When operating under a power of attorney concerning the transfer of real property, who may...

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document authorizing one person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in specified matters.

When it comes to transferring real property, a valid, notarized, and recorded power of attorney gives the agent the authority to sign all necessary documents in place of the principal.

The Maryland 60-Hour Course explains this under “Transfer of Title,” emphasizing that all signatures must be properly acknowledged to be legally enforceable, and the power of attorney must be recorded with the deed.