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kokomom
Michigan
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 Posted - 07/20/2013 : 08:07:47 AM
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Welcome Erin and a great attitude will carry you far in this and any industry.
Negative posts are rare on the boards - I am sorry to see one here - ignore it.
My peers here have always helped me out greatly and is my 'go-to' place.
Again - Best wishes! |
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erin.garrison
California
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Posted - 07/12/2013 : 09:15:45 AM
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Wow, I have actually been surprised at how helpful my fellow notaries have been. I have received a lot of "we got to stick together" type comments and attitude locally and via forums such as this.
I truly appreciate everyone's input and advise so far. I look forward to my new adventures.
PS no saving is required here. My karma is flying high and kindness and positivity will endure  |
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notaryslife
California
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Posted - 07/11/2013 : 11:37:48 AM
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You poor lost soul. Tell you what, when you get saved by Jesus Christ maybe I'll give you some of my time trying to help you switch careers. Thus far you are expecting people on this forum to help you become their competition, we don't need any more LSA's in this industry, you're too late and missed the wave. It's all downhill until the bubble bursts again.
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Originally posted by erin.garrison
I was recently laid of from my Branch Manager position at a high end private bank. I have been in the banking industry for the last 18 years and a California Notary for almost 10. I obtained my Notary to complete loan signings and affidavits for the bank. Now that I have lost my position I am researching what it would take to become a Mobile Notary and I am hoping some of you might be able to answer some questions.
I understand it is in my best interest to become a Certified Signing Agent, even with my background so that will be my first step. Once that is accomplished...
How do you get in with the Title / Escrow companies? Do you go in and introduce yourself? Leaving a business card behind? Or do you rely on websites like Signingagent.com and 123notary.com?
How do you determine the cost of travel?
As a current mobile notary, how often do you receive work? How do you receive the work? (website? Referral? Self Promotion?)Any thoughts on what you make in a week?
Honestly any words of advise would be helpful. I have been the sole provider for a family of four, my oldest just graduated HS and is starting Community College in August. I am truly hoping I can make this work and never have to work for the devil again 
Thank you all for your time and input.
Sincerely yours,
Notary's Life |
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Renee
Michigan
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Posted - 07/10/2013 : 05:01:18 AM
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I agree with Lee about the street creds - but disagree about the locals not being your clients. My experience in my location is just the opposite - the locals are my best. My only advice about that is that you don't even think about entering the local market until you have your whole act polished, because that memory is long and that world is small.
What I've found is that most of the local market doesn't even know about the listing sites, they follow a different method of finding people. Sometimes they'll do the 'google' kind of research to find a few I/C's to interview; sometimes they do a network/word-of-mouth thing. The purchase closings out of locals is a great niche, as the stakes are much higher and many NSA's don't shine in that arena. RE Agents are your 'new best friend', too. |
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Lee-AR
Arkansas
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Posted - 07/09/2013 : 2:06:40 PM
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Certification is in the eyes of the beholder. Seems to me that you have enough street creds to eliminate that step. Your clients are NOT the local companies (tho' in some areas you might get some overflow), but the national ones. Google is your friend. As to price/fees/cost--that is something only you can calculate...and you most definitely need to do that ASAP. How far will you travel, what does it cost, how long does it take, how much per hour/job/whatever do you want to make after expenses? Don't forget you're now self-employed and your tax rate just went UP. And you now have to pay for your own 'bennies'.
If you don't value your time and experience, nobody else will. |
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erin.garrison
California
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Posted - 07/09/2013 : 08:29:36 AM
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I was recently laid of from my Branch Manager position at a high end private bank. I have been in the banking industry for the last 18 years and a California Notary for almost 10. I obtained my Notary to complete loan signings and affidavits for the bank. Now that I have lost my position I am researching what it would take to become a Mobile Notary and I am hoping some of you might be able to answer some questions.
I understand it is in my best interest to become a Certified Signing Agent, even with my background so that will be my first step. Once that is accomplished...
How do you get in with the Title / Escrow companies? Do you go in and introduce yourself? Leaving a business card behind? Or do you rely on websites like Signingagent.com and 123notary.com?
How do you determine the cost of travel?
As a current mobile notary, how often do you receive work? How do you receive the work? (website? Referral? Self Promotion?)Any thoughts on what you make in a week?
Honestly any words of advise would be helpful. I have been the sole provider for a family of four, my oldest just graduated HS and is starting Community College in August. I am truly hoping I can make this work and never have to work for the devil again
Thank you all for your time and input. |
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