A Power of Attorney is an essential incapacity planning tool that lets you designate an agent to make financial decisions on your behalf. A POA gives your agent the power to manage, sell, dispose of, and leverage your real and personal property on your behalf.Our top rated real estate attorneys specialize in providing comprehensive legal representation in real estate purchase and sale transactions. The process of using a Power of Attorney in a real estate transaction begins with drafting the POA document. When you give someone a "Power of Attorney" (POA) you are giving them "agency authority:" the power to act in your name. For over 36 years, James J. Falcone has provided the highest-quality legal services to businesses and individuals who need a Sacramento real estate lawyer. In California, the four primary powers of attorney include General, Durable, Limited, and Medical. The following are just some examples of when a homeowner retains our law firm for assistance with a FSBO transaction. Owner is selling the property to a tenant. If there is language in the POA which allows the transfer of real property, the power of attorney is able to transfer the property to himself.