the link you posted relates to "residential" real estate transactions - nowhere does it address commercial transactions. This also only addresses the collection and exchange of funds. Further, I looked at the NC statutes - there is no prohibition contained against notaries doing signings.
http://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_10B/GS_10B-20.pdf
Now, that said, I have heard this "rumor" for several years - and it has been disputed right here that NC is NOT an attorney only state.
What *I* personally would do is one of two things: (1) Contact the NC Bar Association and get their opinion on it; or (2) have them reschedule this for a time during convenient working hours for both sides - as a commercial transaction, it's not subject to rescission, so immediate funding is required (if NC is a table-funded state, which I believe it is).
BTW, IMHO, this attorney should know better...and have someone available.
Good Luck, Yoli |
