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The biggest myth of the 1970’s was that by the year 2000, we would become a paperless society!-www.patricia4realestate.com-Real Estate Portsmouth New Hampshire-Contact Patricia 603-944-1465

Reblogger Patricia Aulson
Real Estate Agent with BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate

 

Original content by Richard Weisser

What happened to the paperless society?As the 1970’s brought both environmental awareness and exponential technological growth, many pundits predicted that by the year 2000 we would become a paperless society.

Obviously, something went awry somewhere.

When I started selling real estate in 1984, a purchase and sale agreement was a single sheet of paper. It contained all of the essential elements: legal description of the property, method of payment, earnest money deposit and seller’s concessions.

The only dates indicated were the date of the contract and the date of closing. And that seemed to work for everyone and we closed on a lot of houses.

Fast forward to the year 2010. After three decades of consumerism, some purchase and sale agreements exceed thirty pages. We did one that was over fifty. The expected “paperless” society has not materialized. Instead, we are buried under piles of printed legalese and conditions.

And as time goes on, it’s only going to get worse. Every lawsuit results in a new updated contract form or a new addendum. The days of “caveat emptor” are long gone.

And we have the paperwork to prove it!

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Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton
The Nines Team At Keller Williams - Stockton, CA
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton

Patricia, thanks for reblogging Richard's piece on the paperless 2000!  I think I'll print it out so I have it later.  We do seem to be making some headway with paperless systems, and I admit that in file review it is far easier for me to find mistakes in a hardcopy format.  Oh well, technology will move us forward and hopefully into a more environmentally friendly future.

Aug 01, 2010 02:53 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Patricia, this was a great choice for a re blog.  I can't imagine not having some paper. 

Aug 02, 2010 04:11 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thank you Jack for leaving a comment today on the paperless post. It's appreciated.

Patricia

Aug 03, 2010 02:03 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hi Pat,   Thank you taking the time to comment on the paperless re-blog. 

Patricia

Aug 03, 2010 02:04 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Patricia, Sometimes I need to hold paper … highlight, circle, make notes on it … I know all of that can be done electronically … not the same for me. I like picking up paper whenever … wherever and doing my thing with it!

Aug 06, 2010 03:49 AM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

I couldn't agree more Kathleen. Like you I love to take notes, make notes, doodle and enjoy having the note in sight. If nothing else, it's a reminder. Thanks for the comment, I can relate totally.

Patricia

Aug 06, 2010 12:09 PM