@fitpcchick There is much sound advice as well as insights present within the existing threads found via the Search Function in the Notary Cafe database. It’s truly a GOLDMINE!
To be helpful, I’ve inserted an image for you & others [see below] to help members locate it to unlock the wisdom & knowledge of other members on the forums.
Here are a few examples for your reading pleasure:
As you can see, some of these are YEARS old. So, this “technique” has been present for a while now . . .
This is another one of the myriad reasons that we sages place emphasis on calculating the true cost of providing the professional services. Remember that your service has VALUE.
One cannot control what is done by others . . . you can control solely yourself. Know your worth. Charge a fee that is appropriate for the time, travel, supplies, services, etc.
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if you’re concerned about what the signers think about a fee listed on their Closing Disclosure or Settlement Statement, share with them your Signing Order [SO] confirmation. Your fee is listed directly on that document.
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Accessing the database to locate information about potential clients has saved many of us an inordinate amount of time ‘chasing’ payments for Services professionally provided to potential non-payers . . .
