Top signing services for new notaries

[collin]

Hello

I recently became a loan signing agent!

I am on all the basic signing service platforms.

Are there any specific signing services I should sign up for?
I am located in Coral Springs, FL.

I am on signing order, snap docs, timios, secured signings, etc
If you googled it, I am probably in their database.

[J4MobileNotary]

Well Collin,
You’re in the right state for a lot of work. How many times when I’m trying to scrounge up work have I been told, “Florida is booming with work.” (I’m in the Attorney State of Georgia~~ different world, Sigh. But once you get the hang of it, and become a preferred notary, it’s just what I had hoped for).

Just hang in there, it takes a minute. Folks aren’t calling you a whole lot yet, because they don’t know you; and they’re working the notaries they already know.
But it will come. It took me about 18-months to make real money~~ again, in an Attorney State.
Two-and-a-half years in now… and I’m letting low-ball offers go to newbies.
Meantime, I’m marketing myself to the others who wouldn’t talk to me when I was a newbie. (Yes, keep those files, and go back a year later).
There are plenty of GREAT places that do pay well. They only hold $50, and give the notary the rest. But those are DIRECT… and they take time.

[cNsa5]

@collin Hmmm . . .

Temper your expectations

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…

Temper your expectations

My experience is that same as yours, Al. Your expectations synopsis is spot on. It’s all about transitions. I liken it to Tarzan swinging through the forest from vine to vine . . . important to have a good grip on your next “lifeline” before letting go of your current one. The scenario you present (or a similar one) should be a mandatory training component for potential new agents. I’ve successfully completed the training programs of multiple companies. Most don’t present t…

Starting to hate doing this work

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…

Starting to hate doing this work

Taylor, you’ve encapsulated the essence of all the seasoned certified notary signing agents [CNSA] have been sharing for an extended period of time . . . Your assessment is accurate, concise, & reflects the real world view for most regions within the US. Unfortunately, the ‘hype’ advertised by some for this business sector seems to outweigh reality for some who watch those ads. Wishing you the BEST in whatever you choose to pursue for your part-time choice.

Assignments

@realtydocusigning No, you’re not doing anything “wrong.” As with most businesses that are starting out, it’s a SLOW process. In general, most do find building a business within this business sector to be a MARATHON, not a sprint. Well, that is unless you live in a region that isn’t already saturated with Trained, Certified, & experienced Notary Signing Agents [NSAs] who are also seeking out Signing Orders OR if you have a family member who works at a Title/Escrow Company [T/EC]. …

Must You Complete A Training Course To Get Work?

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.

. . . and this thread (last, but definitely NOT least)

Finally..a reality check as to how much a notary earns

The NNA has completed a survey of income. Here’s the link: How much can I earn as a mobile Notary or Signing Agent? | NNA

[alishaquincygrpnxtgen]

How’s it going for you now?