If you own property in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a power of attorney for selling real estate is the most common solution.
Without traveling to Bosnia, you can authorize another person to:
sign the sale and purchase agreement
represent you before a notary
receive the payment
complete the administrative process
However, powers of attorney for real estate are stricter than standard ones, and banks or notaries often reject them due to errors.
In this guide, we explain how to properly create a power of attorney for selling property from abroad.
If you're not sure how the process works, check our guide to power of attorney from abroad for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
When you need a power of attorney for selling property
A power of attorney is required if:
you live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the USA, or another country
you cannot personally travel to Bosnia
you want someone else to sell your property on your behalf
Common cases:
selling an apartment in Bosnia while living abroad
selling inherited property
selling land or a house
representation before a notary in Bosnia
These are high-value transactions, which is why the document must be precise and legally correct.
How to write a power of attorney for selling property
Unlike a standard power of attorney, this one must include detailed information.
Mandatory elements:
full name of the grantor
personal ID number or passport number
address
details of the authorized person
exact description of the property
The property description should include:
type (apartment, house, land)
location
parcel number or land registry extract (if available)
Authorizations must be clearly defined, for example:
right to sell the property
signing the purchase agreement
representation before a notary
receiving the purchase price
If these elements are not clearly stated, a notary in Bosnia may reject the document.
Do you need a notary and apostille
For real estate, this is especially important.
Notary
The power of attorney almost always must be notarized in the country where you are located.
Without notarization:
the document will not be accepted in Bosnia
Apostille
In most cases mandatory:
Germany – required
Austria – required
USA – required
Without an apostille, the document may be legally invalid in Bosnia.
Learn more in our guide on apostille for power of attorney for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cost of a power of attorney for property sale
Costs are higher than for standard powers of attorney:
notary: €30–100
apostille: €10–50
document shipping: €20–60
Total: €60–200
Because of these costs, it is often necessary to send money to Bosnia in advance for notary and administrative fees.
Common mistakes (that can cause the sale to fail)
With real estate, mistakes have serious consequences.
Most common:
missing or incorrect property description
unclear authorizations
document not notarized
missing apostille
data not matching land registry records
In practice, this can mean:
delayed sale
additional costs
losing the buyer
These mistakes are explained in our article on common power of attorney mistakes.
Can you sell property without traveling to Bosnia
Yes, it is possible.
If the power of attorney is properly prepared and certified:
the authorized person can sign the agreement
a notary in Bosnia can certify documents
the sale can be completed without your presence
This is standard practice for the diaspora.
How to avoid rejection
The biggest risk is not the sale process—but errors in the document.
To avoid this:
use precise wording
clearly define authorizations
verify property details
ensure notarization and apostille
The safest approach is using a verified format already adapted for Bosnia.
Conclusion
A power of attorney for selling property in Bosnia from abroad allows you to complete the entire sale without traveling.
Key points:
the document must be detailed and precise
notary and apostille are almost always required
mistakes can lead to rejection or loss of the buyer
If done correctly, the process is fast and secure—even if you are thousands of kilometers away.
The safest way is to use our power of attorney generator for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
