If you are planning to vacate your home before the settlement, there are a few things you should take care of. First, grant power of attorney to the attorney who will be signing the contract on your behalf. Second, make sure the realtor or attorney has your new address and telephone number. Finally, make arrangements for the deed transferring title and verify insurance coverage.

When a home is sold but not yet vacated, certain arrangements must be made. The owner should grant power of attorney to the attorney or realtor who will sign the contract. The realtor or attorney should have the owner’s new contact information and a blank deposit slip. The deed transferring title should be prepared by the lawyer or realtor. Insurance coverage should be verified, and landscape cleanup should be done. Final gas, electric, and oil readings should be taken, and utilities should be left on until closing. The owner doesn’t need to be present at the closing if represented by an attorney or realtor.

If you’re selling a home and won’t be present for the closing, you need to make some arrangements. Power of attorney must be granted to the attorney who will be signing the contract for the seller. Be sure the realtor or attorney has your new address and telephone number.

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