Propy Partners with Proof to Streamline Notary Services for Real Estate Transactions
Propy has partnered with Proof to integrate Proof’s nationwide online and in-person notary services directly into Propy’s blockchain real estate platform, enabling secure, fraud-resistant identity verification and document authentication that streamlines home buying by eliminating in-person notary delays and fully digitizing the transaction process.
Propy, a leading blockchain-powered real estate platform, has partnered with Proof, a trusted identity authorization network, to eliminate in-person notary bottlenecks and fully digitize a secure home buying experience. By integrating Proof’s nationwide network of notaries directly into Propy’s platform, buyers and sellers can now securely identify themselves online, avoiding fraud and unnecessary delays.
Integrating Proof’s notary services advances Propy’s mission to digitize real estate transactions by streamlining KYC, identity fraud prevention, and document authentication within the Propy smart contract platform. Buyers no longer need to coordinate notary services separately; instead, they can schedule online or in-person notary services, track real-time updates, and securely verify their identity—all in one place.
"Buying a home should be as seamless as buying anything else online," said Natalia Karayaneva, CEO of Propy. "By integrating Proof’s notary services, we’re adding the final oracle data point for a self-driving transaction via smart contracts. Proof has been a pioneer and a solid leader in the online notary space innovation."
Cutting Down on Fraud While Keeping Homebuying Simple
With the FBI reporting that real estate fraud is on the rise, ensuring secure property transactions is critical. Proof’s advanced authentication technology ensures that buyers, sellers, and agents are verified quickly and securely, reducing fraud risk while keeping deals moving forward. Through the integration, buyers can instantly schedule notarization without back-and-forth coordination, and choose between online or in-person notary services based on preference and location. Automatic notifications ensure users stay informed throughout the process.
“Consumers and organizations are more vulnerable than ever to fraud,” said Pat Kinsel, founder and CEO of Proof. “AI-driven deepfakes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, resulting in billions of dollars in losses. Combining Proof’s identity authorization solutions with Propy’s blockchain-powered platform will significantly reduce fraud risk while ensuring a seamless user experience.”
Propy’s partnership with Proof builds on several of Propy’s recent developments, including newly unveiled crypto-backed financing options, expanded tokenized property sales, and an escrow service powered by Coinbase Prime, positioning Propy as a comprehensive and efficient end-to-end solution for modern homebuyers. For more information, visit Propy.com.
About Propy
Propy is a licensed title and escrow agency and leading AI and blockchain-powered real estate platform that simplifies real estate transactions from offer to close. Propy’s real estate smart contracts—pioneered by the company in 2017—make the closing process faster, easier, and more secure. Propy's automated notifications, analytics, and compliance tracking features ensure that property deals are closed in a seamless, fast, and cost-effective manner, making the platform trusted by brokerages nationwide. Propy also provides tech certifications for real estate professionals. For more information visit Propy.com.
About Proof
Proof is the trusted platform for the most important agreements that businesses and consumers sign. More than 7,000 businesses trust Proof to collect all types of documents—everything from online notarization to identity-assured eSignatures. The platform combines strong identity verification with built-in fraud prevention to ensure signatures are harder to forge. Proof operates the Notarize Network, the largest on-demand network of trusted notaries that are available 24/7 to perform a notarization or check a person's identity. For more information, visit: www.proof.com
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