Closing Property Title Without In Ohio
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You can elect to close your real estate transaction from the comfort of your home or office using approved and secure technology providers approved by the state of Florida.
Luckily Ohio was ahead of the curve, passing legislation in 2017 that allows for “online” or remote notarization of documents. Many REALTORS are probably just now learning how these new provisions in Ohio law can be utilized to facilitate closings.
Sellers do not usually need to be present at an Ohio closing. Normally, the buyers will sign the final documents at the office of their title company or escrow agent (though much of the signing can also be done virtually) and pick up the keys.
There are several options for transferring a property title to a family member in Ohio, each with different implications. You might use a deed, sell at fair market value, or even include the property in your will, just to name a few common approaches.
With a remote closing, you can sign from the convenience of your home or office without ever stepping foot in ours. We can send a closing agent to you at your convenience, or we can schedule an online/virtual closing to accommodate your busy schedule.
A seller who cannot appear may complete a BMV Power of Attorney form, authorizing another party to sign on their behalf before the notary. If presented with a title that has already been signed by the seller, and the seller is not present, you cannot proceed.
States that require attorney involvement or where attorney involvement is customary: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Vermont and West Virginia. In Illinois, North New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Ohio, attorney involvement in a real estate closing may be customary.
