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There are many reasons you might consider a Power of Attorney (POA) for your next real estate transaction such as travel or physical disability. The traditional POA process can be inconvenient, but thankfully Remote Online Notarization (RON) provides a remote option.

Are you selling a home in the DMV? Be sure you properly disclose all of the necessary information to the buyer before contracts are signed! Here are the legal disclosure requirements for the DC, Virginia, and Maryland.

Having both the buyer and the seller physically present at a closing is not always possible, and SMART Settlements understands that. Learn how we can accommodate your closing remotely!

When you buy a home in Washington, DC, the number of different fees and taxes you pay can be overwhelming. One tax that will most likely apply to you is the DC Transfer and Recordation Tax. Learn the facts about this expense and your obligation to pay it.

See how SMART is making traditional closings safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and offering virtual closings with Remote Online Notarizations (RON).

Although most of your interactions with real estate agents and title companies happen before or at closing, your questions may not end there. Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions post-closing.