Still Signing Those Contracts With a Pen?

This post comes to us from BrokerageU:

I've met some agents who still rely on their printer and scanner or fax machine to get their contracts signed and turned around for their clients. Think of all of those wasted minutes spent waiting for your entire contract to scan and be delivered back to your computer--hopefully in a still clear-enough-to-read state.

If you haven't tried any of the available electronic signature services yet, consider this a personal invitation. Give it a try--we're willing to bet you'll find that signing documents virtually can be a huge time saver for your business.

First, consider your options. There are various services at different operating levels and prices for you to choose from. Think about the capabilities that you need in order to make this service worth it. Also, try to select based upon a reasonable per month price in relation to how frequently you will actually be using this service.

Another thing to consider, which devices are compatible with each service? Will you be opening and signing documents via your smart phone, tablet, iPad, or just your computer? It's a good idea to plan ahead so that there are little to no surprises that arise after purchase.

Typically, there will be some sort of trial period offered that could be anywhere from one week to 30 days. You can make a much better decision when you can test the service out in your normal day to day environment. Don't be afraid to test a whole handful before selecting your top picks. We will provide you with one of our suggestions on the next page. We would love to hear your feedback on whichever service you decide to go with in the comments section.