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Sign PDFs on Your iPhone

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Acadiana

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There are times when you need to sign documents that are sent to you via email.  Traditionally, you would print out the document, sign it with a pen, scan the signed document and email it.  Talk about inefficient; that really isn't any more convenient than faxing!

However, if you're using the Mail app on your iPhone, you can sign the document directly within the app and send it off!  Yup, it's that simple.  Here's how to do it:

First, open the email containing the document to be signed and tap on the PDF to open it.  In the bottom right corner of the screen, you'll see a blue toolbox icon.  Tap it.  This opens the Markup menu.  

toolbox

From here, you can make various edits to the document:  Add doodles or text, magnify specific areas, or add a signature.  Tap the signature icon in the bottom right to add your signature.

 markup

If you don't like the look of it, simply tap Clear in the top right until your signature is satisfactory.  When you're finished, tap Done.

new signature

Now you can adjust the size and location of your signature to fit the document.  After making your adjustments, tap Done.  Now you're ready to send off your signed document!

signature in document

I love how simple it is to use this feature, and how much of a time saver it is!  Using the Markup menu in the Mail app, you can have documents edited, signed, and sent quickly without having to switch apps or bother with printing, scanning, or faxing.


Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

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Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Excellent information thanks for sharing.

Jan 19, 2016 01:27 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

That is brilliant! I did not even know that! 

I just opened a random email with PDF and found all those tools! thanks for this post! 

Jan 19, 2016 04:24 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Is this option exclusive to iphone? Would love to know if something similar is available with Android. Thanks!

Jan 19, 2016 07:39 AM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Thank you so much for this. I just sent a PDF to myself to test it. Wonderful!!

Jan 19, 2016 07:43 AM
Ruben Salazar
appFiles, inc. - Boca Raton, FL

I use appFiles. It's very easy, you can just text a link to your customer. They don't need to download apps or sign up. Try this link and let me know what you think!

http://rubensalazar.appfiles.com/sign_document/bi9qmqwhor

Jan 19, 2016 08:03 AM
Ruben Salazar
appFiles, inc. - Boca Raton, FL

It's also compliant and you can provide a verification report. Does your app offer verifications?

Jan 19, 2016 08:06 AM
Mike Kelly,CRS,CIPS
The MJKelly Team - Santa Rosa, CA
"One of Sonoma County's Natural Resources"

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this.

Jan 19, 2016 08:34 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Well that's interesting. I like this, would be great for clients. 

Jan 19, 2016 08:44 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Interesting ... will this work on  Android?  I use ziplogix digital ink for offers.

Jan 19, 2016 10:51 AM
Mike Bjork
Evolve Bank & Trust - Redondo Beach, CA

I love it! Thank you! This will come in very handy for me.

Jan 19, 2016 11:12 AM
Morris "Bill" Austin
Team Price Real Estate - Dripping Springs, TX
Exceptional service is my standard expectation.

Very nice...now if I could write so that my signatures was as slick!

Jan 19, 2016 08:58 PM
Ron Aguilar
Gateway Mortgage Group - Saint George, UT
Mortgage & Real Estate Advisor since 1995

very good post everyone to consider. using the old method is like faxing, Many options exist for this process which is great when you are mobile

Jan 20, 2016 12:30 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

That is a great little tip that I was completely unaware of, so thanks for sharing.

Jan 20, 2016 12:55 AM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

Did not know this!!  I use Docusign quite often, but will check this out

Jan 20, 2016 07:15 AM
Nazir Abdulla
Re/Max Results Realty - Maple Ridge, BC

I use autentisign. It works great and way cheaper than Docusign.

Jan 21, 2016 06:42 AM
Anonymous
Robin Sagadraca

The big problem with this method is that the "signature" is just a drawing on the PDF document. It isn't cryptographically sealed or associated with the document. I tried this method on my iPhone and sent the signed PDF to myself. Using Adobe Acrobat DC, I was then able to make edits and alterations to the document AFTER it had been signed. If you were using DocuSign or Digital Ink's Touchsign, you wouldn't have been able to alter the document without a red flag popping up. In fact, these programs produce secure PDF documents that don't allow alterations. So I wouldn't use this method to sign your real estate documents since it isn't secure.

Jan 21, 2016 08:59 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Elite Team - great way to use the technology, specially iPhone - to get the work done in no time!

Mar 11, 2016 01:30 PM