eSignature
Secure electronic signatures with audit trail, timestamping, and signer authentication options suitable for contracts and disclosures.
Signatures executed through signNow typically meet U.S. legal standards under ESIGN and UETA; review vendor controls and documentation to verify compliance for real estate transactions.
Administrators manage account-wide settings, user provisioning, template control, and retention policies. They oversee compliance, ensure templates meet regulatory requirements, and audit team access to sensitive pricing and contract data.
Agents initiate transactions, send documents for signatures, and collect pricing acknowledgements. Their permissions typically include creating and using templates but not modifying account-level security or retention settings.
Secure electronic signatures with audit trail, timestamping, and signer authentication options suitable for contracts and disclosures.
Reusable document templates for listings, agency agreements, and lead qualification forms to reduce repetitive preparation time.
Send identical documents to multiple recipients simultaneously for mass disclosures or market notices.
Connect to popular CRMs to sync contacts, update lead status, and store signed documents alongside lead records.
Granular permissions for agents, brokers, and administrators to control document editing and viewing.
RESTful API for embedding signing flows and automated document generation into property management or lead systems.
Allows direct document import and conversion from Google Docs to signable PDFs, supporting collaborative drafting before final signing.
Prebuilt connectors or Zapier integrations sync contacts, update lead stages, and attach signed documents to lead records in common CRMs.
Direct save to Dropbox, Box, or Google Drive to centralize signed agreements alongside property files.
Create role-specific templates for listing agreements, disclosures, and commission forms with locked fields for consistent data capture.
| Workflow Setting Name Header | Default configuration value applied by the system |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency for pending signature notifications | 48 hours |
| Signing Expiry for unattended signature requests | 14 days |
| Field Validation for address and pricing fields | Enabled with format rules |
| Authentication Level for high-value transaction signers | SMS code or ID check |
| Document Retention Policy for signed records | 7 years |
signNow and iSales both provide cross-platform access but differ in native app coverage and offline capabilities for field agents.
When selecting a platform for real estate teams consider offline signing, mobile form filling, and browser-based admin controls to match field usage and CRM integration needs.
A broker prepares a standardized listing agreement using a saved template
Leading to faster listing activation and clearer audit records.
An agent collects buyer information on a tablet at an open house and sends a pricing disclosure immediately
Resulting in tracked lead engagement and faster follow up.
| Signing criteria and storage comparison header | signNow (Recommended) | iSales | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legally binding in U.S. | Case-dependent | ||
| Remote signer support | Limited | ||
| Audit trail provided | Manual | ||
| Integration with CRM | Native and API | CRM add-on | Manual upload |
Preserve executed contracts and audit logs for seven years
Validate backups and restore processes yearly
Keep encrypted copies stored offsite for redundancy
Suspend deletion for active litigation or audits
Review user access every six months
| Vendor and Plan Names | signNow (Recommended) | iSales | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing model and entry point | Subscription per user, monthly or annual | Subscription per user | Subscription per user | Subscription per user | Subscription per user |
| Typical small-team cost indication | Affordable entry-level tiers for SMBs | Varies by CRM bundle | Higher entry price for advanced features | Enterprise-oriented pricing | Mid-market pricing |
| Bulk or mass-send capability | Included in select plans | May require add-on | Available on business plans | Available on enterprise plans | Available on business plans |
| CRM and real-estate integrations | Available via native connectors and API | Integrated when purchased with CRM | Broad ecosystem integrations | Broad integrations | Integrated templates and CRM connectors |
| API and developer access | API available with developer resources | API depends on package | Robust developer APIs | Developer APIs and SDKs | Public API with documentation |