What is a reasonable amount of time to have documents before signing?

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I am fairly new to this world. So far so good , been getting requests quite a bit but only have landed 2.

On my second one now I agreed to signing 3 days ago and was thinking I will have plenty of time to review documents and really not rush. I am now 3 hours before I need to leave for signing and still no documents.

What is a reasonable amount of time to allow for documents to be sent over?

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I prefer to have them the day before, but I just did a closing yesterday where I got docs 1 hour before I needed to leave for the appointment. The company called me about it the evening before saying they were waiting on something from the lender, and I made it work but it was very tight. If I were you, I would call them to let them know you have not received docs and let them know your timeline. They may have to reschedule with the signer.

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Thank you for your insight. I understand that they may be waiting on things as well, but in my understanding it is best to at least let me know that
 right ?

I plan next week to get fully set up with mobile printing and scanning so this type of thing will not inhibit my ability to take other signings. But as I am not quite there yet I am kinda tied to my desk and reject other potentially good opportunities.

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24hrs atleast due to it could be discrepancies of the spelling of the name of borrowers and that is confirmed over the phone while confirming Signing Appointment.
Title company I serve has made this mistake several times so I learned after accepting assignment I call and confirm signing appointment then confirm spelling of borrowers names to be sure.

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The ‘standard minimum’ is just 2 hours. So, whenever you get one where you’re worried about time constraints (even if it’s just a logistical problem for you–not enough time between appointments to return home & print), let them know right away that you’ll need docs XX hours before. They usually are very cooperative when they’ve received enough notice. Also, give 'em a ‘drop dead’ time, if necessary. Do not let one batch of late docs screw up your whole day!

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Thanks We are now past that point. I finally got a response from issuing company after no returned email or phone call earlier in day.

I gave them a “drop dead” time of 4:30. Since this is still very new to me I just wanted to allow enough time to make sure I properly review documents before i have to leave.

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