What do y’all do if you accepted an assignment that you thought was closer but it’s an 1 1/2 drive one way. $100. I really want to ask for more money…
I’ve encountered this situation several times myself. My approach is to clearly state that the time to accept an assignment is very limited, so it’s easy to make a mistake regarding the distance. I sincerely apologize for the oversight, emphasizing that I didn’t fully realize how far the location was when I initially accepted. Following this, I politely inquire if they are willing to discuss adjusting the fee to reflect the actual travel time and distance involved. If they are not amenable to a fee adjustment, I respectfully request to be removed from the assignment, making sure to express my apologies for any inconvenience my initial acceptance may have caused them. It’s my belief that these companies are very much aware of this common issue and are strategically calculating the likelihood that some LSAs will accept these assignments at the initially offered rate, essentially gambling on the willingness of notaries to accept less-than-ideal terms.
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@carrieh0829 It’s in your best interest, as a business owner, to renegotiate the Fee for this Signing Order [SO].
The procedure I implemented years ago mirrors the one delineated above.
Best wishes & please do return & apprise us of your results!
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Thank you both! I followed your advice and was given a higher rate.
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@carrieh0829 
CONGRATULATIONS!
This is one of the steps that assist you in continuing to develop your professional business negotiating skills & engendering loyalty (where it can possibly be found these days) with your clients.
Also, 
Thank You for returning with your update!
Hope your signing appointment completes smoothly & successfully.
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Negotiating in business is extremely important and aquired gift. My Uncle taught me liars poker when I was very young and found those skills helpful. 
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@carrieh0829 Thank you for your question and sharing feedback on the outcome. It is said, knowledge is power, but you just confirmed that applied knowledge is the real power. It’s inspiring to see how proactive problem-solving can lead to positive results. Your willingness to share your experience benefits the community by providing valuable insights and strategies for similar situations. Building upon each other’s experiences and knowledge is what makes our community thrive, and it’s truly inspiring to see how collectively we can support one another’s success. By sharing our insights and strategies, we empower each other to navigate challenges and achieve financial well-being, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and prosper.
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You contact scheduling and say I didn’t realize the excessive drive time and my fee for this would be X.
Maybe they say okay and maybe the day we will remove you and re~assign I.
If it happens a lot with the same service that’s not good,
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@alice2uworld Yes, it certainly is . . . & that’s why I often express the importance of developing & maintaining a ‘business owner’ demeanor & to create a viable Schedule of Fees for pricing professional services as noted within my post above. 
Thank You!
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I don’t except anything over 45 min drive I live in St Louis MO I get 100 for some that are 20 mins away no way would I drive 1 1/2
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It’s really a problem of how the system is working in handing out assignments. As you stated, we don’t have much time to decide whether to accept an offer, not accept it or counteroffer. Mistakes are made in this process, in that we don’t always have time to make the most logical decision (for us). For example, I have accepted offers, only to realize afterward that I already had something scheduled for that date and time. In the time it takes you to check your calendar before accepting an offer, you could lose out on it. In that respect, the system is flawed, The signing services and title companies don’t seem inclined to change their current methods of awarding assignments, so it’s something that we have to live with. As you say, in such situations, you just have to back out gracefully, honestly explaining your reasons, and do it as soon as possible so no time is lost in getting it reassigned.
I just recently accepted an offer with out paying attention to the distance
I emailed them back apologizing for the oversight and asked for a higher fee.
You did the right thing. You’ve got to be fair to yourself. I think the best course of action is to let the Signing Service know asap that you made a mistake and that you’re giving it back or, that you’ll do it for an appropriate fee. If the timing of the job is imminent, say, in the next 30 minutes or so, then, you probably have to take it, in fairness to all concerned. JMO
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@carrieh0829 @vking4847 Concur 
percent with Bobby-CA 
as also noted in my post above . . .
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