Can I sell the house for my parent using power of attorney?
Yes — if the document is right. You'll need a durable power of attorney that specifically covers real estate transactions, signed while your parent had the capacity to understand it. The title company will review the document before closing, so getting it in front of them early prevents a bad surprise on a good day. If the existing POA is vague about real estate, an attorney should look at it now, not the week of closing.
Two things that matter beyond the paperwork. First: holding POA means acting in your parent's interest, not the family's convenience — sale proceeds are theirs, full stop. Second: capable or not on paper, your parent stays in the conversation. I talk to the person whose home it is, always. The signature authority changes; the respect doesn't.
I'm not a lawyer — confirm the document with yours. Then I'll handle the rest of it.
I wrote this answer, and I stand behind it. I'm Chris Deutsch, a Minneapolis Realtor (MN #20382264). Twenty-five years of walking these neighborhoods, checking basements, and sitting across kitchen tables from people making exactly this call. I re-check every answer and date it — this one was last verified .
If your situation is more specific than the market, that's the one worth talking through. Email me at chris@lakesarearealty.com.