Marcia,

Down here we use Zip Forms for all our contracts it's just a must. The state has all the contracts and forms all centralized on Zip Forms and they are easily accesible via a download to your computer or internet based so you can access them anywhere. I have never heard of any charge for our clients and I believe they would bring that up right away.

In California we call them winforms and we can send them in PDF format.  I also use RELAY, transaction management platform and my clients have an account with their own user name and password.  You can upload the forms to Relay. If they have acccess to a computer they can log in and view the forms and all the other information about their transaction.

There is free version, she just is clicking on the wrong download. It is like Adobe it has a free reader. It is true most people don't have it on their PC already though. My suggestion is that if she is having problems, just send her the docs as a .PDF.

We have something similar called Trasaction Desk which uses online forms.  That part is nice, but that's not the best part.  The best part is the ability to grant access to customers not only to the contract or form, but all the information associated with the transaction that you allow them to see.  What does that do?  It takes away that stressor-piece that has always been there with customers having to call the agent if they lost something or forgot a date.  Now they have access to it.

When someone is not in your area, this is a huge benefit.  I highly suggest taking the time to learn all the functions of the system, you'll be surprised at what you find.  And look at it from the aspect of the customer, and you will surely find the benefits.  The learning time will be that 20% that gets you the 80%.  

My whole company uses Zipforms and it is GREAT!  Always have the most up to date forms!  Want to make it even BETTER! Use it with "Docusign.com" so you can have your customers get the contract by e-mail and "digitally" sign them!  Now that's "living"!

You can convert the forms package to PDF and send them via email. Your client will need Acrobat Reader to view and print the forms. We use zipforms (Winforms) for all our contracts and find it a necessity and a real timesaver.

Bill Stigall

Hi:

We have been using zipforms in Arizona for a couple years and they are awesome!  Our board, AAR Arizona Association of Realtors, provides the service free of charge - included with our dues.  We can use the service online or download it to our desktop - if the latter, it automatically checks for updates (form changes, etc.) when it is opened.  The best part is, you export the completed contract, listing agreement, etc., to your hard drive and then email it to your client - thus eliminating the first fax.  You can also create templates for certain documents in areas where you use them often.  Every document is also managed by their software by transaction.  A must have!

**Tip: type in all caps for best legibility.

Carole

I actually lost my first deal not using zipforms, docusign and an e-fax service. Know that I have those I do not understand how people survie in todays fast pace market. People want paperwork clean, orderly and right away and these services let you do all of these things.

Jason R Anderson

www.dfwelitehomes.com

A question for all Online Form and Transaction Manager Users: Are you required to use the Online Forms or Transaction Managers selected by your Broker/Company or are you free to utilize the services of any of them out there since you are an Independent Contractor?

Just curious, since I am trying a set an office policy.

For a Rookie it is a no Brainer!  For a Veteran...it is a must have.  I am interested in Finding out about the e signature feature.  On Edisto Beach, SC most of our buyers are from out of the area.  Does anyone know how e signature works with counter offers?

Cal Griffin

www.calgriffin.com

Edisto Beach-Now That's Heaven!

OK, is Docusign.com legal for us?  It's seems to be, but I'm not sure.

Been using Zipforms for years! Love them...wouldn't not use it. My writing is so bad:( Also you tab thru the fields...less change of missing something. I save as a pdf or send via email works both way no problems here. Love the fact I can access wherever I am!

Play around with you it won't dissapoint!

Hello Marcia. Yes, I use zip forms all of the time, but not yet subscribed to or tried the electronic signature. I am afraid. LOL. First of all the cost. And then not knowing. I do use the zip forms to access and send, but they on their end have to print and sign. I am going to have to stay with that for a while, because I want them looking at what they sign and printing. Technology has come a long way since I first started in real estate. But I think electronic signature is scary.