The old way:
You write up an offer for a customer, print, and then fax it to your client.
Your client prints, signs, and faxes the paperwork back to you.
You run home or to the office to get that fax and then fax it off to the co-broke.
You can minimize the use of paper and faxing by using a PDF writer and electronic fax account.
The new way:
You write an offer, PDF the document, and email it to your client.
Your client prints, signs, and faxes the paperwork back to you.
You receive the fax via email because you use an electronic fax service.
You forward that email to the co-broke and just saved yourself a bunch of paper and time!
PLUS,...no more receiving 40+ page faxes of condo docs that stop printing mid-way because your fax machine ran out of paper. You get it as an email and can easily forward to the buyer, attorney, or lender,...how great is that!
PDF DOCUMENTS
Creating a PDF file is as easy as printing, but without the paper! You simply go to print and select the PDF printer. It will ask you where you want to save the file and what you would like to name it. A free PDF writer is available at www.cutepdf.com.
ELECTRONIC FAX SERVICES
E-fax services allow you to receive and send faxes from your computer.
Receiving faxes: Faxes are automatically sent to your email as an attachment.
Sending faxes: Use your email or the electronic fax site to attach a document and fax.
Examples of service providers: www.myfax.com or www.efax.com
FREE Fax Services
Most free services allow you to receive incoming faxes (certain number of pages per month) but not send. You may also receive a fax number with a long-distance area code.
PAID Fax Services
To obtain a local or toll-free area code, you normally pay between $6 and $15 per month. This also gives you the ability to send outgoing faxes electronically and gives you access to other enhanced features.
Not only will this process save paper and money, but it will also allow you to address important business even when you are away from the office.
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