dotloop: The Ins & Outs of Electronic Signatures
- 05/26/10 06:28 AM
Every once in a while here at DotLoop, we get a few questions about our eSignature process.Luckily, it's very easy to not only use, but understand.Anyone who has purchased a book through Amazon.com, bought music through iTunes or used PayPal has signed electronically. Once users understand this, they start to understand the legality of eSignatures. The ESIGN Act of 2000 and the UETA Act of the same year both made electronic signing over the Internet as legal as traditional "wet" pen and paper signatures. This past April, the FHA confirmed that electronic signatures would be acceptable for all real estate transactions … (3 comments)
dotloop: Greece Lightning
- 05/24/10 03:20 AM
Back in March, the DotLoop Blog discussed connectedness, especially as it relates to real estate. In March 9th's post, I wrote about how "A defaulted mortgage in Iowa can cause a farmer in Taiwan to lose his job." It turns out I was off by a few thousand miles.On the front page, above the fold of today's Wall Street Journal is a lead story about how American mortgage rates are declining thanks to the European debt crisis. The fears of rates creeping back up to around 6% have been (surprisingly) abated due to the influx of cash into U.S. bonds from … (0 comments)
dotloop: Friday Farewell - Live From 30 Rock
- 05/21/10 05:05 AM
DotLoop is back in Gotham this week and today's DotLoop News comes from 30 Rock itself in NYC. Enjoy and have a great weekend! … (0 comments)
dotloop: You Have Egg On Your Facebook
- 05/21/10 03:28 AM
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to tweet about it, does it make a sound?This week, Facebook faced the music over its privacy policies. Some concerns were valid (giving advertisers your real name and address, as if we don't get enough junk mail already), but some concerns seem to fall under the category of "much ado about nothing".I'm talking about the hub-bub over having privacy settings defaulted to "public", meaning everyone can see what you're posting until you figure out how to change them.Maybe it's just me, but I always thought of Facebook (and MySpace, … (2 comments)
dotloop: Internet Killed the TV Star?
- 05/20/10 04:14 AM
A sample of the old business trip packing list: Cell phone Files Briefcase Portable CD player CD case Planner Contact list Floppy disks Of course, now we have a new, easier way to pack: Smartphone Sure, you now have to take your shoes off before entering the plane, and volcanic ash may prevent you from even getting to your destination, but it's a fair trade-off if you ask me.Today, Google and Intel will announce its plans to do to your living room what technology has already done for your carry-on. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the internet giant is partnering … (1 comments)
dotloop: Chicago Chronicles - Week One
- 05/18/10 04:27 AM
With DotLoop in Chicago, we thought we'd share our taste of the Windy City with our fellow DotLoopers. Here's DotLoop Trainer Dan McKeehan: … (0 comments)
dotloop: This Wednesday in the Windy City
- 05/17/10 05:25 AM
As mentioned a few weeks ago, DotLoop is now in Chicago and holding one-on-one informational sessions (contact us at sales@dotloop.com for more information).This Wednesday, DotLoop will be sponsoring a Young Chicago REALTORS entitled "Business Planning For Entrepreneurs", a three-person professional panel designed to help business owners lead, plan and develop a budget.Representatives of DotLoop will be on-hand to discuss how technology is helping to simplify the lives of real estate agents and brokers.If you're in the Windy City this Wednesday, please join us! … (0 comments)
dotloop: Friday Farewell - Gold Digger
- 05/14/10 09:11 AM
Here at DotLoop, we don't think that the best technology should be limited only to those with the deepest pockets. Some, however, do and have made a point of encrusting iPods and USB drives with diamonds and gold. The latest gadget, of course, is the gold-plated iPad, with a price tag of $189,125.While certainly not a new idea, it is surprising that someone would go through all the trouble of creating an iPad with 53 flawless diamonds wrapped in 22ct. gold. I mean, it's a a 3G iPad, which, everyone knows, is so first quarter of 2010.It's practically obsolete. ;)Have a … (0 comments)
dotloop: Lost in Translation
- 05/14/10 04:18 AM
A few weeks ago, NPR reported on the language barrier that is slowly creeping into the Internet and the technology being implemented to ward off any divisive factions to the world wide web. As TIME Magazine reported this week, Google Goggles Translate is trying to bridge that gap by allowing a smartphone user the ability to translate real world text in a matter of seconds simply by taking a picture of the text itself. We here at DotLoop are fascinated by the idea, if only because it allows for greater communication, a cornerstone of our negotiations platform. While you won't find … (0 comments)
dotloop: Google vs. Microsoft: Cloud Clash
- 05/13/10 03:31 AM
In February, while holed up in a wintry landscape, I touched upon cloud computing; specifically, Google Docs' ability to transform anything I write into a Word Document without ever having to upload any software. So, fearing the wrath of Google (or so it appears), Microsoft announced this week that it's releasing a free version Office 2010 (coupled with advertisements) to work in the cloud, so that customers can use the product without every having to download any software. As the Wall Street Journal reports today, Google released a blog post on Monday advising users to use their Google Docs rather … (4 comments)
dotloop: Innovation Begets Innovation
- 05/12/10 06:46 AM
When the iPad came out a few months back, DotLoop CTO Matt Vorst was curious as to what I thought. I'm a Mac and Matt's a PC, but honestly, I was not too excited about the device. What I was excited about was what it would do for the industry as a whole. Apple's designs have a tendency to resonate with the rest of the technology industry so, whether you have an iPod or an mp3 player of a different sort, their innovations will eventually become an industry standard. In today's Wall Street Journal, it was announced that Google and Verizon … (2 comments)
dotloop: Technology: Tool or Distraction?
- 05/11/10 05:16 AM
Behind all of the pixels, popping graphics, and usability of DotLoop lies a tool. Our website is to agents what a microscope is to a microbiologist or a level is to a contractor - a tool to help get the job done. Our tool just happens to use the power of the Internet to do its job.So, it was with interest that we read about President Obama's keynote speech this Sunday at Hampton University when he seemingly chided the growth of technology as a diversion rather than a tool of empowerment.I say seemingly, because, looking at the transcript of the speech … (0 comments)
dotloop: "I'm So Excited I Can Hardly Stand It!"
- 05/10/10 01:46 AM
Last week, DotLoop visited beautiful Lexington, Kentucky to train the staff and agents of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS (LBAR). Steve Peele II, one of our key trainers, talked with Ann McDonald from Coldwell Banker who gave us some great feedback on the training and DotLoop. Check it out. … (0 comments)
dotloop: Friday Farewell - Net Effect
- 05/07/10 08:18 AM
With all of this talk about the FCC today, I thought I'd share an interesting interview to give you some more perspective on why net neutrality is so important to a free and functional Internet. The interview below is from last month's Bill Moyers Journal from April 23rd with FCC commissioner Michael Copps where he explains how the Internet's openness came under attack to begin with. Have a great weekend, everyone. … (1 comments)
dotloop: Freedom's Just Another Word For...Net Neutrality
- 05/07/10 03:56 AM
From one Julius to another, the Ides of March took an interesting turn this year when FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the new broadband initiative, which we discussed that week here on the DotLoop Blog.Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the FCC extended its regulatory push to include broadband as well as traditional communications such as telephones and broadcast TV, within its jurisdiction. This is in response to a Federal Court of Appeals verdict who ruled in favor of Comcast last month in a case over net neutrality.Here's what happened: in 2007, Comcast had limited access to the Internet to … (0 comments)
dotloop: A "Kin"dred Spirit For Agents?
- 05/05/10 04:09 AM
Today's Wall Street Journal has an article on a fascinating new device coming out next week from Microsoft. It's called the Kin, a phone that doubles as a social media device. As I reviewed the details on the site (kin.com), I couldn't help but think of how useful this device could be for tech-savvy agents. Imagine a client is meeting with you, but doesn't know the directions to the home. With the phone, you can easily take a picture of the house, search for directions on the web and send both to your client through the phone's "Loop". Seems like a … (1 comments)
dotloop: Making Some Noise in Illinois
- 05/04/10 03:10 AM
It hasn't been quite a week since our last jaunt down to Nashville for the REBar Camp, and already, DotLoop is dusting off its GPS system for a trip to Illinois for the IAR Spring Conference & Expo May 5th and 6th. The Illinois Association of REALTORS® is the leading private property advocate in Illinois and the recognized voice for real estate with over 50,000 members and 9,500 brokerages, so we're excited to bring the DotLoop Solution to the Prairie State. Speaking of Illinois, DotLoop will be in Chicago from May 10th through June 4th to give personal, one-on-one informational sessions … (0 comments)
dotloop: DotLoop "Culls" the Best
- 05/03/10 02:04 AM
On Friday, DotLoop proudly announced its first expansion with its New York office.Heading that office is long-time real estate vet Jim Cull, a native New Yorker with an impressive track record not only with real estate, but with technology as well. "In my 32 years in the industry," Jim says, "I've seen four major technologies that, when implemented, were able to change the way business was conducted: electronic MLS, fax machines, mobile phones, and the Internet. I believe that paperless transactions will be the fifth technology." Jim brings an impressive and esteemed resume to the DotLoop team, not to mention a … (0 comments)
dotloop: Friday Farewell - Arbor Amour
- 04/30/10 07:54 AM
Tomorrow is the first day of May and, like me, you're probably glad that the allergy season is beginning to wane. Now that the trees are on the tail end of their blooming cycle, let's show some love for them, shall we? Today is Arbor Day, a day of celebration that we here at DotLoop take seriously. We're proud to say that, with our paperless solution, agents and brokers can end up saving 5,000 trees annually from ending up in the bottom of our trash bins. So thank you, DotLoop users, for helping us make a difference in our world and … (0 comments)
dotloop: The First Rule of REBar Camp: No Selling
- 04/29/10 06:49 AM
Proud REBar sponsor DotLoop is down in sunny Nashville this week enjoying REBar Camp 2010, a one-of-a-kind industry get-together designed to bring dialogue and fun to the real estate industry. Below, DotLoop CEO Austin Allison and REBar organizer and co-founder Brian Copeland discuss all things real estate, social media, and the difference between a gadget and a tool. Check it out: … (0 comments)
Every once in a while here at DotLoop, we get a few questions about our eSignature process.Luckily, it's very easy to not only use, but understand.Anyone who has purchased a book through Amazon.com, bought music through iTunes or used PayPal has signed electronically. Once users understand this, they start to understand the legality of eSignatures. The ESIGN Act of 2000 and the UETA Act of the same year both made electronic signing over the Internet as legal as traditional "wet" pen and paper signatures. This past April, the FHA confirmed that electronic signatures would be acceptable for all real estate transactions … (3 comments)
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