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People often find us by searching "selling a house with power of attorney," "can a guardian sell a house in Maryland" and "sell parent's house with POA." We handle the real estate side with care, while your attorney leads the legal steps. Carolyn Thompson, Broker, brings more than 20 years of experience. Her credentials for this work: Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). [**Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070**](tel:+12026305070) ## Who We Help Selling a home for someone else is a responsibility many people take on out of love and duty. We work with: - **Agents under a power of attorney**, often an adult child, spouse or close relative acting for a homeowner who has moved, is recovering from an illness or needs help with financial matters - **Guardians of the property** appointed by a court to manage another person's finances - **Conservators**, a term some states use for a similar court-appointed role - **Attorneys and professional fiduciaries** who need a broker to manage the sale details Many of these sales involve a homeowner who has moved to assisted living, memory care or a family member's home. We approach every situation with dignity and keep the homeowner's comfort and wishes at the center of the plan. ## Power of Attorney and Guardian Home Sales: Who Has Authority Before a home can be listed, the person signing needs the legal authority to sign. Your attorney determines whether that authority exists and what it allows. In general terms: ### Power of attorney A power of attorney is a document in which the homeowner, called the principal, authorizes another person, called the agent, to act on their behalf. For a real estate sale, title companies commonly look for language that covers real property transactions. Many title companies and lenders ask to see the original or a certified copy, may require it to be recorded in the county land records and may ask the agent to sign a statement that the document is still in effect. A power of attorney ends when the principal passes away, so at that point the sale would usually proceed through the estate instead. ### Guardianship of the property When there is no power of attorney, a family member or other person may ask a court to appoint a guardian of the property. In Maryland, guardianship cases are handled by the circuit court in the county where the person lives. A guardian may need court authorization before selling real estate, and the court may need to approve the sale terms. Washington DC, Virginia and other states have their own procedures. Your attorney will explain the requirements and timing for your case. ## Documents the Title Company May Request Every title company sets its own requirements, and your attorney should confirm what applies. Commonly requested items include: - The original or certified copy of the power of attorney, and sometimes proof of recording - A signed statement from the agent that the power of attorney has not been revoked and the principal is living - For guardianships, the court order appointing the guardian and any order authorizing the sale - Identification for the person signing - Payoff information for any mortgage, home equity line or other lien We share the title company's checklist with you and your attorney early so documents are ready well before settlement. ## How the Sale Comes Together ### 1. A conversation with the family and attorney We learn about the homeowner, the property and the family's goals. We ask your attorney to confirm signing authority before we list. ### 2. Caring for the home and its contents Sorting a lifetime of belongings can be emotional. We help coordinate the logistics and timing, including keepsakes, donations, estate sale companies, clean-out and moving, around the family's schedule. ### 3. Pricing We give you a suggested price range based on recent sales of the homes closest to yours in location, style, size, age and condition. A comparative market analysis is a broker opinion of value, not an appraisal. The person with signing authority sets the price, and buyers decide what to offer. Some courts may ask for an appraisal; your attorney will let you know. ### 4. Preparing and listing the home We discuss whether to sell as-is or make selected updates, then prepare the listing, photography and showing plan. ### 5. Offers and court approval when needed We help you review each offer. If a court must approve the sale, we build that step into the contract timeline with your attorney's guidance. ### 6. Settlement We work with the title company or settlement attorney so the agent or guardian can sign in person, by mail or through a remote closing. Remote closings for out-of-state and overseas sellers are a specialty, and we have closed sales for sellers living outside the country. ## Working With Families From a Distance Many adult children live in another state or country while caring for a parent in Montgomery County. We provide regular updates by phone, email or video, share photos of the home's progress and help coordinate access for providers you choose to hire. Most of our business comes from referrals, including from elder law attorneys, care managers and families we have helped before. ## Thoughtful Planning for Seniors As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Carolyn Thompson, Broker, understands the timing and care that often come with a senior's move. Proceeds from a sale may be needed for care costs, and benefit programs may have their own rules. We encourage families to speak with an elder law attorney and a CPA about those questions before the home is listed. ## Communities We Serve These are a sampling of the many communities Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC serves. - **Rockville MD:** Rockville Town Square and Pike & Rose - **Bethesda MD:** Bethesda Row and the Capital Crescent Trail - **Potomac MD:** Potomac Village and the C&O Canal at Great Falls - **Silver Spring MD:** Downtown Silver Spring and Sligo Creek Park - **Gaithersburg MD:** the Kentlands and Downtown Crown - **Frederick MD:** Carroll Creek Park and Baker Park This is only a sampling; we serve many more communities throughout Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. Outside our service area? We can refer you to a local real estate professional. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What do Power of Attorney and Guardian Home Sales require?** The agent or guardian must have authority to sell real estate under the power of attorney or court order, and the title company will review that document before settlement. Power of Attorney and Guardian Home Sales from Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC begin by confirming those documents with your attorney, then proceed like any other sale with full records for the court or family. **Can I sell my parent's house with a power of attorney?** Often, yes, if the power of attorney gives authority over real estate and is still in effect. Your attorney and the title company will review the document to confirm. **Does a power of attorney need to be recorded to sell a house in Maryland?** Title companies commonly ask that the power of attorney be recorded in the county land records along with the deed. Your attorney or the title company can confirm the requirement for your sale. **Can a guardian sell a house in Maryland?** A guardian of the property may be able to sell real estate, often with court authorization. Your attorney will explain the steps and timing with the circuit court. **What happens to a power of attorney when the homeowner passes away?** A power of attorney ends at the principal's death. The home would then usually be sold through the estate by the personal representative. **Who sets the price when selling under a power of attorney?** The person with signing authority sets the price, after reviewing our suggested price range. A court may also need to approve the terms in a guardianship. **Can I sign the closing documents if I live out of state?** Often, yes. The title company can arrange a mobile notary or remote closing, and remote closings for out-of-state and overseas sellers are a specialty of ours. **Can you help clear out a parent's belongings?** We help coordinate the logistics and timing, and we can provide contact information for independent estate sale, donation, clean-out and moving providers. You are free to choose any provider you like. **Can I get references?** Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request. ### Related Services - [Home Sales for Owners in Care Facilities](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/home-sales-for-owners-in-care-facilities?hsLang=en) - [Estate Attorney and Fiduciary Home Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/estate-attorney-and-fiduciary-home-sales?hsLang=en) - [Senior Services Network](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/senior-services-network?hsLang=en) - [Downsizing and Right-Sizing](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/downsizing-and-right-sizing?hsLang=en) [**Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070**](tel:+12026305070) ## Request a Confidential Consultation ## Help Locating Independent Service Providers Families selling under a power of attorney or guardianship often look for elder law attorneys, CPAs, care managers, estate sale companies, move managers, clean-out companies, movers and mobile notaries. We can provide contact information for independent service providers, and you are free to use any provider you like. Providers should be properly licensed and insured. When you schedule your providers, we help coordinate the logistics around showings, access and settlement. *Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC does not endorse, guarantee or receive compensation from any service provider. Please interview and verify any provider you choose.* ## References Available on Request We will gladly provide a list of client and professional references on request. ## Talk With Us Confidentially Call our 24-Hour Appointment Desk at [202-630-5070](tel:+12026305070), any time, day or night. **Carolyn Thompson, Broker** CRS · ABR · SRES · SFR · CDPE · MRP · CDS Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850 800 Park Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 24-Hour Appointment Desk: 202-630-5070 · Open 24 hours Licensed in MD • DC • VA • WV • FL · Equal Housing Opportunity [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateSearchandSale) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynthompson) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.instagram.com/realestatesearchandsale4u/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@realestatesearchandsalellc9279) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.tiktok.com/@car.lyn7) [Follow us on Facebook](https://linktr.ee/buyandsellexpert) - Sell - Buy - Complex Sales - Estates & Families - Owners & Investors - [About](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/#about) - [Home](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/) --- [![Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC logo, Rockville, MD real estate brokerage](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20with%20white%20background%20smaller.png?width=711&height=369&name=Logo%20with%20white%20background%20smaller.png "Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC logo, Rockville, MD real estate brokerage")](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/?hsLang=en) Carolyn Thompson, Broker | ‪24-Hour Appointment Desk: 202-630-5070‬ 1300 Piccard Drive Suite 204  Rockville, Maryland 20850 800 Park Drive Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 ![Equal Housing Opportunity Red](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Equal%20Housing%20Opportunity%20Red.png?width=96&height=48&name=Equal%20Housing%20Opportunity%20Red.png)   Copyright © 2026, Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Service", "areaServed" : [ "Rockville, MD", "Bethesda, MD", "Potomac, MD", "Silver Spring, MD", "Gaithersburg, MD", "Frederick, MD", "Montgomery County, MD" ], "name" : "Power of Attorney and Guardian Home Sales", "provider" : { "@type" : "RealEstateAgent", "address" : [ { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Rockville", "addressRegion" : "MD", "postalCode" : "20850", "streetAddress" : "1300 Piccard Dr, Suite 204" }, { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Blacksburg", "addressRegion" : "VA", "postalCode" : "24060", "streetAddress" : "800 Park Drive" } ], "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 39.084, "longitude" : -77.1528 }, "name" : "Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC", "openingHours" : "Mo-Su 00:00-23:59", "telephone" : "+1-202-630-5070", "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com" }, "serviceType" : "Power of Attorney and Guardian Home Sales", "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/power-of-attorney-and-guardian-home-sales" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "WebPage", "name" : "Power of Attorney and Guardian Home Sales in Rockville, Bethesda and Montgomery County, MD", "speakable" : { "@type" : "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector" : [ "h1", "h2" ] }, "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/power-of-attorney-and-guardian-home-sales" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The agent or guardian must have authority to sell real estate under the power of attorney or court order, and the title company will review that document before settlement. 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