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NAR and DocuSign Partner on E-Signatures

November 20, 2009 By

I think this is a wonderful thing and have clients that use DocuSign and just love it!  So I am recommending that you may want to look into this program.

An ability to sign bids and closing documents online will allow REALTORS® to respond to buyers and sellers in a more timely manner, as the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® today announced a business alliance with DocuSign, a provider of on-demand electronic signature solutions.

The relationship makes DocuSign the official and exclusive provider of ESIGN services for NAR’s 1.2 million members under the REALTOR Benefits® Program, and is designed to provide unique offers to NAR members through its new “ESIGN Advantage Promotion for REALTORS®.”

“This unique value proposition will help REALTORS®, their clients and customers and the real estate business community use technology to their advantage,” said Bob Goldberg, senior vice president of Marketing & Business Development, Commercial Services and Business Specialties for NAR.
“We’ve selected DocuSign because they have demonstrated real value to our members and have already established themselves as a market leader in the real estate segment. We are very excited that DocuSign is offering members access to a customized service through the REALTOR Benefits® Program.”

Safe and secure, the DocuSign e-signature process is also easy to use and legally compliant, Goldberg said. Rather than driving across town to get a signature or forcing their clients to find a fax machine, real estate professionals can use DocuSign to execute agreements with buyers and sellers electronically, eliminating the old process of printing, faxing, and waiting for the return fax. REALTORS® can speed up sales transactions, increase client satisfaction and maintain a competitive edge.

NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program offers practical solutions for REALTORS® on the products and services they use every day. The program includes offerings from nearly 30 companies, in a variety of categories, recognized as leaders in their respective industries.

“Real estate has been one of DocuSign’s fastest-growing markets, and we will continue to deliver innovative valuable solutions that help real estate professionals be more productive and grow their businesses,” said Dave Thorpe, director of Business Development at DocuSign. “We are excited to make this special offer to the REALTOR® community and participate in NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program. We view this endorsement as a testament to the value of DocuSign that America’s largest trade association has selected it as the exclusive e-signature solution under the REALTOR Benefits® Program for its 1.2 million members.”

DocuSign will provide special pricing and offers to REALTORS® through the program and is currently offering a special promotion to REALTORS® through December 31 to launch the relationship. The DocuSign ESIGN Advantage Promotion includes a special price on a unique version of DocuSign that includes not only all the capabilities of DocuSign for Real Estate Standard Edition, but also custom branding that will enable NAR members to tailor their account for a more personalized client experience, and will work with real estate forms applications including DocuSign’s integration with ZipForm 6.

The cost for the promotion will be as low as $13.95 per user/month (annual commitment) or $17.95 per user/month (month-to-month). REALTORS® who sign up for this promotion before the end of the year can save as much as 21 percent on the best available monthly subscription rates and will have a risk-free 30-day money back guarantee.

For more information on the ESIGN Program for REALTORS®, visit docusign.com/nar, or phone 866-219-4318.

Source: NAR

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009111902?OpenDocument

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10 Things A VA Can Do For Your Business

October 8, 2009 By

Have you ever wondered, “What exactly is that Virtual Assistant that you keep hearing so much about?” The answer is simple. A Virtual Assistant, or VA, is an administrative professional who provides immediate professional support, services, and skills to busy entrepreneurs and business managers via the Internet.

But “What can a Virtual Assistant do for me?” is a little more complicated.   The ways in which a VA can help you and your business are as unique and diverse as the individual VAs are themselves.   To help narrow down the possibilities, the Virtual Assistants at the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) forum, http://www.VAnetworking.com were asked to list the top 10 things they could do for their clients.   This is what they said.

1.   A VA can assist you with marketing support, increasing you clientele and freeing up valuable time to service your customers.   They also can handle all your marketing and publicity helping you to spread the word about your product or services.

2.   Many Virtual Assistants specialize in web design and search engine optimization.  Once you work with a VA, they know your business inside and out, who better to help you prepare your website.

3.   A Virtual Assistant can make your next presentation shine by giving it that polished professional presentation which is sure to capture your audience and promote all your products and services.

4.   A Virtual Assistant can be instrumental in proofing, editing, and typing all your correspondence, pleadings, manuscripts, etc., thus allowing a more professional edge to all your business communications.

5.   A Virtual Assistant can take over all your bookkeeping, bills and accounts payable.  Let them worry about payroll so you can worry about the important tasks of running your business.

6.   A Virtual Assistant can plan your next company event or outing providing for an enjoyable and memorable time for all.   Think how much more enjoyable it can be when the burden of planning is removed.

7.   Because VAs work on an “as needed basis” and only when you have work, hiring a VA can save you money.   Clients only pay for the work done, and don’t have to pay for benefits, equipment, or supplies.   What a cost savings that can be.
8.   A VA can save you space because s/he work from his/her office as an independent contractor.

9.   Hiring a VA can save you time because you will not have to spend time hiring an employee or temporary help, as well as training the new staff.

10.   A Virtual Assistant can schedule your appointments, manage your calendar, organize your desk, and make running a business that much smoother.

And Lots more…

I truly am glad that I did some research on this back in early 2006 and started my own Virtual Administrative Assistant business and love the fact that I get to work at home and not have to face those terrible traffic commutes!  And if I need to be off for family I can be!  I just rework my schedule or take time off as needed.  I really do LOVE this job, and especially being my own boss!  If you have any questions please feel free to email me at lvsolutions@windstream.net anytime!

Have a great day!  And thanks for reading…

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