Property Ownership

In Tennessee, a 'power of attorney' executed in connection with a real estate transaction allows the attorney-in-fact to:

APractice law on behalf of the grantor
BSign real estate documents on behalf of the principal, within the scope of the power granted✓ Correct
CRepresent the principal in TREC hearings
DCollect commissions on behalf of the agent

Explanation

A power of attorney authorizes the attorney-in-fact (agent) to sign real estate documents and act within the scope of authority granted. A real estate power of attorney in Tennessee must generally be recorded if used to convey property.

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