Contracts
A Florida real estate contract signed by a person acting under a 'power of attorney' is valid if:
AThe power of attorney was verbal
BThe power of attorney was in writing, properly executed, and grants authority to sign real estate documents✓ Correct
CAny power of attorney automatically includes real estate authority
DThe principal later ratifies the signature
Explanation
A power of attorney used to sign real estate documents in Florida must be in writing, properly executed (signed, witnessed, and notarized), and must specifically grant authority to conduct the real estate transaction. A general power of attorney may need to be recorded.
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