Real Estate Business Services, Inc. A subsidiary of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS official training guide Top Tips zipform Plus & ziplogix Digital Ink 2015 Work efficiently and accurately with a seamless integration to document storage and e-signatures to manage transactions from start to finish!
Templates Templates are time saving tools that you can use to create transactions quickly with commonly used forms and information. A template is a group of forms that you frequently use for your transactions. This packer of forms can have nonspecific transaction data stored within the template, such as your name, CalBRE#, brokerage name and address, to make it easier to start a new transaction. Create a Template 1. Click Templates 2. Click New 3. Name the template 4. Click Save 5. Select any form from the library (You can also add documents from your computer and create folders. Please note outside documents are not editable) Tip! Add the C.A.R. Cover Sheet and fill out the information. It will populate into fillable fields of other C.A.R. forms! New Search Open & Edit 2 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Transactions The transaction file is a set of forms for a specific client or property. Transaction information, including parties and property Information, automatically flows from form to form as each contract is completed or updated within zipform. Add a Contact The zipform Plus Address book is labeled CONTACTS. Names and contact information for use when completing or sending forms can be saved under the CONTACTS tab. Using the Import and Export buttons, contacts can be imported from a CSV or VCard file that has been downloaded from another contacts management system, such as Outlook or Gmail. The contacts can also be exported as CSV or VCard files for use in other systems. 1. Click the CONTACTS tab 2. Click New 3. Select the contact category, or click and type to create a new category 4. Enter your client s information. Optional: Click Import Contact to import some or all information from a VCard file.) 5. Click Save Step 1 Step 2 Step 5 Optional! 3 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Create a Transaction 1. Click the New button on the TRANSACTIONS page 2. Name your transaction 3. Use the Apply Template drop-down menu to select the template you wish to apply 4. Click SAVE Tip! You can apply more than one template in a transaction. Click the Apply Template button to insert additional templates in a transaction. 1 2 3 4 4 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Filling out transaction forms Transaction forms can be completed by filling out the blank fields within the form layout, or using the Parties and Property tabs within the file. Key information inside the forms automatically flows between all of the forms in the file, including the client s name and contact information, property address, and agent information. Parties Tab File input and organization are streamlined through the Parties and Property tabs within the file. Enter file information on these tabs and watch it flow directly though transaction forms. 1. Click the Parties tab inside your transaction 2. Click the New button to add a party manually 3. Click Save Tip! Click on Add Contact to add a saved contact fromyour Contacts page 2 1 Tip! 3 3 5 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Property Tab Completes key form information quickly and without distractions, which complements the already popular Coversheet form. 1. Click the Property tab inside your transaction 2. Fill in property information 3. Upload the property picture 4. Click Save 1 4 3 3 2 6 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Using zipformmls-connect zipformmls-connect auto populates listing information from your MLS straight into your transaction! 1. While inside the property tab or a form, click the MLS Connect button 2. Insert your MLS ID and password (if required) 3. Select the Listing Type and provide the MLS ID of the property 4. Once the property information is accessed, click IMPORT 1 2 3 4 7 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Purchase Agreement Financing Structure Worksheet (RPAWS) Preparing a contract? Put away that calculator! You re in a multiple offer situation and your client picked a strategically 'odd' offer price, hoping to beat the competition. You still need to have 3% in escrow at some point and not a dollar less! Let zipform do the math for you! 1. Scroll down to the RPA Financing Worksheet, click to add it to your transaction. 2. Enter the offer price on the top line and watch the form do the calculations for you! (Select the appropriate options or enter your own amounts) 3. Open the RPA, the amounts will be filled in on page one. It's not magic; it is just letting zipform do the work for you! Tip! Add the RPAWS to your template so it is automatically applied when you have new transactions! 1 8 Top Tips zipform Plus &
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Mutually Exclusive Checkboxes Users can avoid incorrectly checking multiple boxes in a particular section of the RPA with this new feature. For example, in paragraph 2B the Listing Agent cannot simultaneously represent the seller exclusively and also represent both the buyer and seller. Or if All Cash is selected in section 3C, then sections H, I, and J are disabled related to loan information. Sections where the mutual exclusive feature is used are: 1. Paragraph 2B: a. Immediately below the line beginning with the words Listing Agent, the boxes for the Seller exclusively and both the Buyer and Seller are mutually exclusive b. Immediately below the line beginning words Selling Agent, the boxes for the Buyer exclusively and the Seller exclusively and both the Buyer and Seller are mutually exclusive 2. Paragraph 3A(1): in the second line the boxes for cashier s check and personal check and other are mutually exclusive 3. Paragraph 3A (2): if the box for this paragraph is checked, all of the fields and boxes in 3A (1) should be disabled. 4. Paragraph 3C: if the box for this paragraph is checked, all of the fields and boxes for paragraph 3D, 3H and 3J should be disabled 5. Paragraph 3D(1): the boxes for FHA and VA and Seller financing and assumed financing and Other are mutually exclusive 6. Paragraph 3D(2): the boxes for Seller financing and assumed financing and Other are mutually exclusive 7. Paragraph 3H: if the box for Verification attached is checked, the field for 3(or ) Days should be disabled 10 Top Tips zipform Plus &
8. Paragraph 3I: if the box for (or is NOT) is checked, the field for 17(or )Days should be disabled 9. Paragraph 3J(1): if the box for Letter attached is checked, the field for 3(or ) Days should be disabled 10. Paragraph 7B(1): the boxes for Buyer and Seller are mutually exclusive 11. Paragraph 7B(2)(i): the boxes for Buyer and Seller are mutually exclusive 12. Paragraph 7B(2)(ii): the boxes for Buyer and Seller are mutually exclusive 13. Paragraph 7D(9) a. The boxes for Buyer and Seller are mutually exclusive b. If the box for OR [] Buyer waives is checked, the remaining boxes and fields in 7D (9) should be disabled. c. If either box for Buyer and Seller is checked, then the box for OR [] Buyer waives should be disabled. 14. Paragraph 9B: a. In 9B(i), the boxes for AM and PM are mutually exclusive b. In 9B(iii), the boxes for AM and PM are mutually exclusive c. If any box or field in (i) is completed then all boxes and fields for (ii) and (iii) should be disabled d. If any box or field in (ii) is completed then all boxes and fields for (i) and (iii) should be disabled e. If any box or field in (iii) is completed then all boxes and fields for (i) and (ii) should be disabled 15. Paragraph 9C: the boxes for CAR Form SIP and CAR Form RLAS are mutually exclusive 16. Paragraph 9D: if the box for OR [] Tenant to remain is checked, the field for 5(or ) should be disabled 17. Paragraph 31: the boxes for AM and PM are mutually exclusive 18. On page 10: Paragraph beginning with ( / ) (Do not initial below signatures following paragraph 32, the boxes for AM and PM are mutually exclusive 19. In the Escrow Holder box on page 10, boxes for Department of Business Oversight, Department of Insurance and Bureau of Real Estate are mutually exclusive 11 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Auto-Add Addendum If a box is checked indicating the inclusion of another form, zipform Plus will import that form into the transaction, while continuing to display the current form. If the box is subsequently unchecked by the user, zipform Plus will do nothing, (i.e. it will leave the form included). For example, on Section 5B (Addenda and Advisories) of the new RPA, if you mark an X for the Statewide Buyer and Seller Advisory (SBSA), this form will be automatically added to the transaction. If you remove the X from section 5B, the SBSA will not be removed from the transaction. Users will need to remove it manually from their transaction s forms list. Other sections where auto-add addendum is used are: Section 3 (D) Seller Financing Section 4 Sale of Buyer s Property Section 5 Addenda and Advisories Section 9 (C and D) Closing and Possession Section 31 Expiration of Offer Section 32 Acceptance of Offer 12 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Text Overflow Addendum While in the California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (C.A.R. Form RPA-CA), the text over flow feature will automatically pull extra text into the Text Overflow Addendum (C.A.R. Form TOA). 1. Type in your comments in areas such as 3E of the RPA. 2. Once you have finished, click on Save as PDF on your toolbar. 3. Click on Save In Transaction. 4. Documents will be converted into PDF and placed in the transaction folder. 13 Top Tips zipform Plus &
5. Click to open the PDF. 6. The last page of the PDF copy will show the additional comments in the C.A.R. Form TOA. Please note: The TOA appears in any PDF generated from zipform such as email or digital signature! Other RPA sections where TOA is used are: Section 5(A) - Other Section 6 Other Terms Section 7(A1 A3) Inspections, Reports and Certificates Section 8(B and C) Items Included in Sale and Items Excluded From Sale 14 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Service Providers available inside RPA Service providers are conveniently in your dropdown menu! 1. Section 4, item A4: 2. Section 4, item D6: Clauses Common paragraphs, sentences or phrases can be saved and inserted into form fields quickly. Create and save clauses using the Clauses button on the Transactions page. How to insert a clause: 1. Click on a form field 2. Click the gray pencil button 3. Click the Insert Clause button 4. Select the Clause by Category and Title 5. Click Insert 15 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Smart Form Features in the RPA-CA Form Auto-Add Addendum If a box is checked on a form indicating the inclusion of another form into a transaction, then zipform Plus will import that form into the transaction, while continuing to display the current form. If the box is subsequently unchecked by the user, zipform Plus will do nothing, (i.e. it will leave the form included). For example, on Section 5B (Addenda and Advisories) of the new RPA, if you mark an X for the Statewide Buyer and Seller Advisory (SBSA), this form will be automatically added to the transaction. If you remove the X from section 5B, the SBSA will not be removed from the transaction. Users will need to remove it manually from their transaction s forms list. 16 Top Tips zipform Plus &
History Tab Learn about the activity in your transaction by using the History tab in zipform. The History tab allows you to see the overview of what has happened in your transaction, including emails and faxes you have sent from inside zipform. 17 Top Tips zipform Plus &
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Sharing zipform Plus makes it easy to share and connect with clients, agents and Service Providers from inside your transaction! zipvault makes it easy to store documents and files securely online with zipform Plus. Adding a document to zipvault activates extended storage for the file, an expiration date that can be controlled, and securely store files online. Sharing using ziplogix Community Share forms online with anyone you invite to your custom ziplogix Community. Allow buyers, sellers, even other zipform agents, to collaborate in real time with you, view documents and help complete zipform forms. ziplogix Community makes it easy to ensure information entered in contracts is timely, accurate, and professional. 19 Top Tips zipform Plus &
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Join ziplogix Community Once documents have been shared, the person you are sharing with will need to create an account, allowing that person to view documents or update information on contracts. Creating an account is easy, allowing seamless collaboration! 21 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Activate zipvault Did you know your zipform transactions save for 14 months? Need more time? zipvault saves for 5 years! Tip! When you use ziplogix Digital Ink or DocuSign, the executed copy is automatically uploaded into your transaction, activating zipvault! 6 ways to activate zipvault 1. Click the Add Document to upload a file from your computer and browse files in your computer 2. Use the Email to zipform or Fax Coversheet features on the advanced File Menu 3. Click the Save as PDF and select the documents you would like to turn into a PDF 4. Signed forms sent using e-sign (ziplogix Digital Ink, TouchSign or DocuSign) are added automatically to a new signed folder. 5. Click on Collaborate which allows anyone you want to view the documents. This is a great way to share documents without worrying about email size Tip! Files will be available until you delete it from the transaction or until the Expiration Date (whichever comes first).always make sure to check the expiration date once you ve uploaded the document. This should change to 5 years 1 4 6 Tip 3 5 22 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Sending via email or fax No need to download a document and send it from your personal email or fax. You can email and fax from inside zipform. Best of all, it s FREE! 1. Click the Send icon on your toolbar 2. Select which method you d like to use to send (email or fax) 3. Select the forms you wish to send 4. Using the address book button, select your client s information from the address book 5. Click Send button 2 5 4 3 Tip! If you want to send the Coversheet only, click on the dropdown next to the transaction name and click on send! 23 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Tips & Tricks Plan ahead! Customize your account before you start creating transactions. Add Your Photo Add your picture so it is included in every email. 1. Click on your name 2. Click on View Profile 3. Click on Add Photo and browse your computer for the photo *(maximum size 3MB) Tip! Customize your email signature by adding an Agent photo! Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 24 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Email Signature Step 1 Add your branding and website links to your zipform emails with custom HTML email signatures. 1. Click on your name 2. Click on View Profile 3. Scroll down to Email Signatures 4. Enter the information you wish to appear on your e-mail signature Tip! Customize your email signature by clicking the last icon on the tool bar to add your photo Step 1 Tip! Step 2 Using Forms Advisor Curious about which forms to use in a transaction? Answer the series of questions pertaining to clients, property and the transaction to get recommended forms! 1. Click Forms Advisor button from the Home Screen of zipform Plus. 2. Select Transaction Type (ex: Buyer Representation, Listing, Lease, or Other) 3. Answer each questions and provide answers by either clicking on dropdown options or changing responses using Yes/No buttons 4. Select Accept Selected Items when you have finished visiting a section of the questionnaire (Note: Visit each tab and review the questions that are appropriate for your transaction type) 5. Click Summary/Get Forms tab to confirm your answers and click I Accept button 6. Click Get Recommended Forms 25 Top Tips zipform Plus &
7. Click Create New Transaction to bring recommended forms back into zipform Plus (you can also apply to an existing transaction) 8. Open the transaction from the Home Screen of zipform Plus to fill out your forms 1 Tip! Save the recommended forms as a new transaction or as an existing transaction! 7 26 Top Tips zipform Plus &
ziplogix Digital Ink Featured within zipform, a solution for a true paperless transaction. Sending documents for electronic signatures will reduce signing errors, save you time and money. You can complete signing documents faster while avoiding printing, faxing or driving around town! How to send document for electronic signatures 1. Open a zipform transaction 2. Click e-sign button 3. Choose Sign on the drop-down menu 1 4. Select the zipform and PDF forms you want to send 5. Click Next button 27 Top Tips zipform Plus &
6. Highlight a check mark next to each recipient you want to invite for e- sign. Make sure to put in the signer s First Name, Last Name and Email 7. Click Done button 8. Drag and drop to arrange signing order. 7 Tip! Drag one signer on top of the other to provide both signers with the option to sign at the same time. Optional: Check the CC List box if you would like ziplogix Digital Ink to automatically deliver an email with the final executed documents attached as a PDF once all signers have finished signing Optional: Check the Verify ID box if you would like to confirm a signer s identity using independent third party identity verification. 9. Click Next 9 8 28 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Add Signature Tags to Forms Most C.A.R. Forms are pre-tagged and ready to send! Always make sure to review your forms, and remember to drop manually drag and drop tasks for your PDF documents. 1. Click Add Signatures/Task button from the ziplogix Digital Ink dashboard 2. Locate the PDF document from the Documents List drop-down 3. Select the first party on your list and start drag and dropping signature tags by using the options under Signature Tasks 4. Click on Send 1. Type in the subject of your email in Title 2. Edit the email message to add text, including your contact information 3. Click Send Now 29 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Signing documents using ziplogix Digital Ink Documents can be signed from an ipad, tablet or computer that has internet connection! 1. Check e-mail 2. Click on the URL (link) provided 3. A window will appear to read and accept legal consent a. Click to accept the legal consent b. Click Next to continue 4. Create a signing password and select (or draw) your signature c. Select your Signing Password d. Select a signature font OR draw your signature e. Click On to View/Sign 30 Top Tips zipform Plus &
f. Choose your pace! You can click on Let me Review to scroll through documents at your own pace or click on Go! to jump to the signing and initials areas g. Click on the flag and your signature/initial will appear! 31 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Note: Optional fields, such as check boxes or optional initials, will be highlighted in blue instead of yellow, and will have the Optional tag. Read the contract carefully before making your selection you may be asked to select only one optional field out of many. h. Click Finish to complete the signing process when prompted Not yet ready to commit to these contracts? Click Stay Here to continue to review the contracts. i. Click Finish Signing to complete signature process Congratulations! Signing is complete. Click Review to see a copy of the signed documents, complete with time and date stamps and digitally signed seals. 32 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Access Forms Signed with ziplogix Digital Ink 1. Check your e-mail 2. Log-in to zipform and open the transaction. A manila folder will appear with the completed files inside 3. A new notification with direct link to the document appears 33 Top Tips zipform Plus &
Check Status Review progress, make changes or cancel the signature packet! Tip! You can also check the status of your ziplogix Digital Ink submission by clicking on Notifications button on your zipform home screen! 34 Top Tips zipform Plus &
ziplogix Digital Ink and Entities While filling out the RPA when there is an entity acting as buyer or seller, follow these steps to include both the entity and signer on your form! 1. Fill out the RCSD. 2. Fill out your RPA with the entities full name. 3. Click on e-sign on the toolbar. In the Transaction Parties window, delete the entity name and replace with the signer s name. 4. Click on Done, then Next 5. Click Send 35 Top Tips zipform Plus &
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