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DocuSign Launches WhatsApp Delivery for eSignature
WhatsApp Delivery is now available for DocuSign eSignature — allowing users to complete agreements faster by using the world's most popular messaging platform. The DocuSign eSignature integration of WhatsApp sends users real-time notifications that link directly to agreements and enable quick, secure signing. Consumers worldwide increasingly rely on their mobile devices for both personal and business communication. As consumer habits shift, speed and convenience is more important than ever before. To meet customers where they are, you and your business have to invest in modern, flexible solutions that expedite transactions and give signers choice in how they receive information and sign contracts. WhatsApp Delivery offers you and your customers a host of benefits: Faster transaction speeds: Deliver real-time notifications to your signer's mobile devices with a direct link to complete a document. In comparative analysis, agreements delivered via WhatsApp are signed nearly 7x faster than those sent via email. Expanded reach: With 2 billion users in more than 180 countries, the addition of WhatsApp broadens your reach — allowing you to use DocuSign to connect with nearly any signer using the mobile messaging platform. Enhanced user experience: By offering another mobile-friendly method to process agreements, we're giving users more choice and flexibility. Embedding alerts natively into the messaging application makes the signing process more convenient than ever. Prioritized privacy: DocuSign protects highly confidential information by encrypting and making every document tamper-evident. WhatsApp's leading privacy features provide additional reliability, ensuring notifications are always delivered securely. Do business faster by meeting signers where they are With the ability to choose agreement delivery via WhatsApp, SMS or email, DocuSign lets you tailor your offerings to suit the preferences of your customers across a variety of agreement types. To learn more about how you can use WhatsApp, see our support page. To view the original article, visit the DocuSign blog.
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An Up-close Look at Constellation1's eSign Dashboard for Managing eSignatures
Constellation1 eSign has launched a new development in the way users manage their signing sessions: the eSign dashboard. Here's a closer look. The new e-signature dashboard One of the biggest benefits of automating your electronic signature workflow is ease of mind, knowing you no longer have to think about the status of every session all the time. But since you're no longer keeping tabs on everything (and can think about more important things instead), you might lose track of where things are, especially during busy periods. We created the new eSign dashboard to give you a snapshot of your signing sessions and one-click access to the sessions that require your hands-on attention. Let's take a closer look. Find the right electronic signing session fast The top navigation allows you to quickly filter signing sessions by date, then further sort sessions using the eight tiles at the top of the dashboard. Each tile is marked and shows you exactly how many sessions meet the relevant criteria: The corresponding signing sessions will be listed below when you click a tile. If you're trying to ensure all your signing sessions go smoothly, you might be especially interested in Declined Signers and Failed Emails. Fix signing sessions and get things back on track If a signer decides they want to modify the terms of a contract before signing, they might decline to sign. In eSign, when a signer declines to sign, they are asked to give a reason. This reason will show in the Declined Signers section: Regardless of why a signer might decline to sign, you can fix it in no time. With just two clicks, you can either resend the document, update the signer information, or modify the document, so you can proceed: With the eSign dashboard, you can act quickly and easily to keep all your signing sessions on track. Constellation1 eSign is an easy way to get legally binding signatures on all your important documents quickly and easily. Thanks to the new eSign dashboard, you now have unprecedented visibility into all your signing sessions and even more peace of mind. Download our eSign Security and Legal Guide to learn even more about the advantages of eSign. To view the original article, visit the Constellation1 blog.
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Lone Wolf Introduces the All-new Authentisign
Lone Wolf Technologies announced on Tuesday the release of the redesigned eSignature solution Authentisign. Authentisign was completely rebuilt and redesigned using cloud-based technology to provide real estate agents with a faster and simpler signing experience. Lone Wolf is releasing the new solution in select areas across the U.S. through Transactions (TransactionDesk Edition), starting in July. With over 750,000 licensed users and 28 million signatures processed in 2020, Authentisign is one of the most used eSignature solutions in real estate today. The solution is built directly into Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition and TransactionDesk Edition) and CREA WEBForms® powered by TransactionDesk, so agents and brokers can import listing data directly from their MLS, prepare listing agreements or offers, and get them signed in a single, connected, digital solution. In a mission to simplify this process even more, Lone Wolf redesigned Authentisign from the ground up, working together with thousands of agent and administrative users over the past two years for input and validation. The rebuilt Authentisign now includes a new Transaction Workspace tailored to agents; one that allows them to pull in forms, documents, and contacts in one place without having to go back and forth in their workflow. With this new workspace, agents can now send agreements and offers 60% faster in only three steps, an unprecedented ability only available through Authentisign. "This is a great day for agents, brokers, and homebuyers and sellers everywhere," said Jimmy Kelly, CEO and President of Lone Wolf. "With the market the way it is right now, it's critical that agents are able to work fast while staying in lockstep with their clients. The new Authentisign puts the fastest and most innovative eSignature solution in their hands, so they can prepare, send, and sign real estate documents effortlessly." "I participated in Lone Wolf's trial program, and I absolutely love the new Authentisign," said Janice Poetsch, Chief Administrative Officer from Fair Realty. "The new Authentisign was not only easier and faster than the previous version, but it was also easier and faster than any other eSignature solution I've used. The new transaction workspace is a massive time saver for real estate agents, and the signing experience for clients is incredibly intuitive." Authentisign is available to agents as an add-on to Lone Wolf Transactions and provided to over 750,000 agents in the U.S. and Canada as a member benefit via state/local associations, boards, and MLSs, and through many brokerages. Lone Wolf is releasing the all-new Authentisign in a phased rollout to Transactions (TransactionDesk Edition) users starting in July, while the solution will be made available to Transactions (zipForm Edition) users in 2022. "Signings are the moment of truth in real estate, so there's nothing more important to agents than getting this process right," said Dan Fortin, Product Manager at Lone Wolf. "Built into Transactions, the all-new Authentisign gives agents and their clients a simple and professional signing experience without unnecessary steps or explanations. This is a massive upgrade for digital signatures, and for real estate agents in particular; and it's one that can't be found anywhere else."
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HelloSign

HelloSign is a free solution that allows you to sign documents from anywhere, edit documents before sending them, scan documents with your camera, and upload documents to the cloud. It is integrated with some of the services many agents already use, including Dropbox. With HelloSign, you can close deals faster, without sacrificing the legality of the electronic signtures. The solution is flexible, allowing you to sign on the Web or with your iPhone or iPad. Find the mobile solution in the App Store. Talk to HelloSign today to take advantage of unlimited signed documents, unlimited signature requests, and unlimited templates – even for teams.
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DocuSign for Real Estate PLUS, Broker Edition

 The innovative system for brokerages that gives you greater visibility, compliance, and control. DocuSign for Real Estate PLUS, Broker Edition gives you the ability to define and optimize the way transactions are managed across your business while providing agents with true mobility to get work done on the go. Features Include: Enhanced Transaction Room - Capture critical information about your transactions. Listing dates, pricing changes, contracts, and expected closing dates are all managed and tracked in your broker account. Real-time visibility - Gain visibility into your business’ performance in real time, and track and compare how agents, offices, and regions are growing your brokerage. Document checklists - Establish document checklists for various transaction types, and apply these checklists to Transaction Rooms to serve as guidelines for which documents are required. Compliant transactions - Cross all the T’s and dot all the I’s. Set up approval processes for all of your brokerage's transactions to ensure that deals are properly closed. Team building - Create your DocuSign accounts as you see fit. Add new agent and staff accounts, invite existing DocuSign agents, and manage Transaction Room ownership and preferences. A consistent company branding - Manage your corporate brand across every account you set up. Your agents and their clients will see your company branding as they work in DocuSign on the web and in mobile apps.
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Authentisign/Authentisign2Go

Authentisign is the eSigning solution for real estate professionals, thanks to its ease-of-use, cross-platform functionality and right price point. PC, MAC and iPad Compatible FHA-Approved and ESIGN-Compliant  Less Expensive Than Competing Systems Supported with an Always Free Help Line Find out more about Authentisign, part of the One Platform approach by Instanet Solutions.
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RightSignature Electronic Signatures

With RightSignature, you can send documents, notify recipients, sign documents electronically, receive notification when signers have signed, and archive signed documents. Features of RightSignature include: Technology neutrality (use any Web-enabled device) Multiple signing options (handwritten signature, type-to-sign, Smartphone mobile signing, tablet signing, sign by fax) Signing webpage branded specifically to you Supports most common file types (include PDF, DOC, DOCX, etc.) Multi-party and sequential signing Reusable templates Document management: a secure archive, notifications, performance statistics, and detailed reports Security and authentication features to ensure that your clients feel confident
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Industry News

Brokermint Enhances Platform with Fully-integrated eSignature and Mobile App
New eSignature feature and mobile app improve the user experience and usability of the back office software platform for busy brokers and agents on-the-go SAN DIEGO, CA., May 18, 2021 -- Brokermint, the leading cloud-based back office and transaction management software for top real estate brokerages and teams, is excited to announce the release of both its new eSignature technology, designed and developed by the company, and mobile app to create a seamless and fully-integrated user experience. These enhancements allow clients to handle their business needs easily, and efficiently, from anywhere. The release comes on the heels of the recent announcement of the company's acquisition by BoomTown, and highlights their shared commitment to driving innovation in real estate technology. "Our clients shared some improvements they wanted to see in how eSignatures function, and we knew it was time to build our own solution," said Andrew Chishchevoy, Co-founder and General Manager of Brokermint. "We leveraged years of experience designing real-estate specific tools to build our own system that provides the same high-speed and high-end user experience our clients love in the Brokermint platform, as well as more stability, security, and control than a third-party provider could offer." The mobile-friendly Brokermint eSignature offers the most complete eSignature package certificate available, accessible both as an attachment or online.The package certificate also includes a complete timeline of a signee's actions, saved initials and signature capabilities, as well as a secure signature identification with a QR code and package verification page for additional proof of signed document authenticity. The mobile app provides Brokermint's back-office management functionality from any device, so busy brokers and agents can manage their back-office business needs from anywhere and at any time. "The new eSignature system goes far beyond other eSign systems I've seen. The process is streamlined, and you can templatize your documents for eSignature right in Brokermint," said Leslie Guiley, COO Broker Team of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate BloomTree Realty. "It's tools like this, and the new app, that make work easier right now. It's great being able to check in to Brokermint from anywhere, since sometimes things can't wait until you get back to the office." About Brokermint Brokermint is an easy-to-use, complete cloud-based solution for the residential real estate back office. Brokermint is the platform of choice for over 1,200 brokerages, supporting over 55,000 agents and processing over 300,000 transactions per year. Core capabilities and modules include Transaction Management, Commission Automation, Accounting, Agent Management, and Reporting and Analytics. Brokermint also integrates with other key real estate technology platforms. Founded in 2014, Brokermint is headquartered in San Diego, CA. About BoomTown BoomTown exists to make real estate agents successful. 95,000+ of the industry's top professionals, and 40% of the Real Trends Top 250 teams, trust BoomTown to grow their real estate business with easy-to-use technology that creates opportunities and turns them into closings. Capabilities include a customizable real estate website integrated with local MLS data, client success management, a cutting-edge CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system with custom marketing automation, personalized advertising and lead generation services, and a mobile app for agents on the go. BoomTown's service offerings extend far beyond technology with lead qualification services to contact, qualify, and nurture leads, and dedicated advisors to offer personalized support at every step from onboarding and training to optimizing your business and planning for strategic growth to coaching services from peers who have catapulted their growth with the system. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Charleston, SC, BoomTown has additional offices in Atlanta, GA and San Francisco, CA. BoomTown's brands include some of the most trusted solutions in real estate: Brokermint, RealContact, and MyAgentFinder. For more about BoomTown visit boomtownroi.com.
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Lone Wolf Rolls Out SIGNiX's eNotaryDoX to Millions of Real Estate Professionals
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DocuSign unveils System of Agreement vision at Momentum 2018
Company announces the future of its agreements platform with product updates for blockchain, artificial intelligence, and responsive signing SAN FRANCISCO, June 20, 2018 -- Following its successful initial public offering in April of this year, DocuSign today kicked off its annual customer, partner and developer conference—Momentum 2018—by unveiling its expanded vision, along with new product innovations designed to deliver on it. The company's vision is centered around modernizing the world's Systems of Agreement: the technologies and processes that companies use to prepare, sign, enact and manage agreements. This builds on DocuSign's existing standing as the world's #1 e-signature solution provider. And it broadens the company's platform to automate and connect what happens before, during and after an e-signature is executed. "We're on a mission to make the world more agree-able by transforming the foundational element of business: the agreement process," said Dan Springer, CEO of DocuSign. "With e-signature, we took the paper out of paperwork—something that has garnered us more than 400,000 paying customers and hundreds of millions of users worldwide today. We now see an expanded opportunity to do the same for the entire agreement process." Geoffrey Moore, author of Crossing the Chasm and co-author of the white paper, The Rise of Modern Systems of Agreement, agrees—adding: "Over the years, companies have invested billions of dollars to digitally transform their Systems of Record and to create automated Systems of Engagement. But neither of those established platforms handles the complexities and legalities of agreement processes natively or easily. I believe that System of Agreement platforms will fill this gap. It's a new and long-overdue category." To bring this vision to life, DocuSign showcased more than a dozen product innovations at Momentum 2018—many of which are slated to ship with the DocuSign Summer '18 Release or at other milestone times later this year. Some highlights of that innovation include: Blockchain: DocuSign demonstrated a live integration with the Ethereum blockchain, allowing evidence of a DocuSigned agreement to be automatically written to Ethereum. DocuSign also announced two policy and standards-based activities: membership in the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, where DocuSign is collaborating with industry leaders to define blockchain best practices and open standards; and membership in the Chamber of Digital Commerce, where DocuSign will work with policy makers and regulatory agencies on blockchain initiatives. DocuSign for Salesforce CPQ: Agreement processes such as pricing quotes and proposals often involve multiple paper documents, multiple parties, and the time-consuming issues of signing, scanning, and emailing. DocuSign for Salesforce CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) connects CPQ data into DocuSign agreements, which can be sent directly from Salesforce. The result is a faster and easier experience at every stage of the quote-to-cash process. Responsive Signing: Using a customer example that is already live in hundreds of retail stores across the United States, DocuSign demonstrated a new technology that renders an agreement 'responsively'—meaning it is easily readable whether the user is on a desktop, tablet or phone. The technology automatically converts a PDF agreement into responsive HTML on the fly, which means no more squinting at shrunken PDFs on small screens. Smart Sections: DocuSign also showcased how customers can take Responsive Signing to the next level by defining collapsible sections, page breaks, custom formatting options, and more. Especially important for longer or more complex agreements, this additional structure and interactivity delivers a further-enhanced experience over static PDFs. Artificial Intelligence for Search and Insights: DocuSign also demonstrated AI-based search and agreement analytics. Available as part of the Intelligent Insights platform extension by Seal Software, this technology uses machine learning and natural language processing to go beyond keywords and seek to understand agreement clauses in the way a human being would—for example, knowing that a clause about Internet cookies is about privacy, even when the word privacy is absent. DocuSign is also continuing to invest in one of its most important audiences: developers. The company recently relaunched an entirely new developer center, designed to provide a best-in-class experience with code examples, SDKs and toolkits. According to Marie Huwe, VP developer programs and evangelism at DocuSign, it has never been easier to get started as a developer. "We've automated the process for getting developers their integrator keys, so they can be developing against our API almost instantly," said Huwe. "And with almost 60% of all transactions on the DocuSign platform coming through the API today—and more than 80,000 developer sandboxes currently open on the platform—the developer community is extremely important to us." For more information, visit momentum.docusign.com and developers.docusign.com.
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VASCO Strengthens Position in E-Signature and Identity Verification Markets with Acquisition of Leading Customer Onboarding Provider Dealflo
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RightSignature
RightSignature is an innovative electronic signature solution that increases document completion rates, cuts expenses, and improves the customer experience with the easiest, fastest way to get documents signed online. Users review documents, fill in form fields, and create an actual, wet-like signature online with a mouse or on the iPhone, iPad, or Android touchscreen. No downloads or installations are necessary and every document is securely stored online in the cloud.
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DocuSign Inc.
DocuSign, the global standard for eSignature®, is the electronic signature transaction management leader. Our cloud based electronic signature platform helps companies and individuals securely collect information, automate data workflows and sign anything, anywhere, anytime, on any device. Get to agreement quickly Whether it’s buying, selling, or refinancing, DocuSign helps you centralize all of your real estate documents, and get electronic signatures to complete agreements faster. DocuSign allows you to work the way you want—on the go or from the office—using online tools that simplify transactions from end-to-end.    
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Form Simplicity
  We Make Real Estate Professionals Smile  Form Simplicity considers itself a smile maker. It’s our pleasure to help thousands of real estate professionals, across the United States, create, manage, share and store real estate transactions hassle free, each and every day.  Transactions All in One Place with AutoFill Forms  Form Simplicity’s transaction management platform helps real estate professionals manage their transactions online from start to finish, all in one place. Users have the option to manage transactions from their desktop computer or mobile device, anywhere, anytime. Expediting contracts is incredibly easy in Form Simplicity, with its pre-filled forms packages and unique data-population features. Importing data from MLSs and using data synchronization features saves users hours of valuable time by either having information automatically populate or only needing to enter or change data once (the buyer’s name for example). Adding data to real estate contracts in Form Simplicity is a snap. Easily Share, Negotiate and More in Form Simplicity Form Simplicity’s easy-to-use design includes the tools real estate professionals want most to help improve productivity. Task management helps users keep track of deadlines. The Contacts tool saves valuable contact information. Unlimited online storage helps ensure state requirements are met. Form Simplicity users may also set up Sharing to allow files and transactions to be viewed by their clients or third parties; giving individuals the capability to type comments right next to the contract online simplifies negotiation status. Another reason to smile! Plethora of Broker Tools  The Broker Platform is full of additional time-saving broker features, in one central place. Brokers may set up permissions and office assistant settings, view agent transactions, and set up a paperless, automated review and storage of agents’ transactions. All these features in one central place – no need for scanners, printers or even pens! Secure and Safe eSign Platform  Form Simplicity accelerates the real estate document signing process online and ensure deals close faster for its users. With pre-programmed templates for eSigning and many added features, including electronic signatures, eSign is encrypted with digital signature, secure and legally binding. Real estate professionals trust Form Simplicity’s eSign as eSigned documents remain locked after completion and cannot be tampered with in programs such as Adobe® Acrobat® Pro.Top Notch Support  Support for Form Simplicity is provided by Tech Helpline, the preferred tech support service used by over 600,000 REALTORS®. Tech Helpline provides live support via the phone, online chat and email. Tech Helpline is owned by Florida Realtors®. Smile – Your Forms are Safe with Form Simplicity Ultimately, users smile because they know they saved time and money and because their documents are safe and secure with Form Simplicity. Form Simplicity implements the highest standards of security methodologies to ensure users’ documents and information are secure as possible. Find Out More Are you staff of a REALTOR® association or MLS?  Find out how you can offer one of the most popular REALTOR® Association member benefits available. As a member benefit, Form Simplicity ensures your members’ real estate contracts are always up to date, using the latest and most secure technology, protecting the privacy and security of your members’ data. Form Simplicity is owned by Florida Realtors, and we understand how important it is to offer the most secure and reliable transaction management platform at a price point that is cost effective for all members. Contact us today for a one-on-one demo. Are you with a real estate brokerage? Form Simplicity is the transaction management platform of choice for thousands of brokerages nationwide. If you are interested in a platform that will decrease your brokerage’s transaction management processes’ costs and will help you and your agents go 100% paperless – with eSign, unlimited online storage, and an automated, web-based broker review process, then please contact us for a one-on-one demo today.  
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AYIN International, Inc
ON-LINE REAL-TIME AUDIO/VIDEO REMOTE DIGITAL NOTARIZATION
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Webinars

WATCH: Fend off the competition from new brokerage models
From Redfin to Purplebricks to Opendoor and beyond, the real estate landscape is rife with disruptive new brokerages that tinker not just with technology, but with the brokerage model itself. How can your brokerage compete--for both recruiting top agents and converting consumer leads--in today's brave new world? That's the question we answered in a recent webinar. We were joined by Erica Ramus, broker/owner of Ramus Realty Group in Pennsylvania. As an early adopter and self-professed technology geek, Erica runs a traditional model brokerage that not only competes with emerging models, but thrives. How does Ramus Realty Group do it? Watch the webinar recording below to find out:
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Top 5 Reasons Brokers Choose Digital Transaction Management
Why are brokers increasingly adopting digital solutions to handle their transactions? To find out, we spoke with broker Aaron Wheeler, President and Managing Director of The Oakville Group in San Francisco, during a live webinar on Wednesday. "Transaction management is like a form of insurance," said Wheeler. "Most people don't think about transaction management like they don't think about insurance until something goes wrong." So what happens if your brokerage is sued because one of your agents allegedly fails to materially disclose something relevant to a transaction? "That's the day that transaction management becomes especially important and you need to know where those documents are and, very quickly, to show you were in the right. When you need that level of insurance, you need good insurance and DocuSign and DTR is some of the strongest that you can have." During the webinar, we explored the five key ways that digital transaction management provides that "insurance." Visibility - Get insight into brokerage performance; See how agents stack up; View activity for any transaction Compliance - Be able to manage workflow and set required tasks; Create an approval process; Rreference activity logs Control - Stay organized by setting a hierarchy of regions/offices; Assign roles and permissions to employees to create security levels; Archive and view closed transactions when needed Mobility/Flexibility - Access documents and transactions anytime and anywhere; Send documents for signatures from any device; Stay on top of your business by following activities in real time Security - View activity logs when being audited; All data is secure in the cloud; Use various document security layers to protect data integrity To listen to the full webinar, click through to the next page to access the recording. There, readers can also learn how to claim limited time discounts on DocuSign plans.
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Video: Selling the Sizzle - The One Tool Your Agents Will Actually Use and You Can't Live Without
Real estate brokers are shifting their company resources from a tradition of supporting agents by marketing listings to supporting them with client servicing tools. No single product supports this shift better than electronic signatures. On Wednesday, we hosted a live webinar exploring how one e-signature solution, DocuSign, helps brokers do just that. If you are considering transaction management in your business, this is a webinar that you must take the time to review:
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Introducing DocuSign's New Broker Platform
Yesterday, brokers across the nation attended our webinar, "Brokers, Accelerate Your Business with DocuSign for Real Estate." Guest Glenn Shimkus, former Cartavi co-founder and current VP of Product Management at DocuSign, showed us a live demo of the company's new broker solution. If you weren't able to attend the webinar, no worries--we recorded it for you! Check out the video below to view the entire presentation, then click through to the next page to read our notes. Our webinar provided one of the first looks into DocuSign for Real Estate PLUS, Broker Edition. The new solution integrates "transaction rooms" into DocuSign's eSignature platform, giving users the ability to manage, share, eSign, and store transaction documents entirely within DocuSign. The transaction rooms were once part of Cartavi, a transaction management solution that DocuSign acquired last year. Cartavi has been completely integrated into the DocuSign brand, and during our webinar, Shimkus introduced attendees to the new broker dashboard. Features of DocuSign's Broker Edition include: Ownership and oversight of all data and documents in every transaction Manage your agents and staff with real time visibility A way to track how individual agents, offices, and regions are growing your brokerage via flexible reporting tools A single centralized library to distribute forms, marketing brochures, presentation templates, and more A way to stay on top of listing dates, pricing changes, contract, expected closing dates, and beyond An easy method to review and approve transactions Incorporation of company logos and information for branding purposes There are many more features available, too--like the ability to compare revenue, closings, and agent rankings. To learn more, view our webinar or visit DocuSign's website.
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Introducing DocuSign's New Broker Platform
Yesterday, brokers across the nation attended our webinar, "Brokers, Accelerate Your Business with DocuSign for Real Estate." Guest Glenn Shimkus, former Cartavi co-founder and current VP of Product Management at DocuSign, showed us a live demo of the company's new broker solution. If you weren't able to attend the webinar, no worries--we recorded it for you! Check out the video below to view the entire presentation, then click through to the next page to read our notes.
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