Reply by Roger/OH on 2/28/04 12:19pm
Msg #1057
Being that you're in a large metro area, there are likely already a significant number of notary signing agents out there (although not as saturated as CA or FL). It's then incumbent upon you to market yourself to as many companies as possible from lists available on this site and others such as gomobilenotary and 50statenotary.com. Advertise judiciously on sites like NNA, 123Notary, gomobilenotary, and American Notary Network; be flexible as to when you're available, emphasize the quality you can offer and then do it. Ensure you're familiar with loan signings and their documents; NNA offers training materials as does 50statenotary.com (free basic course). Victoria Rivera's book Just Point & Sign is very good as well. Establish your fee structure and be prepared to deal with some companies that are slow or even no pay. Ensure you have basic equipment such as a cell phone, fax, laser printer (I prefer the 4-in-one machines such as HP 3300). If you decide to do this full time, it's wise to have about an 18-month cushion of financial backup while you establish yourself and gain more experience. There's no margin for error when completing loans docs - they have do be perfect every time you do a signing. There will be cancellations, late email docs, irate borrowers, domestic battles at the kitchen table, screaming kids, barking dogs, and places you will visit where you will immediately want to shower when you leave. Other than that, it's all good and welcome aboard! :)
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Reply by Liz on 2/28/04 9:29pm
Msg #1062
I have a fax, 1300 HP and cable. Roger is so right telling you the job of a signing agent is challenging. But it can be rewarding if you have the time, the right equipment and the perserverance. If you take the time to market yourself........
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