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March 9, 2024, 10:47pm
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@lesliehollister67 Great question!
The following thread by Allan is quite insightful and well worth your time to review:
http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831
Also, within that thread there are a few jewels of helpful information.
http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831/5
http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831/6
http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831/15
http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831/21
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Also, these 2 posts will be very helpful to you as well . . .
The answer to getting direct work from TCs is VERY area-specific. In my ‘small town/rural’ AR, I am viewed as ‘the competition’ by local TCs. Yet I know of a mother/daughter team that do ‘out of office’ signings exclusively for a TC in 1 of AR large cities for a flat rate $150, regardless of location. I also get a lot of direct work from out of state TCs thru the #s site.
Over the years, my experience has been a mirror-image to Arichter.
Receiving Signing Orders from Title Companies/Escrow Officers (TEs/EOs) is truly VERY area-specific. The EOs often state that all work is performed ‘in-house’ (by their own employees).
More often than not, certified notary signing agent (CNSA) Independent Contractors are perceived as ‘competition’ by local TCs.
On a very sporadic basis, local branches of Nationwide TCs will reach out when staff are on holiday and they need a…
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There are two there are 2 by CherylM that leave the sugar-coating behind & Tells-It-Like-It-Is . . .
Always turn down $75. Let them get what they pay for, a good NSA would never accept such a cheap fee. I made a mistake accepting $85 a few weeks ago only to find it was a $5 million property seller package!
These agencies are gouging notaries all over the nation. They commonly paid $100 11 years ago for a purchase or refi. There’s since been $25 inflation and cost of living adjustments they don’t want to acknowledge.
On the other hand, DigiCert type of signings pay $75 and consist of 2pages…
http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/my-property-inspection-experience/30403/5
.Notary Cafe database that will edify & illuminate the scenario for you. Just access the Search Function (see the Magnifying Glass ). Use the Keywords: “title company” or “escrow company” in separate searches.
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