Use case
PDF editor for realtors
Real estate runs on PDFs — here's what realtors actually do with them, and what each costs:
• **Combine inspection + title + HOA into one buyer packet** — /merge, free. • **Fill a state purchase agreement without installing Acrobat** — /edit (AcroForm + free-text overlay), free. • **Get a cross-country buyer's signature on the counteroffer by 5pm** — /sign, 3 coins per signer, legally binding in all 50 states. • **Compress the fully-signed packet so MLS accepts it under 5 MB** — /compress Strong preset, 1 coin. • **Digitize an old disclosure scan so it's searchable by keyword** — /ocr, 3 coins.
A solo agent closing 3-5 deals a month at ~50 ops each uses ~50 paid operations. Saver pack ($7.99, 200 coins) covers 3-4 months. Annual total: $25-$40 compared to $100-$300 for equivalent subscription stacks. Brokerage-scale usage benefits more from the API — same coin pool, scripted MLS-compress pipelines.
Free tools cover ~70% of realtor workflow (merge, split, fill, rotate, watermark). Compression, e-sign, OCR, and conversions are the only paid operations in a typical closing cycle.
How it works
- 1New listing? /merge the disclosure + inspection + HOA docs into one buyer packet. Free.
- 2Offer coming in? /edit the purchase agreement AcroForm. Free.
- 3Counteroffer needs signatures? /sign with buyer + co-agent emails. 3 coins each, audit trail included.
- 4Signed packet over 5 MB for MLS? /compress with Strong preset. 1 coin.
- 5Stuck with a scanned disclosure you can't search? /ocr. 3 coins. Done.
Frequently asked
AcroForm fields — do they work?+
Yes, all standard AcroForm fields fill correctly. XFA (Adobe proprietary) support is partial; for heavy XFA forms, open in Acrobat instead.
Typical realtor monthly cost?+
A solo agent closing 3-5 deals/month at ~50 ops each uses ~50 coin-ops/month. Saver pack ($7.99, 200 coins) lasts 3-4 months. Annual cost: $25-$40 vs $100+ for subscription alternatives.
MLS image size limits?+
/compress Strong preset reliably hits under 5MB for most packets. If you need under 2MB, use Strong + downsample images to 96dpi in advanced options.
State-specific form libraries?+
Not yet — forms stay in the client's possession and you upload your current version. A template library is on the Phase 6 roadmap.
Digital signature legality for real estate?+
E-signatures are valid for real estate transactions in all 50 US states under UETA / E-SIGN. Check local rules for specific asset types (e.g., wills).
Why PennyPDF
- No subscription. Ever.
- Coins never expire — use them in 5 years.
- Client-side processing for 14 of 22 tools.
- No watermarks at any tier.
- Per-operation pricing, shown before you click.
- Same coins for web + public API.