Tag: sellers

Solar Panel Disclosure – Where’s the Documentation?

Written by Todd Ewing on 2023-03-21.

Since the introduction of the Solar Panel Disclosure (GCAAR Form #1611), Sellers who own a solar panel system free and clear or purchased the property years ago with that system in existence are often unable to produce the documentation required...

Residential Real Property Disclosure: Is the POA for Seller excused?

Written by Todd Ewing on 2023-03-03.

I regularly receive calls from listing agents asking if the POA (or Attorney-in-Fact) for the seller is exempt from completing the disclosure. For DC, MD, and VA properties, the answer is “NO”; despite the fact that the POA may have never...

An image of two people in a disagreement and a middle person is trying to mediate in order to find a solution. The middle person is the Title Co. that "Represents the Contract".

The Title Company “Represents the Contract”

Written by Todd Ewing on 2023-02-02.

If you’ve been a real estate agent or mortgage lender for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard it uttered that the title company’s role is to “represent the contract.” But what is the meaning of this? Surely, the title company cannot...

SECURE Notarization Act passes in the House, paves way for national RON legislation

Written by Federal Title on 2022-07-29.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of bills on Wednesday night that included the ALTA-supported Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act (H.R. 3962), according to a news bulletin...

Selling a property in Maryland? You might be eligible for a MD non-resident withholding tax exemption

Written by Kimberly Gentile on 2022-05-24.

Recently a Maryland agent was asked by a client who does not reside in Maryland, “When someone like me is selling a property, what’s a topic that most sellers don’t know about?” The seasoned agent thought about it for a moment and replied,...

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Tag: sellers

Solar Panel Disclosure – Where’s the Documentation?

Residential Real Property Disclosure: Is the POA for Seller excused?

The Title Company “Represents the Contract”

SECURE Notarization Act passes in the House, paves way for national RON legislation

Selling a property in Maryland? You might be eligible for a MD non-resident withholding tax exemption

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