[WSBARP] closing question

[Mark Geyer]

Anthony:

Pay attention to your gut and DON’T DO IT! This is crazy. The risks to you are enormous, and are far greater than any fees you could charge. They went out of the country with a purchase pending? No way. They can have the closer courier the docs to them to sign. Suggest they do that and decline in writing, if possible, to do what they’re asking.

Good luck,

Mark

Mark J. Geyer, P.S.
PO Box 15733
Seattle WA 98115
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mgeyer at mgeyerlaw.com<mailto:mgeyer at mgeyerlaw.com>

From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Gibbs
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 10:40 AM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv
Subject: [WSBARP] closing question

I got contacted by a PC who is currently out-of-country with his wife. PC plans to close on a house purchase in July and has asked whether I am willing to sign on his behalf.
I'm pretty sure it's not a scam, but his bank has required that a POA be executed by either him or his wife (the borrowers) or an attorney-at-law in order to sign the closing documents.
He said he's reviewed all the documents and needs only an attorney to sign for him.
My red-flag-o-meter is going a little nuts with this. Has anyone ever "just signed" closing documents at a client's direction without a full review and due diligence? PC said he doesn't have problems or questions with the closing documents.
Any thoughts/comments appreciated!
Thanks,
Anthony

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