight of documents back to the title company.

Of course this can only happen when lenders complete their part and send documents to the title company in plenty of time. It’s always good to alert the lender up front when papers are needed to be prepared for this process to accommodate a buyer or seller or both!

Sometimes the Title Company arranges for a Power of Attorney for one of the spouses to sign for both parties. There are always ways to arrange for the proper signing for closing. It’s all about communicating the needs of buyers and sellers. It’s part of our job to work out the details for clients with the lender and the Title Company. We are like a triangle working in concert to produce a smooth transaction.

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Doris, here the power of attorney is specific to real estate transactions in DC. So often, the title company realizes they've got the wrong one. Then we get chaotic.
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Dorie, I was asked this question just today.  Do I have to be physically in town for closing?  No.  In fact neither side is going to be here. Isn't it great to be able to utilize technology to make things happen!
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Hello Dorie,

We have to be ready for everything, and long distance or POA closings are no problem...anything to make it easier for all parties to close the deal!
4:27pm • #3
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Good post on reminding all the parties in a transaction that technology and both FED EX and UPS make things happen and save money for buyers and sellers relocating!
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Dorie, this time of year we sometimes have buyers or sellers traveling abroad. They need to go the the US embassy in that country to have deeds notarized.  That maybe a major undertaking which must be planned in advance.
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Dorie, since my husband and I work in tandum, often we both dont go, but rather cover for each other. 
5:37pm • #6
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Dorie ...Great answer ...I have 3 going right now that will not be in town for closing!  Have a great night in Austin!
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Pat,

Our title companies draw up the POA for our clients and it is specific for the real estate transaction. I just had my seller sign closing documents the day before the buyer..just as an FYI we had them sign a POA to a friend JUST IN CASE a document came up..they are driving cross country to get to their new destination and would be tough to do try and get a signature or initial. The buyers closed late today and no extra papers for seller to sign so it funded..check wired to their closing in CO!!
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Hi John,

Technology is fantastic!
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Hi Lisa,

Our business is all about customer service!
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Hi Emily,

You are so right!!
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Hi Lloyd,

You are right about many clients traveling abroad at this time of year. I always have them give a POA to someone to sign for them..it just takes too much planning to get to an Embassy and dilutes their vacation time.
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Hi Ellen,

Sounds like a plan!!
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you are doing a great job with these FAQ posts to educate consumers!  With relocation it is frequently common to have a POA or a mail away closing, I have done 2 of those in the last week!
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Dorie~this was a good reminder/FYI. As a matter-of-fact, you "nudged" me to get back with my seller, because he is a procrastinator about everything and I have to get the paperwork completed by him, because he is now divorced and the ex-wife has just left to go to Chicago for the summer and this will be a bit complicated (not to mention the bankruptcy that held up everything and her still being on title, and the leaky basement.on the half-finished home..and and and....but I have cash buyers who have made an offer TWICE, so we're moving along!)
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We get this same question. Now I don't have to write about it. I can just reblog your post!! GREAT JOB!
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Amazing how transactions can be done with neither party in town.............but such a big plus!
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Hi Dorrie.  No need to take time off from work.  Just sign everything after work hours.
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Dorie, Good options to have.  Typically our clients are here in town,  but we've had the full spectrum:  out of state clients we've never met done via overnighting, POA for a relative, even POA to us to sign for them.
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Hi Rob,

It isa the way we are doing busy now with sellers and buyer coming and going!!
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