# Signing Orders **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [September 21, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-orders/42187 "2023-09-21T22:12:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vsilveira](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/vsilveira/32/33541_2.png) [@vsilveira](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/vsilveira)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-orders/42187/1 "2023-09-21T22:12:40Z")
Hello, I’m a new loan signing agent. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, but I have made myself available for 9 orders today on the signing order site, and wasn’t awarded one. Should I even bother going online and checking what’s available? Do they only give the jobs to the notary that they send messages to? I’m really confused and discouraged. ---
**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:** [September 22, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-orders/42187/2 "2023-09-22T02:11:01Z")
Otherwise known as ‘the utter joy of platforms’…many are called; one is chosen. You’re not doing anything wrong (besides getting in this biz after the ship has sailed). Actually (location dependent) 9 is a lot in one day. Suggest you check the signing location VERY CAREFULLY before you accept as you may find out that it’s a loser. The first offer is usually a lowball–looking for newbs who don’t know any better. If location is close and _you counter with a fee that makes a profit._…you just might get the job. They seem (at least in my area) to be sending out more horrible offers for waaay too far away…and those aren’t even worth countering BECAUSE someone closer to location will be cheaper/yet profitable for the notary. MAIN POINT here is don’t just ‘be available’ for every order or you’ll be working at a loss…guaranteed. CHECK LOCATION & if close…counter. If far away… forgeddaboutit. ---
**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:** [September 23, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-orders/42187/3 "2023-09-23T02:33:11Z")
@vsilveira Welcome! Yes, it can be quite discouraging . . . There is a great deal of insightful & helpful information found in the **Notary Cafe** database =\> It’s truly a GOLDMINE. Here are a few threads specific to your query: > [@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. This endeavor is a MARATHON (not a sprint). FIRST & FOREMOST ===\>\>\> Create a solid Business Plan. This will include performing Rese… > [@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… > [@Must You Complete A Training Course To Get Work?](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/must-you-complete-a-training-course-to-get-work/30734/4): > > I concur with the insights of LindaH-FL & mannie1950 (return to the teaching industry). Also, there are 2 recent posts by CherylM that leave the sugar-coating behind & Tells-It-Like-It-Is . . . Truly, anyone entering this business sector needs to change their mindset from that of an employee to that of a Business Owner. It’s a completely different paradigm and is managed differently as well. Best Wishes with your decision. sparkles > [@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… ====== It’s always wise to _ **research & vet a new client** _ prior to providing a definitive confirmation to them for your initial Signing Order for them. A great start of research would begin within the **Notary Cafe** forums _ **Search Function** _. Many members find it _ **difficult/nearly impossible to locate** _ the **Search** Function in order to access the wealth of info available within the database. 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. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/3/1/31538837c8f17363ddc97ab51ff9cc1aeff4199c.png) _ **Accessing the database to locate info about potential clients has saved many of us an inordinate amount of time ‘chasing’ payments for Services professionally provided to potential non-payers . . .** _ 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![montoyawsm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/montoyawsm/32/35185_2.png) [@montoyawsm](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/montoyawsm)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-orders/42187/4 "2023-10-10T21:34:06Z")
Hi Schompv, Are you talking about [unlimitedinknotary.signingorder.com](http://unlimitedinknotary.signingorder.com) ? I have accepted some orders on time, then it states no longer avaliable. I feel that I am doing something wrong but I am not. I go back and is higligther in grey. It does makes you discoraged. I have not received one ? Many accept and then later is unavaliable. ---
**Author:** ![vsilveira](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/vsilveira/32/33541_2.png) [@vsilveira](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/vsilveira)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-orders/42187/5 "2023-10-10T22:01:21Z")
Hello! Yes I was talking about going online and clicking on availability thru signing.order It’s my understanding that those get texted first if no one answers then they go to the ones that accepted online but I may be wrong Don’t get discouraged though, if you do get texts make sure you accept right away that’s how I got my first one. ---
**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:** [March 5, 2024, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-orders/42187/6 "2024-03-05T13:49:31Z")
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