To maximize your chances of actually finding someone in a title co office who will be willing to talk to you, wait until End-of-Month (EOM) is over, which should include at least 3 business days into the next month.
I also believe that Steve made a good point about these types of certifications weeding out competition. If you decide to be one of those who stick it out and go for it, it will still mean putting in lots of work promoting yourself. If may well be worth it if you take a long view, but expect it to take some time - maybe a year or two or three - before you see yourself making a living at this, especially in the current market. It just depends on how much of a go-getter you are. Someone with a marketing background or who is just willing to smartly invest the "sweat equity" may be able to do so much faster. |