Does the seller need to be present at closing?
tomcash1984 asked:
We are purchasing our first home and the seller lives out of state. We have to wait at least two weeks to close on the property because the seller can’t come back to the state until the 25th of March. The home is currently vacant. The seller would be willing to close immediately if she didn’t have to be present. We are in Minnesota and the seller is in Mississippi.
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We are purchasing our first home and the seller lives out of state. We have to wait at least two weeks to close on the property because the seller can’t come back to the state until the 25th of March. The home is currently vacant. The seller would be willing to close immediately if she didn’t have to be present. We are in Minnesota and the seller is in Mississippi.
Does anyone know if it is required for a seller to be present at closing? I would have to imagine that a representative or their real estate agent could take their place as long as they signed some sort of paperwork giving them that authority.
Any help or resources would be appreciated!
October 26th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Sellers need not be present. In my market, they are almost NEVER present, unless they insist on being present. Any and all paperwork required can be signed in Mississippi, notarized there, and sent back via FedEx.
Last year, I brokered a deal in which there were FIVE sellers, three of whom were in different states. Everything was handled via FedEx. acermill
October 27th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
No, the seller does not have to be present. They should have a realtor and/or lawyer representing their interests, but everything can be done by fax. hanora