By the Top AI Tools for Realtors editorial team
Legality checked against the ESIGN Act & NAR guidance · Last updated July 2, 2026
If you're an agent still chasing wet signatures across town, you're losing deals to the agent who sent a purchase agreement by text and had it signed before dinner. The good news: an electronic signature for real estate is fully legal and binding in all 50 states — and the right tool pays for itself the first time a buyer signs an offer from their phone. This guide skips the generic "top 15 e-sign apps" padding (nobody in real estate uses enterprise contract-lifecycle software) and focuses on the tools agents actually reach for: DocuSign, Dotloop, SkySlope/Authentisign, zipForm Plus, plus lower-cost picks like SignWell and Signaturely. Below you'll find a sortable comparison table with real 2026 pricing, a fit-finder that recommends a tool in four questions, a plain-English ESIGN Act + UETA legality box, and honest reviews of all ten.
Quick answer: yes, e-signatures are legal for real estate
Under the federal ESIGN Act and UETA, an e-signed purchase agreement, listing agreement or disclosure carries the same legal weight as a pen signature. The only common exception is documents that must be notarized — those need an in-person notary or a state-approved remote online notarization (RON) session.
The best e-signature tools for real estate at a glance
This is the only sortable, filterable e-sign comparison in the space — every competitor buries the same data in prose. Click any column header to sort, or filter by who it's best for, price and the real-estate features that matter: a free plan, unlimited signing, zipForm/MLS integration, transaction rooms, a mobile app and an audit trail. Pricing is the vendor's published 2026 figure; always confirm on their site.
| Tool ▲▼ | Best for ▲▼ | Starting price ▲▼ | Free plan ▲▼ | Unlimited signing ▲▼ | zipForm / MLS ▲▼ | Transaction rooms ▲▼ | Mobile app ▲▼ | Audit trail ▲▼ | Rating ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DocuSign |
Industry standard | $15/mo | ✗ Trial | ✗ Envelope-based | Via add-ons | ✓ Rooms | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★★ 4.7 |
 Dotloop |
All-in-one signing | $32/mo | ✓ Free tier | ✓ Flat / unlimited | ✓ MLS forms | ✓ Loops | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★★ 4.8 |
 SkySlope / Authentisign |
MLS & brokerage | Via MLS* | Via membership | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ MLS forms | ✓ SkySlope | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★★ 4.5 |
 zipForm Plus |
Forms + e-sign bundle | Via NAR* | Via membership | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Native forms | ✓ Transactions | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★☆ 4.3 |
 Dropbox Sign |
Simple & affordable | $15/mo | ✓ 3 docs/mo | ✓ On paid | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★☆ 4.4 |
 PandaDoc |
Redlining & commenting | $20/mo | ✓ Free e-sign | ✓ | Via Zapier | Workspaces | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★★ 4.5 |
 SignWell |
Best free / low-cost | $10/mo | ✓ 3 docs/mo | ✓ On paid | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
 Signaturely |
Cheap alternative | $16/mo | ✓ 3 docs/mo | ✓ $24 Business | ✗ | ✗ | Web app | ✓ | ★★★★☆ 4.4 |
 BoldSign |
Teams & branding | $15/mo | ✓ Free plan | ✓ | ✗ (API) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★☆ 4.4 |
 Adobe Acrobat Sign |
Already on Acrobat | $22.99/mo | ✗ Trial | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ★★★★☆ 4.3 |
*SkySlope/Authentisign and zipForm Plus are frequently bundled free through your MLS, state association or brokerage — check your member benefits before paying. Prices are typical 2026 entry points and change often; confirm with each vendor.
Which e-sign tool fits you? (4-question fit-finder)
Answer four quick questions and we'll point you to the tool that fits your business — no email required. It's the interactive picker nobody else in this space has.
What is electronic signature software for real estate?
Electronic signature software for real estate lets agents and their clients sign contracts and disclosures digitally — legally, from any device — instead of printing, signing by hand, and scanning. You upload a form (or pull it from your MLS), drop in signature, initial and date fields, send a secure link, and every party signs from a phone, tablet or laptop. The finished document comes back as an executed PDF with a tamper-evident audit trail that records who signed, when, and from where.
So why not just email a PDF and let people sign with a stylus? Because a scribbled PDF is a legal weak spot: there's no proof of intent, no record of consent, no timestamped audit trail, and nothing stopping a page from being swapped after the fact. A dedicated e-sign tool captures all of that automatically — which is exactly what makes an esign for realtors workflow both faster and more defensible than a plain PDF. The best tools add the real-estate plumbing generic apps lack: reusable templates for your state's forms, zipForm/MLS integration so association forms flow straight into signing, and transaction rooms that keep every document for a deal in one shareable place your broker and TC can see.
Are electronic signatures legal for real estate? (ESIGN Act + UETA)
Yes — and this is the single biggest trust question agents and clients ask, so it's worth getting exactly right. Two laws make an electronic signature for real estate contracts as binding as ink:
The ESIGN Act (2000) — a federal law giving electronic signatures and records the same legal effect as paper ones in interstate and foreign commerce. UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) — adopted by 49 states plus DC (New York uses its own equivalent statute), it says a record or signature can't be denied legal effect just because it's electronic.
Together they mean e-signed purchase agreements, listing agreements, addenda and most disclosures are legally binding in all 50 states. This is settled law that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recognizes in its digital-closings and remote-notarization guidance — so you can reassure a nervous client with confidence.
Meet these four and your e-signed contract is enforceable. Reputable tools handle all four automatically — the reason a proper e-sign platform beats a hand-signed PDF legally, not just for speed.
When you still need a wet signature or a notary (RON)
E-signatures cover the vast majority of a transaction, but a few documents require notarization — typically the deed and certain closing documents. A standard e-signature isn't a notarization. You have two compliant paths: a traditional in-person notary, or remote online notarization (RON), where a commissioned notary verifies identity and notarizes over live video. RON is now authorized in most states, and NAR actively tracks its expansion for digital closings. A handful of lenders, title companies or counties still ask for wet-ink originals on specific documents, so confirm local requirements before a closing. For everything up to the closing table — offers, counters, disclosures, addenda — e-signing is the norm.
How e-signing a real estate contract works (step by step)
The workflow is nearly identical across every tool. Here's the five-step path from a blank form to a fully executed, audit-trailed contract:
Prepare or import the form. Upload a PDF, pull a state/association form via zipForm or your MLS, or start from a saved template.
Add signers & fields. Add each party, then drag signature, initial, date and text fields exactly where they go.
Send. Signers get a secure link by email or text — no account needed — and you set the signing order.
Sign on any device. Each party consents, then draws, types or applies a saved signature from a phone or laptop.
Get the copy & audit trail. Everyone receives the executed PDF and a certificate of completion — your proof of validity.
Good tools add real-time status ("Sarah viewed, hasn't signed"), automatic reminders, and storage of the finished document in a transaction room. Once you build templates for your state's standard forms, sending a full offer packet takes a couple of minutes. For where e-signing fits in the bigger picture, see our real estate transaction checklist — signatures are the gate between "under contract" and closing.
The best electronic signature tools for real estate agents (reviewed)
Ten tools, in the order most agents should consider them. We lead with the tools agents actually get through their MLS, brokerage and transaction platforms — then the cheaper picks for low-volume solo agents.
DocuSign — The industry standard
Best for: name recognition & anyone · ★★★★★ 4.7 · From $15/mo
Overview. DocuSign is the most recognized e-signature brand, and its DocuSign for Real Estate line is purpose-built for agents. Clients rarely blink at a DocuSign request, the mobile app is excellent, and Rooms for Real Estate adds full transaction management on top. The catch is the pricing model: DocuSign counts envelopes (a document set sent to sign), so high-volume agents can outgrow a plan fast — the main reason people search for DocuSign alternatives.
NAR-endorsed "DocuSign for REALTORS" plan Rooms for Real Estate transaction management Best-in-class mobile signing & audit trail
Real Estate Starter — $15/mo, 5 envelopes/mo DocuSign for REALTORS — ~$40/user/mo (NAR members) Real Estate (with Rooms) — ~$45/user/mo
Clients trust and recognize it instantly NAR-endorsed tier + optional transaction rooms
Envelope-based pricing gets expensive at volume State forms aren't bundled like zipForm/SkySlope
Who should pick it: agents who want the most recognized name, a polished mobile experience, and the option to add transaction rooms — and who sign at moderate volume or are NAR members eligible for the $40 plan.
Dotloop — Best all-in-one signing + transaction management
Best for: agents who want flat, unlimited signing · ★★★★★ 4.8 · From $32/mo
Overview. Owned by Zillow, Dotloop is our top pick for agents who want more than signing. It combines flat, unlimited e-signatures with full transaction management — every deal lives in a "loop" with documents, tasks, people and messaging in one place. The unlimited model is the headline: unlike DocuSign's envelope counting, you sign as much as you want for a flat fee, which is why the certinal.com-style "Dotloop vs DocuSign" comparison almost always comes down to pricing structure. Many brokerages provide Dotloop free to their agents.
Flat, unlimited signing — no envelope limits Transaction "loops" with tasks & sharing MLS/association form access & a free tier
Free tier for basic loops & signing Premium ~$32/mo (billed annually), unlimited Team & brokerage plans; often free via broker
Unlimited signing beats envelope pricing at volume Signing + transaction management in one place
More to learn than a pure signing app Best pricing requires annual billing
Who should pick it: active agents and teams who sign constantly and want the deal, not just the signature, managed in one system — especially anyone frustrated by envelope limits.
SkySlope / Authentisign (Lone Wolf) — Best if your MLS uses it
Best for: agents on association forms · ★★★★★ 4.5 · Often via MLS
Overview. SkySlope is a transaction-management platform whose built-in e-signature engine is Authentisign (now part of Lone Wolf Technologies). If your MLS, association or brokerage provides SkySlope or Authentisign, it's very often the right default: it already contains your state's forms, signing is unlimited, and everything stays audit-trailed and compliance-ready for your broker. The classic PAA "is Authentisign free for realtors?" usually answers itself — many boards bundle it with membership.
Authentisign e-sign built into SkySlope Native MLS/association forms + compliance review Broker-friendly audit trail & document storage
Frequently free via MLS/association/brokerage Otherwise a paid Lone Wolf subscription
Your state forms are already inside it Often free through your membership
Availability depends on your board/brokerage Interface less slick than DocuSign
Who should pick it: any agent whose MLS or brokerage already offers SkySlope/Authentisign — check first, because you may be paying for a tool you already have free.
zipForm Plus — Bundled forms + e-sign many agents already have
Best for: agents using NAR/association forms · ★★★★☆ 4.3 · Often via NAR
Overview. zipForm (now Lone Wolf Transactions, zipForm Edition) is the forms software a huge share of agents already get through NAR membership or their state association — and it includes built-in e-signing. If you're filling out your purchase agreement in zipForm anyway, signing right there means no exporting, re-uploading or paying for a second tool. It's less about being the flashiest e-sign app and more about being the one already sitting in your workflow with the correct, up-to-date state forms.
Official NAR/association forms built in Fill and sign in the same place Transactions (zipForm Edition) rooms & storage
Free with NAR or many state associations Otherwise a low annual Lone Wolf fee
You likely already have it via membership Forms + e-sign in one, no double entry
Interface feels dated next to DocuSign/Dotloop Signing UX is basic compared to specialists
Who should pick it: agents who already draft contracts in zipForm and want to sign without leaving it — especially if it's free through your association.
Dropbox Sign — Simple & affordable
Best for: clean, no-frills signing · ★★★★☆ 4.4 · From $15/mo
Overview. Formerly HelloSign, Dropbox Sign is a clean, reliable signing tool with one of the best free tiers (3 documents/month) and tight Dropbox integration for storing signed contracts. It has no real-estate forms or transaction rooms, so think of it as a great general e-sign tool that happens to work well for agents who just need to send and sign a PDF quickly and cheaply.
Generous free tier & simple interface Great if you already live in Dropbox
No MLS forms or transaction rooms Not real-estate-specific
Pricing: Free (3 docs/mo); Essentials ~$15/mo unlimited. Who should pick it: solo agents who want dead-simple, affordable signing and don't need forms or transaction management.
PandaDoc — Best for redlining & commenting
Best for: negotiating within the doc · ★★★★★ 4.5 · From $20/mo
Overview. PandaDoc is a document platform with strong e-signing plus commenting and redlining, so it shines when there's back-and-forth to negotiate inside the document itself. There's a free e-sign plan and reasonable paid tiers; zipForm/MLS forms aren't native, but you can connect workflows via Zapier. It's a good fit for agents who also send proposals, buyer guides and CMAs and want polished, trackable documents.
Redlining, commenting & doc analytics Free e-sign plan; polished templates
No native MLS forms or transaction rooms More than most agents need for pure signing
Pricing: Free e-sign; Essentials ~$20/mo; Business ~$49/user/mo. Who should pick it: agents and teams who negotiate inside documents and send lots of client-facing collateral.
SignWell — Best free / low-cost pick
Best for: budget solo agents · ★★★★★ 4.6 · From $10/mo
Overview. SignWell (formerly Docsketch) is the value champion: a genuinely usable free plan (3 documents/month), a clean interface, templates and reminders, and an inexpensive unlimited tier. No MLS forms or transaction rooms, but for a solo agent who signs a handful of documents a month and just wants a legally solid, audit-trailed signature without paying DocuSign prices, it's hard to beat. It's the tool the "electronic signature for real estate free" searchers are really looking for.
Excellent free tier; cheapest unlimited plan Fast to learn, templates & reminders included
No real-estate forms or transaction rooms Fewer integrations than the big names
Pricing: Free (3 docs/mo); paid from ~$10/mo unlimited. Who should pick it: budget-conscious solo agents and new agents who want legal, low-cost signing.
Signaturely — Best cheap alternative
Best for: simple monthly signing · ★★★★☆ 4.4 · Free / $16 / $24
Overview. Signaturely is another affordable, easy DocuSign alternative built around simplicity. The free plan covers 3 documents/month; the Personal ($16/mo) and Business ($24/mo) tiers add unlimited signing, templates and team features. Like the other value picks it lacks native MLS forms, but it's a clean, no-learning-curve option for agents who want a tidy signing experience at a low, predictable price.
Very easy to use; clear, low pricing Templates & team plans on Business tier
No MLS forms or transaction rooms Web-based; no dedicated mobile app
Who should pick it: solo agents who want the cheapest clean, unlimited signing and don't need real-estate-specific features.
BoldSign — Best for teams & branding
Best for: branded team signing · ★★★★☆ 4.4 · From $15/mo
Overview. BoldSign is a modern, developer-friendly e-sign tool with a strong free plan, a clear real-estate use-case library (leases, inspections, listing agreements, disclosures, tenant forms) and good team/branding controls. There are no native MLS forms, but its API and templates make it a nice fit for teams that want branded requests and to wire signing into their own systems. Its audit trail and compliance detail are genuinely thorough.
Solid free plan; strong branding & templates Detailed audit trail; good API for teams
No MLS forms or transaction rooms Less brand recognition with clients
Pricing: Free plan; paid from ~$15/user/mo. Who should pick it: small teams that want branded, well-audited signing and possibly some custom integration.
Adobe Acrobat Sign — If you already pay for Acrobat
Best for: existing Acrobat users · ★★★★☆ 4.3 · From $22.99/mo
Overview. If you already subscribe to Adobe Acrobat, Acrobat Sign is built in — so you can edit the PDF and collect signatures in one place without adding a tool. It's mature, secure and well-audited. It isn't real-estate-specific (no MLS forms or rooms), but for agents who live in Acrobat all day, it removes a step. For most agents a dedicated real-estate tool is a better primary choice; Acrobat Sign is the convenient add-on you may already own.
Included if you already pay for Acrobat Edit PDF + sign in one product
Not real-estate-specific; no forms/rooms Overkill if you only need to sign
Who should pick it: agents already paying for Adobe Acrobat who want signing without adding another subscription.
DocuSign alternatives for real estate: how to choose
"DocuSign alternatives real estate" is one of the most active searches — and on r/realtors the answer is usually the same: agents love DocuSign's polish but hit the wall on envelope-based pricing. Here's the simple framework for switching:
Envelope-based vs flat/unlimited. DocuSign and Adobe count sends; Dotloop, SkySlope/Authentisign and zipForm let you sign unlimited. If you're a high-volume listing agent, unlimited wins on cost. Do you need the state forms bundled? If yes, SkySlope/Authentisign or zipForm beat a generic tool because the forms are already inside. Do you want transaction management? Dotloop and DocuSign Rooms manage the whole deal; SignWell, Signaturely and Dropbox Sign only sign. How cheap do you need it? For low volume, SignWell and Signaturely deliver legal signing for a fraction of DocuSign's price.
When to switch: if you're regularly blowing past your envelope allowance, paying for DocuSign and a transaction platform, or your MLS already gives you Authentisign free — those are the three clearest signals to move.
What e-sign features real estate agents actually need
Ignore the enterprise checklist. For an agent, the features that matter are the ones tied to how a deal actually moves:
zipForm/MLS integration. Pull your state's forms straight into signing — no exporting or re-uploading. Reusable templates. Save your standard offer packet and send it in two minutes. Transaction rooms. Keep every document, task and party for a deal in one shareable place your broker and TC can review. Audit trail & certificate. IP, timestamps and consent recorded — your legal proof under ESIGN/UETA. Mobile app. Send and sign from the car, the open house, the closing table. No account required for signers. Clients should sign from a link without creating anything — friction kills speed. Security & compliance. Encryption, identity checks and records that satisfy your broker's compliance review. CRM integration. The signature request should flow from — and back into — your database. See our best real estate CRM guide, since many CRMs connect to Dotloop and DocuSign.
Common real estate documents you can e-sign
Practically every document an agent handles before the closing table can be e-signed under ESIGN/UETA:
Exclusive-right-to-sell and agency agreements.
Purchase and sale contracts, counteroffers.
Inspection, repair and contingency addenda.
Now standard practice for buyer representation.
Seller, agency & lead-based-paint disclosures.
Residential leases and tenant forms.
Unsure what a term like addendum, contingency or escrow means on a form? Our real estate terms glossary has plain-English definitions, and new agents chasing that first listing agreement will want our how to get listings guide.
How much does e-signature software cost for realtors?
Pricing splits into two models, and understanding the difference saves real money. Envelope-based tools (DocuSign) charge per document set sent — cheap at low volume, pricey when you're busy. Flat/unlimited tools (Dotloop, SkySlope/Authentisign, zipForm, and the value picks' paid tiers) charge a fixed monthly fee no matter how much you sign. Here's the 2026 landscape:
| Tier / model | Typical price | Model | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0 | 3 docs/mo, basic | SignWell, Signaturely, Dropbox Sign, PandaDoc, BoldSign |
| Budget unlimited | ~$10–$24/mo | Flat / unlimited | SignWell, Signaturely, Dropbox Sign |
| DocuSign Real Estate Starter | $15/mo | Envelope (5/mo) | DocuSign |
| Agent all-in-one | ~$32/mo | Flat / unlimited + rooms | Dotloop |
| DocuSign for REALTORS / Real Estate | ~$40–$45/user/mo | Envelope + Rooms | DocuSign (NAR-endorsed) |
| Bundled via membership | Often $0* | Unlimited | SkySlope/Authentisign, zipForm Plus |
*Included with many MLS, association or brokerage memberships. Always confirm current pricing with the vendor.
Bottom line: a busy agent almost always saves with a flat/unlimited plan — and may already have one free through their board. Only light, occasional senders come out ahead on DocuSign's entry envelope plan.
What agents actually say
We read the r/realtors threads and agent Facebook groups so you don't have to. A few patterns repeat:
DocuSign is the default clients trust — but "the envelope limits get me every busy month" is the most common gripe. Dotloop wins on "unlimited signing plus it manages the whole deal," especially for agents whose brokerage provides it free. SkySlope/Authentisign and zipForm get "why pay — it's free through my MLS and has my state forms" every time the topic comes up. The recurring lesson: check what your board and brokerage already give you before buying a standalone tool — a huge number of agents pay for what they already have.
After the signature: market the listing
Got the listing agreement signed? Now the real work starts — getting the property in front of buyers. The listings that sell fastest pair a clean signing workflow with standout marketing, and video is where most agents leave money on the table.
Sign the listing, then market it — VideoTour.ai
Turn listing photos into cinematic property tour videos in minutes. Sign the agreement in Dotloop or DocuSign, then have a scroll-stopping tour ready for social and your CRM the same afternoon.
Round out your stack with our real estate marketing plan template, send the signature request with a ready-made real estate email template, and keep everything on track with the transaction checklist. Want more agent software? See our best power dialer and CMA software roundups, or browse the full AI tools directory.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Under the federal ESIGN Act (2000) and UETA (adopted by 49 states plus DC), an electronic signature has the same legal force as a wet signature. E-signed purchase agreements, listing agreements and disclosures are legally binding in all 50 states, provided there is intent to sign, consent to transact electronically, attribution via an audit trail, and a retained record.
Yes. Purchase agreements, listing agreements, addenda and most disclosures can be signed in DocuSign or any ESIGN/UETA-compliant tool and are fully binding. The exception is documents that must be notarized (some deeds and closing paperwork) — those require an in-person notary or a state-authorized remote online notarization (RON) session, not a standard e-signature.
DocuSign's Real Estate Starter is about $15/month for 5 envelopes/month. DocuSign for REALTORS is roughly $40/user/month (NAR members only), and the Real Estate plan with Rooms runs about $45/user/month. Because DocuSign prices by envelope, heavy senders should compare it with flat, unlimited tools like Dotloop.
It depends on your setup. DocuSign is the recognized industry standard; Dotloop is best for flat, unlimited signing plus transaction management; SkySlope/Authentisign and zipForm Plus are best if your MLS or association already provides them with your state forms; and SignWell or Signaturely are the best cheap picks for low-volume solo agents. Use the fit-finder above to match your situation.
The strongest are Dotloop (flat, unlimited signing plus transaction rooms), SkySlope/Authentisign and zipForm Plus (bundled with MLS/association forms), PandaDoc (redlining and commenting), and lower-cost picks SignWell and Signaturely. Dotloop's unlimited pricing is the most common reason agents switch away from DocuSign's envelope model.
Often, but indirectly. Authentisign (now part of Lone Wolf) is frequently bundled free with your MLS, state association or brokerage membership — sometimes alongside zipForm. If it isn't included with your membership, it's available through a paid Lone Wolf subscription. Check your local board's member benefits before paying for a standalone e-sign tool.
Yes, widely — DocuSign is the most recognized name in agent e-signing. But in agent communities like r/realtors, Dotloop, SkySlope/Authentisign and zipForm are recommended just as often, usually because they include the state forms or transaction management agents already need. Most agents use whichever tool their MLS, brokerage or transaction platform provides.
Yes. In any e-sign tool you can draw your signature, type it in a signature font, or upload an image of your handwritten signature. Legally, validity comes from intent to sign and the audit trail (who signed, when, from what IP, with consent) — not from how the signature looks — so a typed name is just as binding as a drawn one.
Listing agreements, purchase and sale agreements, counteroffers and addenda, buyer-broker agreements, seller and lead-based-paint disclosures, agency disclosures, inspection/repair addenda, and residential leases can all be e-signed. Documents requiring notarization (some deeds and certain closing documents) still need a notary or a remote online notarization session.
A free tool (SignWell, Signaturely, Dropbox Sign or DocuSign's trial) is fine for a solo agent signing a handful of documents a month. Once you're consistently under contract you'll want a paid or unlimited plan for reusable templates, unlimited signing, a full audit trail, and — critically — zipForm/MLS integration or transaction rooms so the state forms flow straight into signing.
Final verdict: our top picks
If you want one answer: Dotloop is the best all-round e-signature tool for active agents in 2026 — flat, unlimited signing plus transaction management in one place. Want the most recognized name and NAR-endorsed pricing? DocuSign. Already on your MLS's forms? Use SkySlope/Authentisign or zipForm Plus — often free with membership. On a tight budget? SignWell or Signaturely deliver legal, audit-trailed signing for a fraction of the price.
Whichever you choose, e-signing is legal, binding and faster than paper everywhere it counts — so the only wrong move is still chasing wet signatures. Get the contract signed, then market the listing with VideoTour.ai and keep the deal on track with our transaction checklist.