Transfers of real property are complicated. It can be done by a trusted person to whom you grant a limited power of attorney. You will need the assistance of a lawyer and/or real estate broker. Do not try to sell real property by yourself unless you are a professional. Personal references are always a good source of finding a professional. If you or your family and friends do not know of anyone, below are some examples of links and resources.
- Visit the National Association of Realtors’ Member Realtor Directory (directories.apps.realtor/?type=member)
- An easy way to find a real estate lawyer is to log onto an industry website, such as lawyers.com, which lists real estate attorneys. In addition, you can call your local bar association, title insurers, mortgage lenders, or escrow agents for referrals.
- In many areas, various organizations provide free legal services to individuals and families who meet certain requirements. In New York City, Housing Conservation Coordinators (hcc-nyc.org); in Texas (txtenants.org); in California (lawhelpca.org/issues/housing/homeownership) provide these services. You should contact these or similar organizations and ask if you can benefit from free legal services related to housing and if the organizations serve immigrants. Many assistance programs are available only to United States citizens, but regardless of your legal status, you should still check if you qualify for any such programs.