The Benefits of Remote Online Notarization for Real Estate Buyers and Sellers 

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, speed, security, and convenience are more important than ever. Remote Online Notarization (RON) is revolutionizing how real estate transactions are completed—offering a modern, digital alternative to traditional in-person notarization. Whether you're buying or selling a home, RON offers numerous benefits that streamline the closing process and make property transactions easier than ever before.

What Is Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Remote Online Notarization allows documents to be notarized electronically using audio-visual technology over the internet. Instead of meeting a notary in person, buyers and sellers can connect with a commissioned notary public online via a secure platform. Signers verify their identity using robust digital tools, and the entire signing session is recorded for legal and security purposes.

Key Benefits for Real Estate Buyers

• Convenience & Flexibility
  Buyers can sign important documents from anywhere—at home, at work, or even while traveling. There's no need to coordinate schedules, drive to a title office, or take time off from work. Closings can happen faster and on your time.
  
  

• Faster Closings
  Traditional notarizations can delay closings due to logistics. With RON, documents can be signed and notarized the same day, helping buyers take possession of their new property more quickly.
  
  

• Security and Identity Protection
  RON platforms use multi-step identity verification, including credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication. This significantly reduces the risk of fraud compared to in-person methods that rely solely on visual ID checks.
  
  

• Access from Anywhere
  For buyers purchasing property from out of state—or even overseas—RON removes geographic barriers. There’s no need to fly in or overnight documents.
  
  

Key Benefits for Real Estate Sellers

• Speed and Efficiency
  RON allows sellers to quickly sign closing documents, reducing delays and speeding up the disbursement of funds.
  
  

• No Need for In-Person Appointments
  Sellers no longer need to schedule a visit to a notary or title office. This is especially helpful for elderly sellers, those with health concerns, or anyone with mobility challenges.
  
  

• Fewer Errors and Rejected Documents
  RON platforms often include built-in prompts and checks that prevent common mistakes like missed signatures or dates, helping ensure documents are completed correctly the first time.
  
  

• Digital Recordkeeping
  Sellers receive a secure digital copy of their notarized documents immediately after the session—no need to wait for mailed or scanned copies.
  
  

Mutual Benefits for Both Parties

• Contactless Process: In a post-pandemic world, remote notarization adds a level of health safety and peace of mind.
  
  

• Legally Compliant: Remote notarizations are legally recognized in most U.S. states, and many real estate professionals, lenders, and title companies are actively embracing RON for its efficiency.
  
  

• Transparency: Audio-video recordings of the session provide an additional layer of legal protection and accountability for all parties.
  
  

Ready to get started?

Remote Online Notarization is not just a technological trend—it’s a transformative tool for the real estate industry. By offering a more flexible, secure, and efficient way to handle notarized documents, RON empowers both buyers and sellers to close with confidence and ease. As more states adopt remote notarization laws and more professionals go digital, RON is quickly becoming the new standard in real estate transactions.

Whether you're buying your first home, selling an investment property, or relocating across the country, remote notarization ensures that the closing process works around your life—not the other way around.

Contact us today to find out more or we can even contact your title company and get you setup for remote closings!