Linda, I’m with you. My husband has a very nice retirement and so my business is not my bread and butter. I am able to wait; although I do understand those who aren’t able to.
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Hello Everyone,
I’m glad that I saw this discussion. I have a signing with them tomorrow, Saturday, January 8, 2022.
Please advise, should I cancel or proceed with the signing and just wait the 60 days for payment.
The fee is $100 which is good compared to others that pay $75-$80 on average and is 6 minutes from my home.
I appreciate your advice.
Many Thanks !
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I would still take it, if you don’t mind the wait. You will get paid. They take longer but they pay better than a lot of other signing companies.
Never thought I’d see the day someone would consider $100 good for a refi package - especially considering the hoops required today as compared to when I did loan signings. And you’re right, the offer of $75-$80 is more an insult than a fee offer.
How it came about that companies say what they’ll pay rather than the notary stating what their fee is is beyond me. Try that with a plumber or electrician - I want you to come to my house, bring all materials required, and fix the issue I’m having…and oh, I’m paying you $75 to do it…yeah…right…good luck with that.
Sad state of affairs, this business.
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LindaH-Fl,
Thank you for your feedback. It is truly valued and is exactly what everyone is looking for in this forum.
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Thanks for the reminder. Notaries really need to rethink about how overly exploited they are. I did my part. Year 2022, I’m not getting in my car for less than $175. If I have go to max 30 miles $375-$400. And got the $375 today. The wear and tear on my car is tremendous. Not to mention that is is getting more and more dangerous to be on the road now.
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yeri2011- Thank you for your reply.
It was only 6 minutes away from my house and the $100 is much better than when they only offer $75-$85.
Nonetheless, Which for all of us, it’s an individual decision on what is acceptable to each notary. Others should NOT try to FORCE their OPINIONS on others. EVERYONE should do what is right for them PERIOD!!
VIPnotaryCO- Good for you!! You need to do what you feel is right for you and that’s it!
it’s an individual decision on what is acceptable to each notary. Others should NOT try to FORCE their OPINIONS on others.
EVERYONE should do what is right for them PERIOD!!
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Yes, they are net45/60.
I received direct business for a refinance. When I asked for $150 the guy nearly chocked
and said. “I can’t do that” How about $100. Can you explain this? I think that the state that you’re in has some effect on how much you will make. In my state even if you do a full purchase you will not get $300
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Jennjoneis
You are absolutely correct. I haven’t seen anywhere, especially any signing services, that offer to pay $375-$400. Those who CLAIM to get paid those fees must get signings from direct clients and not signing services.
REMEMBER FOLKS DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING THAT IS POSTED!
Again, EVERYONE needs to do what is good for them and not based on what others CLAIM they will accept or not accept or claim they will not get in their car for less than a certain amount of money.
Don’t base your business based on what others CLAIM in these forums !!!
DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU NOT BASED ON WHAT OTHERS CLAIM
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AMEN to the AMEN you are absolutely right
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@officiallynotarizedva is right - no one should base their business on what folks post in these forums - however, nor should they base their business on hiring parties who state “Lower your fee and you’ll get more business”
That’s the whole point of a good, solid business plan; develop a plan that tells you how much you need to sustain both your business AND you personally (for those who rely on this as sole income) then established your fees and stick to them.
I make my statements because I, for one, know what goes into these signings and what time and expertise is worth - and, IMO, $75 is not a fair fee - and no company can justify it to me as a fair fee for a full refi or purchase w/ scanbacks. I’m sorry - I don’t subscribe to the “take what I can get so I can get it” theory.
Business plan! It’s key to success.
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Absolutely accurate, LindaH-FL.
As with any ‘public’ forum, there are good-intentioned contributors/posters and potentially bad-intentioned contributors/posters.
This is the precise reason WHY you’ll read within my posts to ALWAYS remember to gather your information from multiples RELIABLE sources. After gathering all the input, evaluate the data you’ve amassed and then make the determination of what is truthful & accurate. At that point, you may have sufficiently prepared yourself to make a viable decision . . .
Each Notary Café Member owes it to themselves & their business to always maintain an active critical thinking process.
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In addition, there are some Notary Café Members who own Signing Services [SSs], but who present themselves as individuals. => Some of those will identify they’re making large fees to generate interest in them or a business they’re endeavoring to launch. OR, they’ll advocate to accept low fees to increase their portion of the Profit. [NOTE: This is not directed to any one individual or SS]
A good question to ask oneself is: What does this individual stand to gain as a result of their input? Is it in your best interest that they’re offering the info? Or, is it something else?
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If one allows another to spoon-feed them, one can never be certain of the quality of the nutrition on the spoon. Instead, teach yourself how to fish . . .
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cNsa5- BRAVO !!! WELL STATED !!!
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Hi Cari,
I will need your help very soon .
Thank you.
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I completed a signing with them and was paid on time. They were easy to communicate with and have good pay in my experience
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I am done several signings for them, always pay on time.
Yes one time. And it will remain one time for all time. I have shared my experience with this company previously. they did pay for my assignment on the 60th day (unacceptable) after I shared with them that 60 days does not necessarily mean two months. But earlier this week there was another chapter added to the story.
They sent me ANOTHER check for the signing via Echecks. Same signing, I know the signers, same order number, blah blah blah. I wrote the owner back and indicated this pretty much proves what an incompetent bunch of boobs you clown are. Of course I didn’t print the check; and I see today that it has been marked “printed”.
LMAO!
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