Are You Reaping the Benefits of a Paperless Office?

As someone in their early twenties, I have grown up in the digital world; working with technology is the reality of my day-to-day life. Part of growing up in this digital world means I have adapted to electronic documents. I am better with a keyboard than I am with pen and paper, but this isn't the case for all. Some people, of all ages, still prefer signing their name on the dotted line with a ballpoint pen.

There are certainly circumstances where I prefer to use a pen and paper – when I was in school studying for a test or had to remember something important, physically writing it down always worked better. But there is one area where I believe digital documents and paperless transaction management systems come out on top – in business and, more specifically, the business of real estate.

Agents and brokers are constantly trying to juggle a million things at once: home sales and purchases, clients on one side of town, clients on the other. Needless to say, it can be challenging to stay organized and ensure you are on top of your game.

So how do you overcome the sometimes chaotic work day of an agent, the mounds of paperwork an admin is shuffling through and a broker's seemingly constant struggle to stay on top of their brokerage and focus their attention where it's needed? The answer lies within a paperless transaction management system.

Making the switch to a paperless office can seem inconvenient to some. After all, changing the way you operate is a big step and can be scary. Whenever an operational change is made, an opportunity for error is created; there could be pushback from staff and often there can be a steep learning curve. However, when you choose a paperless transaction management system that is right for your business, the transition will be easy and the benefits will far outweigh the risks.