article thumbnail

Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

As an Irish immigrant to the United States in 1996 who became a real estate broker in 2000, I can tell you this: The U.S. Solicitors are legally required when purchasing a home in Ireland.). Not to mention all the other financial, legal and community details real estate agents help consumers understand. experience.

article thumbnail

4 Ways GoFormz Prioritizes Data Privacy

GoForrmz

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act) was passed in 2000 and outlines requirements for an electronic signature to be considered valid under United States law. For example, an HR representative can send a hiring contract to a new employee, who can then fill it out and complete it digitally.

Legal 78
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Understanding the E-SIGN Act and What it Means for Your Business

GoForrmz

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, (E-Sign Act), was signed into law on June 30, 2000 , but it took until 2007 for the Federal Reserve Board to finalize and adopt the detailed rules and standards of legally binding, electronic signatures. President Clinton, 2000. Why is the E-SIGN Act so Important?

article thumbnail

Is Your Digital Form Solution E-SIGN Act-Compliant? Here’s Why It Matters

GoForrmz

Don’t risk it – select a digital form solution capable of collecting legally binding eSignatures Many form solutions provide basic signature collection, but they may not be E-SIGN Act-compliant – in this blog we’ll break down why this matters to you and your business. Why use electronic signatures? What is the E-SIGN Act?

Legal 78
article thumbnail

Private-label MBS market facing strong headwinds

Housing Wire

The frenetic pace of growth in nonagency issuance has since slowed, however, due to a variety of market pressures — chief among them the contraction of mortgage originations in the face of fast-rising interest rates. “In That trend accelerated over the first half of this year, with the nonagency share reaching 6.52%.

Marketing 354
article thumbnail

How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Pre-licensing exam coursework = $500 to $1,600 Sales agent examination fee = $43 License renewal fee after 2 years = $110 Other miscellaneous fees = about $100 Estimated total = Between $800 and $2000 [7] Miscellaneous fees may include courses you take as a supplement to the required coursework, such as an exam prep class.

article thumbnail

Not Using eSignatures? Here’s What You’re Risking

GoForrmz

In an ideal world, everything in your business runs without disruption; no paperwork is ever lost, no data is ever incorrect, and every signature is legally binding and captured quickly. But legally binding signatures aren’t always required for your documents either. But how many businesses live in that ideal world?

Legal 78