Last reviewed 08-20-2026Short-Sale.com Editorialglossary
POWER OF SALE
California Department of Real Estate
Updated 08-20-2026
POWER OF SALE
The power of a mortgagee or trustee when the instrument so provides to sell the secured property without judicial proceedings if a borrower defaults in payment of the promissory note or otherwise breaches the terms of the mortgage or deed of trust.
California Department of Real Estate Glossary
California Department of Real Estate · p. 25
Need help?
Ask more questions about POWER OF SALE in Help. You'll get answers for your situation.
People also ask