Supporting REALTORS® Through Complex Transactions: Navigating POAs, Estate Sales, and Powers of Sale
Real estate isn’t always straightforward.
OnePoint Members can help.
While many transactions follow a familiar path, others come with added layers - legal authority, family dynamics, probate requirements, and time-sensitive decisions. These are the moments where REALTORS® often feel the most pressure to get everything right.
At OnePoint, we recognize that these situations are part of the reality of today’s market. That’s why we offer professional development sessions designed to help our Members feel more confident, prepared, and supported when complexity shows up.
On May 5, 2026, we hosted a virtual session, Navigating Powers of Attorney, Estate Sales, and Powers of Sale as a REALTOR®, led by Robert Sheldon of Travers Law.
Why sessions like this matter
We know that many REALTORS® are working independently, making important decisions in real time, often without a clear place to turn for quick, practical answers.
Our goal is simple - to make sure our Members don’t feel like they’re figuring it out alone.
This session focused on some of the most commonly misunderstood transaction types in real estate, helping Members better understand what to look for, what questions to ask, and where risks can arise.
What Members learned
Throughout the session, Robert walked through real-world scenarios and provided clear, practical guidance on topics that REALTORS® encounter more often than they expect, including:
How to determine what type of transaction they’re dealing with
Who has legal authority to sign - and how to confirm it
When probate is required and how it can impact timelines
Key differences between estate sales and power-of-sale listings
Common red flags that can signal potential issues
How to reduce risk while supporting clients with confidence
By breaking down these complex areas into clear, understandable steps, members were left with a stronger sense of how to approach these situations in their day-to-day work.
Learning that fits real life
What makes sessions like this valuable isn’t just the information - it’s the ability to connect it directly to real situations REALTORS® are navigating.
Hearing how an experienced real estate lawyer thinks through these scenarios helps clarify decisions that don’t always have a simple answer.
Professional development that supports your business
At OnePoint, professional development is more than just continuing education. It’s part of how we support our Members in building strong, sustainable businesses.
Our sessions are designed to:
Make complex topics easier to understand
Provide practical takeaways that can be used right away
Help Members stay informed, compliant, and confident
Create opportunities to learn from trusted experts
And importantly, these sessions are complimentary for OnePoint Members.
We’ll continue to offer sessions like this to make sure our Members feel supported, informed, and ready for whatever comes next.
