Field Guide to Electronic Signatures
(Updated March 2009)
In 2000, President Clinton signed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. Find out what defines an electronic signature, learn about the benefits of esignatures in real estate and explore the legal issues. (A. Siudzinski, Senior Information Specialist)
Introduction
What is a digital signature?, (computer.howstuffworks.com, n.d.).
How digital signatures work, (www.articlesbase.com, Jan. 24, 2009).
Public key encryption and digital signatures, (linux.about.com, Oct. 24, 2008).
Automated closings, (REALTOR® Magazine, May 2004).
Legal Aspects
Electronic signatures in legal documents, (TechnoEsq, Dec. 21, 2008).
Electronic signatures in global or national commerce, (United States Code, 15 USC Chapter 93, Jan. 3, 2007).
Electronic signatures: as legal as pen on paper?, (REALTOR® Association Executive Magazine, Spring 2001).
Electronic Signatures and Real Estate
Electronic signatures, are you working in today's world?, (ActiveRain, Feb. 19, 2008).
eSignings: the "Plastics" of real estate closings?, (www.mytechopinion.com, Feb. 12, 2009).
Electronic signatures and silly counter offers, (www.thephoenixrealestateguy.com, June 15, 2008).
Sign of the times, (Journal of Property Management, May/June 2008). Q
Is eSignature technology right for your business?, (www.mytechopinion.com, Feb. 17, 2008).
eBooks & Other Resources
eBooks.realtor.org
The following ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
1,200 Great Sales Tips for Real Estate Pros (Adobe eReader)
Books, Videos, Research Reports & More
The resources below are available for loan through Information Central. Up to three books, tapes, CDs and/or DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days from the Library for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Central at 800.874.6500 for assistance.
Real Estate Brokerage Essentials: Managing Legal and Business Issues, (Chicago, IL: National Association of REALTORS®, 2006). HD 1386 N21
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