The Role of a Notary when Selling or Buying Property

Navigating real estate sales and purchases that involve large sums of money tends to be intimidating, especially if it is your first time. Therefore, you need to engage a notary who will remove uncertainty and guesswork from the process. 
A notary public can help with many non-contentious legal matters, including conveyancing during the sale, purchase, and mortgaging of property. 
Here are three main things that the Notary will do during a property sale, purchase, or mortgage: 

Your Notary public will ensure that all the paperwork is filed correctly. Your notary’s primary task during the transaction is ensuring that the funds are calculated and adjusted accordingly, and that the subsequent paperwork is completed and registered to ensure proper property transfer. 

Your notary will ensure you are protected during the deal. You will likely be uncomfortable handing over a considerable sum to a buyer you barely know much about. Similarly, you want to release your property’s title with a payment guarantee. This is where the Notary ensures the transaction is smooth, and the payment is made in good time. Your Notary serves as a bridge between you and the buyer. Fast house sale company Ready Steady Sell advises that when selling your property, you need to allow the Notary public to play his role as an intermediary between two parties involved in the transaction. Here, the notary will be your representative and have your best interests at heart.

Generally, you can have peace of mind knowing that your Notary public is handling all that pertains to your transactions so that you do not end up in losses. Remember, you solely decide to hire a Notary. Thus, it would be best to let your real estate agent know your intention to work with one. 
A notary public is also handy when buying or selling houses or apartments overseas without going in person. You can sign the papers wherever you are, and your signature can be notarized for most transactions. 
Most people wishing to sell or buy property overseas usually transact without traveling from Wales and England. Although the Notary can witness as you sign the documents and verify that you understand the implications, the primary advice you could get for the transaction should rest with your legal representative in the country where the documents will be used. 

Thus, the Notary will confirm that your name and identity are accurate by looking at the original documents, such as your passport, driving license, and utility bills, before signing the document and sealing it using their official seal. Overall, a notary public presents numerous advantages, including giving you an easy time with the contract, protecting you from possible fraud, and providing flexibility in time and location. Even then, it would be best to note their charges or rates when engaging them, as this tends to vary depending on whether they offer stationary or mobile services.

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