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E-signing. Do you do it?

By Julie Ferenzi

Real Estate Agent with john greene Realtor 475.137677

October 29, 2010 06:05 PM

I deal with a lot of sellers that do not have access to a fax or scanner, but do to their short sale nature of their transaction... documents need signatures quickly.

Sometimes distance is also an issue... and with the price of gas as crazy as it is, traveling for a signature is not very cost efficient.

SOooo, I decided to look into an e-sign company. I decided on EchoSign, after being hugely disappointed with the suggested company of the NAR. (I seriously tried for 3 hours to upload a PDF. At first I thought it was me... but on hour 3, I was ready to murder someone at tech support!)

After fumbling through the process for about 3 hours today, I think I finally have the hang of it. I'm sure it will get easier and faster as I get used to the format.

Do you use an e-sign company for your transactions? Why or why not?

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Kellie Morrissey

Keller Williams Realty Success LLC - Littleton, CO

CO Realtor CRS, GRI, CDPE

GREAT TIP! I liked the points you made!... I can tell you did your research. If I come in contact with someone looking in your area I'll give them you contact information.

Oct 29, 2010 06:07 PM

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Julie, I should do e-signing (considering the fact that I have to drive many miles for my clients and their places ..) and I still don't!

Did you try DocuSign? (Heard it's great!)

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I use DocuSign, which might be the one to which you are referring. I found it clumsy at first but have now gotten used to it. I couldn't live without it. It is a godsend. And I think we may be getting it for free through our Board in January.

Oct 29, 2010 06:12 PM

Julie Ferenzi

john greene Realtor - Plainfield, IL

Jane and Praful, it was DocuSign that nearly had me in tears yesterday. I find EchoSign much more user friendly. For some reason the security encryption on my PDF's prevented me from uploading my documents into their system.

No one at tech support knew what I was talking about, (and I'm not very techy at all...) after waiting on hold to talk to them for 10 minutes. I was not impressed with my free trial... but if my board included it, I might have spent a little more time trying to take advantage of it ;o)

Oct 29, 2010 06:30 PM

David Robinson

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

Call Now (877) 828-0710

Docusign is the best way to go for electronics signatures. I normally check with the lenders and escrow if they will accept these. It's perfect for people with email, and who are not in town.

Oct 29, 2010 06:35 PM

Jose Dias

Home Sellers Help in Scottsdale-Phoenix-Peoria-Glendale - Scottsdale, AZ

Sell Your Home in Scottsdale-Phoenix-Peoria-Glendale-Goodyear

No, I don't. I have thought about it, but never signed up. I guess this is something I will have to do eventually. Thank you for sharing your experience with Docusign and EchoSign.

Oct 29, 2010 08:57 PM

Jason M. Lemkin

Palo Alto, CA

Thank you for the thoughts on EchoSign, Julie.

Oct 30, 2010 04:20 AM

An Bui

DocuSign - Seattle, WA

Hi Julie,

I'm sorry you had a frustrating experience with DocuSign. Please know that you can always reach out to me with question about DocuSign or electronic signature.

Best,

DocuSign Electronic Signature

Nov 01, 2010 05:39 AM

GoPaperless Solutions

GoPaperless Solutions - Escondido, CA

GoPaperless Solutions has a good one. It's called eSignOnline here is their website: www.gopaperless.com

Nov 01, 2011 05:56 AM

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