# Finding work as a signing agent **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [February 27, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finding-work-as-a-signing-agent/38910 "2023-02-27T11:08:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mrnotary357](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@mrnotary357](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/mrnotary357)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finding-work-as-a-signing-agent/38910/1 "2023-02-27T11:08:36Z")
how can i find work as a signing agent? ---
**Author:** ![ewing\_joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/ewing_joe/32/33581_2.png) [@ewing\_joe](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/ewing_joe)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finding-work-as-a-signing-agent/38910/2 "2023-02-27T15:52:05Z")
I’m sure everyone on this site is wondering the same thing as you. I, too, would be interested in hearing where a highly trained loan signing agent is finding good-paying assignments. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finding-work-as-a-signing-agent/38910/3 "2023-02-27T16:05:08Z")
@mrnotary357 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forums! How long have you been a business owner in this business sector? If you’re new, you’ll be able to **locate information that will be of great assistance to you** within the following threads: > [@Temper your expectations](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831): > > To preface this, I’ve been a lurker on these forums for quite some time and I’ve noticed a ton of expectations lately that seem too unrealistic. I’m a NSA out of Michigan and have been one for the past 7 years. I usually pull in at least 8k worth of business every month but it takes a LONG time to get to that point. I see a ton of newer notaries looking to make fast money or expecting SS or TC to come to them over seasoned notaries while they have very little experience. A few tips that I’d sug… > [@I need help with calculating the true costs of doing business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/i-need-help-with-calculating-the-true-costs-of-doing-business/29848/5): > > It would be in your best interest to jot down all of the expenses associated with performing the services you provide within your service region to determine a baseline operating cost. Then, at that point, you can calculate the fees that will generate a net profit to determine if you’ll have a Profit or sustain a Loss at that rate. There are many items to consider within your Overhead calculations. Here are a few to get you started: • telephone expenses including cell phone equipment and month… > [@Starting to hate doing this work](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/starting-to-hate-doing-this-work/23162): > > I am just beyond frustrated with this industry. I do this as a part time gig to pay bills, I teach full time, but this industry is just asking for too much and pays too little. They really want me to do a refinance for 100 bucks that has 200 pages and want me to travel there. ALL the signing services are paying less. A refinance no matter how big should be no lower than 100 but these services constantly yelling me te the average is $80. Gas prices in my area are $3+. What idiots are out here doi… ====== Here is an image to help you locate the _nearly invisible_ **Magnifying Glass** to access the GOLDMINE of data. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/6/e/6e858c15360a64dd1c88561efee1c576000d3f7b.png) This GOLDMINE is located within the database in **Notary Cafe** forums that is already present. Members have repeatedly answered this _ONGOING & PERPLEXING_ question repeatedly over the course of many years. **You can Research the keywords “finding work,” as well as many other keywords to gather helpful data.** ====== Also, please keep in mind that you’re asking a group of _ **fellow Business Owners** _ to tell you about their client base. _Usually, this is considered proprietary data that most business owners protect (understandably) with a red in tooth & claw mentality . . ._ 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![Arichter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/arichter/32/35077_2.png) [@Arichter](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Arichter)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finding-work-as-a-signing-agent/38910/4 "2023-02-27T17:41:11Z")
Agree with Joe. Too many notaries in a dead market due to high interest rates leads to newbs taking $80 signings and thinking they’re making money. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finding-work-as-a-signing-agent/38910/5 "2023-02-27T18:11:52Z")
@mrnotary357 P.S. Here is one additional thread that you’ll find helpful in your determination of whether to continue (_or not_): > [@star IMPORTANT: A Seven-Step Guide to help you Achieve Success =\> Insights regarding whether to start a business (or not . . .) or to CONTINUE (or not . . .)](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/important-a-seven-step-guide-to-help-you-achieve-success-insights-regarding-whether-to-start-a-business-or-not-or-to-continue-or-not/37278): > > If you’re seeking the unadulterated truth, then please read further. If, on the other hand, you’re seeking sugar-coated, misleading, & prevaricating statements, then by all means, please SKIP this Thread . . . ====== STEP 1: There’s a paradigm shift that needs to occur when one charts their course to become a Business Owner by moving away from being an employee. If you’re CERTAIN that you’re ready & have got what it takes to chart your own course and be an independent contractor & business ow… 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![NC\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/nc_mike/32/54_2.png) [@NC\_Mike](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/NC_Mike)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finding-work-as-a-signing-agent/38910/6 "2024-02-08T13:54:10Z")
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