The principal(s) owners of the property appoint an attorney-in-fact/agent to sell a specific property that is located in Vermont.
No agent may convey lands belonging to the principal or an estate or interest therein unless the terms of the power of attorney explicitly provide the agent has such authority and the power of attorney meets the specific execution requirements of section 3503 of this title. 3504(c)

"Agent" means a person named by a principal in a written power of attorney to act on the principal's behalf, and is synonymous with the term "attorney-in-fact". 3501(2)

This power of attorney is durable -"Durable power of attorney" means a written power of attorney in which the authority of the agent does not terminate in the event of the disability or incapacity of the principal. 3501

A power of attorney shall terminate on; (The occurrence of a termination event explicitly specified in the power of attorney) (3507(7)). This power of Attorney terminates upon a specific number of days provided by the principal after its execution, example: 30, 60, 100, etc., days after execution.

Included is a "Special Instructions" section, where the agent's powers can be further limited or defined.

This form is often used when the principal(s) is/are out of state or when gifting or selling (for a nominal consideration) the property to the agent and want the agent to perform the transaction.

(Vermont POA-Sale Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Vermont Only.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Power of Attorney for the Sale of Real Estate

Grant authority to sign closing documents while you are away
Grant temporary authority for a single real estate transaction
Grant power of attorney for a specific property closing
Grant broad authority over financial and property matters
Allow a trusted person to handle a real estate transaction for you
Authorize a family member to sell property on your behalf
Grant durable power of attorney for long-term property management

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our power of attorney for the sale of real estate forms are specifically formatted for each county in Vermont.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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