In an effort to deliver electronic signature services to its members, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced Thursday its partnership with DocuSign, a provider of on-demand electronic signature solutions.

NAR said through this partnership, Realtors will have the ability to sign bids and closing documents online, making it possible to respond to buyers and sellers in a more rapid manner. As the official and exclusive provider of ESIGN services for NAR’s 1.2 million members under the REALTOR Benefits Program, DocuSign is designated to provide unique offers to these members through the new “ESIGN Advantage Promotion for Realtors.” This program includes both the capabilities of DocuSign for real estate standard edition and custom branding, enabling NAR members to tailor their account for a more personalized client experience.

“This unique value proposition will help Realtors, their clients and customers and the real estate business community use technology to their advantage,” said Bob Goldberg, SVP of marketing and business development, commercial services, and business specialties for NAR. “We’ve selected DocuSign because they have demonstrated real value to our members and have already established themselves as a market leader in the real estate segment. We are very excited that DocuSign is offering members access to a customized service through the REALTOR Benefits Program.”

According to Goldberg, the DocuSign e-signature process is safe, secure, easy to use, and legally compliant. By using DocuSign to complete agreements with buyers and sellers electronically, the old process of printing, faxing, and waiting for a returned fax is eliminated. Goldberg believes this convenience will help Realtors speed up sales transactions, increase client satisfaction, and maintain a competitive edge.

As one of nearly 30 companies offering practical solution for Realtors through NAR’s REALTOR Benefits Program, DocuSign will provide special pricing and offers to Realtors and is currently offering a special promotion to launch the relationship.

“Real estate has been one of DocuSign’s fastest-growing markets, and we will continue to deliver innovative valuable solutions that help real estate professionals be more productive and grow their businesses,” said Dave Thorpe, director of business development at DocuSign. “We are excited to make this special offer to the Realtors community and participate in NAR’s REALTOR Benefits Program. We view this endorsement as a testament to the value of DocuSign.”

DocuSign, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is the only Web-based service to securely automate and control the entire electronic document signing process and claims to be the leading provider of on-demand software services for electronic signature. Through its services, DocuSign hopes to empower individuals, small businesses, and global enterprises to operate faster and more efficiently, with greater profitability, enhanced security, and compliance. According to the company, more than 48 million signature events have been executed through DocuSign to date.