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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Always, in the last few years. I always send PDF copies for review and questions before we sign electronically.

I have had a few clients that do not use email in the past and have done live signatures when needed.

Sep 06, 2024 07:48 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Depends on the client.  People who are veteran home sellers/buyers, e-sig for sure.  First timers or someone who needs handholding or explanations, I do things in person and get wet signatures.

Sep 06, 2024 05:11 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

For routine forms, YES

Buyer Brokerage Contracts, Listing contracts, Offers, other major documents...  NO

 

   Sitting at a table or a desk, face to face, and signing with wet ink, creates "an event", maybe even a bond.   Electronic / digital cannot match that.

Sep 06, 2024 03:13 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Virtually ALL . . . even my 80 year olds can do it

My E/O wants it, the signatures are legible, encrypted and hold up in court.

I've had Docusign since 2002. When I've called for support and give my account number I've been asked 'where's the rest of it?' it's only 5 digits! LOL
I ALWAYS send a SAMPLE DRAFT, before we decide how it will look as an offer. We review. Then, specific offer in DRAFT form and we interact over phone or via email to address any questions. Then it goes for signatures.

Sep 06, 2024 02:33 PM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

Yes, with virtually all of my clients, these days. (Virtually... get it?)

Sep 06, 2024 03:42 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

100%

Haven't done live signatures in over 15 years with one exception, she was 50% blind & deaf and 95 years old - God bless her - and I not only signed them live, I had her good friend & next door neighbor sit with us to witness all I told her to cover my liability and assure her I was legit.
Normally - I explain all the docs on Zoom or by phone normally. There's rarely a reason or an issue with doing it this way.

Sep 06, 2024 06:18 PM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Most of them. I try to go over the sales contract prior to writing one, so that when it is time, the buyer already knows what to expect and can consult an attorney about any questions beforehand. Then I can whip it up fairly quickly in the documents program and send it over for signature. Nice and legible offer then sent off to the LA.

Sep 06, 2024 05:02 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

Yes.  Most of my clients I never meet in person.  Docs are all e-signed. 

Sep 06, 2024 04:12 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I get all documents signed electrically after the client has had a chance to review and discuss the pfd copies that I send before the DocuSign copies.

Sep 06, 2024 03:11 PM
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Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

I have avoided them , wanting to meet clients to explain the paperwork.  Advantage in doing this is there are rarely communication issues.  

Sep 06, 2024 02:09 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

All of them.

Sep 07, 2024 12:16 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Yes BUT it all depends upon the client.  

Sep 07, 2024 05:38 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Almost exclusively. I provide sample copies of all transaction documents to clients who want to review with me in advance. But once we are "ready to go," it's all done on line. I recall an elderly couple who had not had experience with e-signing. I walked them through it. They were "in love" with the process and through out the transaction regularly called me asking if by chance I had any more documents for them to e-sign!

Sep 07, 2024 06:27 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Whenever possible. There are some who do not use electronic devices

Sep 07, 2024 07:35 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes, even seniors have caught on for years now.

Sep 07, 2024 07:30 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It was becoming more common as I was entering retirement and focused on new construction high end homes. Those contracts were inked in person. In the last 8 years or so, all electronic for transactions. 

Sep 07, 2024 06:56 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

When possible, meeting in person is best. If not convenient for them, sending everything electronically works, though I still explain all documents thoroughly.

Sep 07, 2024 01:38 PM
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783,079
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I try to do ESigning at every possible chance.

Sep 07, 2024 12:28 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I was not a fan of it at first and now all the time.

 

Sep 08, 2024 10:41 AM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Michael Elliott 

Yes, 99.99%

Sep 08, 2024 08:50 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Most times but, I have had several elderly clients who do not use their computers. I have also been taking the Working with Real Estate Agents (explaining agency) & the BA Agreement to meet with buyers prior to showing a home and that is explained and then ink-signed.

I do love my DocuSign though!

Sep 10, 2024 10:45 AM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

About 50%, but we've seen more identity fraud with lots in the recent 12 months than in the past 20 years.  So might be meeting more face to face with absent sellers before we sell.

Sep 08, 2024 11:26 AM
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