Q: My lawyer in NY state refuses to be a limited POA in a house closing during the coronavirus lockdown. How to do
I am over 70 and have immune condition. I have no family in the area of closing to sign as POA. Can my real estate agent be POA (I am the buyer)
A: Generally, there is no limitation on whom you can designate as your POA. Practically speaking, the seller or more frequently the lender involved in the transaction may have limitations as to what types of POA is acceptable.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: Anyone can be a POA. Yes, the agent can do it. I am surprised the lawyer will not do it. We are doing that for clients on several deals.
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