Why Use Electronic Signatures? Because Clients Like The Convenience

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty

Why Use Electronic Signatures?  Because Clients Like The Convenience

By no means did I conduct an official poll.  But I did ask my current clients to answer some questions about their experience with the Instanet Solutions Authentisign and here is what they had to say:

 Electronic Signatures

  1. Did you find the instructions easy to follow? Yes, for the most part we did. 
  2. Do you think electronic signatures are safe to use? Yes , because they are password protected.
  3. Would you have preferred to print and sign documents?  Why or why not?  No. Reason being is because we have such a hectic schedule all the time. If we would have to come into the physical office to sign closing would take 6 months! We like the electronic signatures so much better this time around!
  4. Do you believe that the electronic signatures saved you time?  Why or why not? Yes, it really provided a lot of convenience. 
  5. Would you recommend the use of electronic signatures to other home buyers? Why or why not? Yes. Time saver and gas saver!
  6. Additional comments: We loved it! 

As a result of this feedback, I will be going back and asking these same questions to current and previous clients.  I have been using Instanet Solutions Authentisign for about 3 years now.  At $139/year, you  just can't beat it.  It saves times, money, gas, paper, printer ink and more.  You just can't beat the convenience.  The listing agent on this particular transaction is even going to check out the possibility of using Instanet Solutions Authentisign.

In addition, you can have a dedicated toll free number of your choosing for only $79/year or you can simply use the assigned number for free.  The advantage to using either of these toll free numbers is that when someone prefers to fax back their signatures, they will used the coversheet with a barcode on it as the fax coversheet, so that the document is scanned into the appropriated transaction file. It's a no brainer for me.

Even for agents that only have a few transactions per year, this cost of this service pays for itself in a single transaction.

Comments (7)

Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

I'm a huge fan of electronic signatures.  Interestingly enough working with a BA now who's client refuses electronic delivery of anything.  Having bad flashbacks to 2004.

Oct 15, 2013 12:30 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Cindy I think I fell in love with electronic signatures the very first time I used it.  I have not attempted to get athe party on the other side of the transaction to sign electronically.  I may try that on the next transaction, but I would expect resistance.

Oct 15, 2013 12:44 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I haven't met anyone that doesn't like electronic signatures including me!  They're awesome!  Good to see you in the Rain today Charita.

Oct 15, 2013 01:01 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Access - Schertz, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

I love electronic signatures...I use Docusign but they are all good in my opinion.  Docs can get signed faster and we don't have to drive all over town to get signatures :).  

I think Adobe might even offer a free version if I am not mistaken.  Looks like your company does a great job for you!

Oct 15, 2013 05:18 AM
Nina Rogoff
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Medfield, MA
Sells Real Estate!

I use DocuSign, too, but really need to compare the different options price-wise and for ease of use. Charita, I LOVE your new profile photo!!

Oct 15, 2013 02:27 PM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

I love DocuSign or any form of electronic signature.  It is so much easier and convenient for all involved.  My clients love it.

Oct 16, 2013 02:51 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Charita-Like your clients, I love electronic signature. Time and distance issues make the electronic signature a critical part of the way I do business. Reduces do-over work unless I place the tags in the wrong place.

Oct 23, 2013 04:45 AM

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