SkySlope is Bean Group's transaction management platform. SkySlope offers access to your files from your computer, phone, or tablet, incorporates its own digital signature application, and integrates tightly with ZipForms. With a color-coded system of notifications, SkySlope provides a much more intuitive view of your file status at any time, and gives agents round-the-clock access to SkySlope Support.
To access SkySlope:
Go to www.skyslope.com
Click on Login
Login with the credentials provided in your SkySlope welcome email
View the 1-hour introductory SkySlope video here: https://youtu.be/mo0XabKYz5k
Check the Training & Development Calendar on the homepage of i.bean for upcoming classes and webinars on SkySlope
Video tutorials are available here on i.bean in the folder below
Make use of the additional SkySlope training resources as needed -- remember, SkySlope provides 24/7 support!
SkySlope provides 24/7 support and should be your first point of contact for assistance with the program.
Please direct additional questions or concerns to skyslope@beangroup.com.
How is Earnest Money Handled and what is Escrow?
Escrow (you refer to it as Earnest Money) is our term for Deposit Checks.
Deposit your Escrow Check (Earnest Money) as you have in the past. Upload your form and Escrow Check to the Escrow 1 or Escrow 2 field on your checklist. Accounting will note in the comments area the date the check has been deposited. The uploaded check must match the check received.
How do I get funds released from Escrow for a Closing or a Fall Thru?
To request a check from Escrow for a closing, upload Bean Group’s “Escrow Check Request Form” found in Skyslope under Working Docs/Office Docs. Complete the form to confirm the amount held and where to mail the check. This form must be uploaded to the correct item on the checklist titled “Bean Group Request for Escrow Check” prompting the system to notify accounting that a check needs to be cut. When uploaded to this field the system automatically emails accounting that a check needs to be cut. Please note, if you upload the BG Request for Escrow Check form to the wrong item on the checklist, accounting will not be notified. Once the check has been prepared, you will receive an update from accounting via Skyslope. If you have not received an update, and you are expecting a check to be sent, please email accounting@beangroup.com to follow up.
Fall Thru’s are handled the exact same way except Escrow Funds will not be released unless you have also uploaded the “Earnest Money Authorization for Release of Deposit”. Again, make sure you have uploaded to the correct field on the checklist or accounting will not be notified. Once you have uploaded the required documents make sure you cancel the transaction.
What is a CDA and where do I find it?
The Commission Disbursement Authorization (CDA) is a form generated within Skyslope under the Commission tab. It must be completed and uploaded to your checklist with your closing documents in order to get paid.
Before generating the form make sure all the information is updated and correct. If anything needs to be updated, make the correction then click Submit to update the system. We’re looking for a correct Closing Date, Closing Price (Price shown on Settlement Statement) and Gross Commission (from Settlement Statement), to name a few.
The information you provide on the form confirms for accounting your Gross Commission (commission before split). We’re also looking for information about anyone else that may need to be paid out of your commission (ie: Referral Fee, TC or Licensed Assistant, etc.) This ensures your commission check is correct!!
What needs to be completed on the CDA?
The Mail to Address requested on the top of the form is our home office.
1150 Sagamore Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Payouts - the most important section - is where you list anyone that needs to be paid out of your side. If you’re the only one being paid, make sure you list yourself and your gross commission (commission before split). If you’re paying a referral fee or a TC, the total amounts listed should equal your gross commission.
Example: Your Gross Commission is $5,000
There is a referral fee of $1,000
Final entry would be Your name: $4,000, Referral Agent: $1,000 so it totals $5,000.
Accounting will not accept a CDA where amounts listed do not equal the Gross Commission on the Settlement Statement and your CDA.
Check out the video on i.beangroup to see the process step by step. It’s a “must view” timesaver and only takes a few minutes of your time!
How do I adjust my Gross Commission if there are concessions?
Under the commission tab under Listing and Sale Commission you have the ability to enter either a percentage or a dollar amount, not both. If you have a percentage listed, highlight your entry then click Delete. Enter the dollar amount of your commission in the field immediately to the right where you can see the $ sign. The Office Gross Commission will update as you make the change. Make sure you click Submit to update the system or it will disappear once you go to the next screen.