Can I get my money back for a Florida Condo resale deal where I have not sign the papers?

I was contacted by a condo realtor to sale my condo in Orlando. He requested $500 up front to sale condo, which was paid through the bank. Through others, I found out that many have lost though this type of deal. I have not signed any contracts. What steps do [...]

Can I sign the closing papers for my condo for sale in NYC? I’m in CA & my NY lawyer wants power of attorney

I do not want to give him the power of attorney. Can’t the paper work be sent to be via an escrow company of some sort? so I can sign them here in California?