Got Disclosures? Try Dropbox for Drop Dead Simple File Sharing

There’s no shortage of file sharing applications out there these days. So how has Dropbox, which just started last year, already gotten 2 million users?  The answer: a drop dead simple file sharing system. If you’ve ever had to send large files to other agents or clients, you’ve probably wished for an easier way.  That easier way is here.

It honestly couldn’t be simpler: after a very quick install, you’ll have a dropbox folder on your computer.  Just drag your files into the folder, and they’re automatically backed up and available on any other computer or mobile device.

Want to share files? Just drag them into your folder, then invite people to them. You can also send them a link to a specific file in your Dropbox folder.  Want to share disclosures with another agent? Just email them the link.  Want to share files with your assistant or team members? Once they have access to your folder, all you need to do is drop files in there and you’re done.

Need a backup solution? All the files in your dropbox folder are automatically backed up to their secure servers.  Perfect for everything from transaction documents, to your music and video collections.

As they say on their website, Dropbox replaces:

• Emailing file attachments to yourself and other people
• Using USB drives
• Renaming files to keep a history of previous versions
• Complicated backup software

The best part? It’s free for up to 2 gigabytes of file sharing.  So if you use it just for real estate documents, you should be able to fit quite a few transactions before paying a penny.  The 50 gigabyte plan is $9.99, and the 100 gigabyte plan is $19.99 per month.

If you’re wondering why I sound like such a cheerleader about Dropbox, I have to admit I have an ulterior motive: I’m emailing this post to my brother, who’s also in real estate. I’ve been trying to convince him to use it for weeks instead of uploading things to a server we share, but so far no luck