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This Tiny Omission Could Cost You Thousands in Legal Fees

🛑 Never Sign in Your Own Name (Here’s Why It Matters)
🚀 The Quick Tip
You’ve probably heard, “Don’t own investment property in your own name.”
But here’s the part most people miss:
Don’t ever sign anything in your own name either — even electronically.
One missed signature block could cost you dearly.
Every time you sign a contract, amendment, or addendum, your signature should include:
Your LLC’s name, and
Your title (usually "Manager")
Even with digital signing platforms. No exceptions.
🧨 Here’s What Can Go Wrong
You sign one block without your title. It looks minor. Everyone misses it.
Then one day... a buyer sues.
If that signature lacks your LLC info, they can come after you personally.
Even if the case is bogus, you’re now paying for two legal defenses — one for your company, and one for yourself.
Don’t ask how we know. (Actually... ask. We paid the price so you don’t have to.)
✔️ What to Do Every Time
Review every signature block.
Make sure your title and LLC name appear with every single signature.
Train your agent (and your team) to spot this too — and fix it before it's sent.
✅ Bottom Line
One missing word can pierce your corporate veil.
Always sign with your entity name and your role — even if it's just “Manager.”
Because the only thing worse than a lawsuit… is paying to defend both your company and yourself.