Contracts (alternative)
A Maryland buyer who cannot attend the settlement may:
ASend their real estate agent to sign on their behalf without any legal authorization
BExecute a Power of Attorney authorizing another person to sign closing documents on their behalf✓ Correct
CMail the closing documents to the title company
DDelay settlement indefinitely without penalty
Explanation
A buyer who cannot attend settlement may execute a valid Power of Attorney (POA) authorizing an attorney-in-fact to sign closing documents. Lenders typically require advance approval of the POA.
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