As a representative for DocuSign I get a lot of questions about electronic signatures and how they can help improve the bottom line for real estate professional.  I've re-posted this blog post by An Bui, DocuSign's Social Media Manager, which addresses the most asked questions that will help you to understand the advantages of using a service like DocuSign for your business. 

1. What does DocuSign Electronic Signature do for me?

DocuSign enables you to electronically send, sign, and manage your real estate and broker forms with confidence. You can use your current form creation process and with DocuSign's ability to mark up the document with yellow stick-e-tabs, you'll never miss another signature or initial again.

DocuSign also notifies your clients via email that they have documents to sign and will walk them step-by-step through the process of adopting an electronic signature and signing the document. You can also set up DocuSign to copy the other agent in the transaction so that once your clients have all signed, the other agent will receive a completed signed form(s)  automatically! And you'll also receive an email notification when your signers have all signed.

Using DocuSign's electronic signature process with your real estate forms makes it easy and convenient for both you and your customers, giving you the competitive advantage buyers are talking about.

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2. How does the e-signature get into the DocuSign system?

First, the sender creates an envelope and uploads the documents for signature. The sender addresses the envelope with the signer's name and email address.

Then DocuSign sends the signer an email notifying them they have documents to be signed.  The signer clicks on the "Review" button and a secure link will take them into DocuSign to start the signing process. 

The process includes adopting an electronic signature and agreeing to sign electronically.  DocuSign will automatically take your client's to the first document and prompt the signer to hit the "Start" button.  That's it!  It is really very fast and easy.

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3. Won't using electronic signature hurt my ability to develop relationships with my clients?

We understand that as real estate professionals, relationships and relationship building are important to your bottom line.

For example, if you and your client are in the offer process, you may also end up counter-offering as well. What if your client doesn't have time to meet you every time new documents need to be signed? What if they're out of town on business?

With DocuSign, the signing process can happen remotely if that's what the client needs. DocuSign also offers in-person signing capabilities that enable you to leverage the power of electronic signature, an electronic audit trail, and provide the in-person interaction as well.

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4. Do I need any special equipment?

No. DocuSign is a web-based application which means you only need a computer with high-speed internet access and an email address. This means you can access the DocuSign system from your home, office, or local coffee shop with wifi.  Anywhere that you can get an internet connection.

You can DocuSign from your desktop PC, Mac, Windows laptop, tablet - whatever computer you currently have, as long as you can get email, internet and browse the web!

This fall, DocuSign also launched ‘Designed for Mobile" which provides the ability to sign documents from your data phone, such as Apple iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile or Google Android device to make it faster and easier for customers to complete transactions while on the go.

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5. Can I get more information about the legality of electronic signatures?
Absolutely - take a look at the legal section of the DocuSign blog, where Ken Moyle, DocuSign's Chief Legal Officer and the Public Policy Chair of ESRA, shares his thoughts and writings about electronic signatures, electronic signature acceptance, authentication and evidentiary considerations.

So are you ready to give DocuSign Electronic Signature Service a try?  You can try it FREE for 30-Days with our 30-day money back guarantee.  Just try DocuSign free for 30-days if you don't like it, just cancel and you will not be billed.  What are you waiting for?