FRASER, Mich., Oct. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- zipLogix, creator of zipForm®, the real estate industry's leading forms software, today announced that SWMRIC, LLC, a regional information center, has joined the growing list of organizations that have chosen to provide zipForm® 6 Professional, zipLogix Digital Ink®, zipVault® and zipForm® MLS-Connect as membership benefits. These zipLogix solutions will work together to provide SWMRIC's more than 5,200 agent and broker members with numerous time- and cost-saving benefits.
SMWRIC, LLC includes the following Michigan Real Estate Associations and Boards:
- Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS®
- Branch County Association of REALTORS®
- Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS®
- Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS®
- Hillsdale County Board of REALTORS®
- Mason-Oceana-Manistee Board of REALTORS®
- Montcalm County Association of REALTORS®
- St. Joseph County Association of REALTORS®
- Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
- West Central Association of REALTORS®
- West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS®
SWMRIC has selected zipForm 6 Professional (online version), the software which transforms the traditional paper-based approach to real estate transactions into a streamlined electronic process that automates form completion. The solution's web-based platform provides user convenience as well as immediate access to the latest form versions. By also electing to provide zipForm MLS-Connect, SWMRIC is offering its members increased functionality along with the ability to import data directly from the MLS database.
"Four of our eleven Member Associations were already using zipForm 6 Professional and this provided SWMRIC an opportunity to provide this tool to all of our users, as well as add the additional tools for electronic signatures and the digital storage of the transaction documents," commented Gary Walter, SWMRIC President and COO. "We are looking forward to providing our users with a product grouping that will assist them in being more efficient and effective with their clients and customers and more productive in their real estate business."
Assisting its software users in green and paperless initiatives has been an objective of zipLogix. To help reach this same goal, SWMRIC has elected to add zipLogix Digital Ink electronic signature service to its member benefits. This reaffirms SWMRIC's commitment to provide members with the best tools to grow their business while improving the bottom line and conserving the environment. With zipLogix Digital Ink, users are able to track, manage and retain signatures online.
SWMRIC is also providing zipVault, a user-friendly, cost-effective online document storage tool. zipVault is designed to assist agents in managing their transactions by organizing and storing all related documents directly within the zipForm 6 Professional (online) program.
With its extensive knowledge of the way real estate professionals do business, zipLogix is continuously developing and enhancing its suite of tools. For more information on solutions for today's real estate industry or to discuss association partnership opportunities, contact Wendy Waldrep at 888-318-2660 X130 or wwaldrep@ziplogix.com.
About zipLogix
The zipLogix family of tech-savvy products is the recognized industry standard for electronic real estate forms and transaction management system that are currently used by more real estate professionals than any other real estate software program. zipForm® is the exclusive and official forms software of the National Association of REALTORS®. zipLogix also offers relay®, the web-based transaction management system. zipLogix provides transaction solutions to real estate professionals that enhance the value of services they deliver to their clients while improving productivity and efficiency.
zipLogix a subsidiary of Real Estate Business Services, Inc. (REBS) and is a joint venture between REBS and the National Association of REALTORS®.
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