Author Ben Scheible draws on his experience as an attorney and computer applications instructor in this timely examination of electronic, or paperless, transactions in real estate. This first-of-its-kind continuing education title explores e-signatures, digital signatures and security issues. The text reviews fundamental contract law basics and how they apply to electronic transactions. "The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act" (UETA), the E-sign Act and state laws that affect electronic transactions are also discussed. Benefits: * Notarization and acknowledgment issues, as well as transferring, storing and accessing electronic documents are discussed. * Learning Objectives and Glossary of key terms emphasize important concepts. * Figures illustrate the steps involved with various types of electronic transactions. * Practice Tips offer suggestions for using electronic transactions and overcoming the insecurity of using e-mail to create a contract * End-of-chapter quizzes reinforce the materil and identify topics requiring additional review. * Instructor Resources include final exam with answer key and a PowerPoint presentation with lecture outlines.