Instanet is adding a new feature they like to call the "Document Slicer". They've heard from many users that they often have single PDF files that contain multiple documents, which they want to be able to "slice" into separate documents. The Slicer allows users to manage the pages of a PDF within TransactionDesk/DocBox - saving selected pages to another PDF/document, deleting unwanted pages, etc.

Users will now be able to do this with virtually any PDF document that is in a Transaction or in the Documents/DocBox sections of the system.

Along with the Slicer, they have made an important update to another PDF management tool, the Document Markup tool. The Document Markup feature allows users to various tools, such as a text tool, line tool, freehand draw tool and highlighter, to markup PDF documents. Previously this was available only for Windows PC users. This new version works on virtually any popular device and browser combination, now allowing people to markup documents on Macs, tablets, and smart phones, as well as PCs.  A document with instructions and screen shots is attached. Here is a link to a video on the tools as well.

1. Change to how text boxes are "signed".
2. Participant Roles are now optional.
3. Faster load time.
4. Moved Participant order selection out of advanced options in the wizard, it is now always visible.
5. Importing contacts from transaction now allows you to import all types as long as they have a full name.
6. Confirmation page changes to always show the next button. And, keep the collapsible panels open.
7. Show the pop-up message and an arrow, automatically, when a signer finishes their signing.
8. Annotation and Markup panels are now sticky.
9. Show an arrow on the signers selection box in design when there are multiple signers.
10. Allow users to change participant email and invitation subject/message on the final step in the wizard.

• When a property goes into Pending status, the DOM stops tallying..that is a BIG Plus.
• Changing to Pending if no longer showing, not only follows MLS rules, but also saves time for both the Listing
• Agent/Showing Service and the party that is trying to show it by not making or receiving unnecessary communications about the property.
• If you are no longer showing it, make sure to let your Showing Service know this too - very common complaint. Then move it to Pending.
• If the transaction falls through and the Pending listing gets changed back to Active, this gives it much more exposure than a listing that has been sitting in Active while you wait for a closing. It comes back into auto-notification refreshed as an Active Listing.

• Changing a listing to Sold enables members to use them as Comps.
• Counts towards agent award reports (certain prop types).
• Keeps MLS data clean and accurate

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