Posted by calipat on 7/16/04 4:37pm
Msg #4553

HELP

How long does it take before a SS calls you? I am new to this and I have signed up in all the SS I can find on the web. Is it my location....Southern California?? I hear we are saturated with notaries. What else can I do? I want to go cold calling here in my city, but I would rather have a couple of signings under my belt before I do it.
ANY SUGGESTIONS??? I need all the suggestions I can get to be able to go out and do a job.

Please you wonderful people out there in the notary world HELP!!!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/16/04 6:48pm
Msg #4557

California is definitely saturated with signing agents, so it may be a while for you to get signings. A lot of companies will already have their "favourite" signing agents who they will call first for signings. Other than market yourself, list yourself on here as a Premiere member and list on other sites like www.123notary.com there is not a whole lot you can do.
Just make sure then you send your info to a company, you follow up with a phone call, letting the company know you are available.

Reply by Curious George on 7/16/04 10:21pm
Msg #4568

123Notary.com


So I am curious of the results people have gotten from being a member of 123Notary.com I hear about them alot but they look a little pricey to me........ So do tell your experiences with them I am very curious......
Just handled my 1st E-Docs Re-Fi I was a basket case....lol....but it worked out successfully thanks everyone for your help and advice.....
Have a great night,
~Anthony
Oregon

Reply by Stephanie/CA on 7/16/04 10:30pm
Msg #4569

Re: 123Notary.com

Anthony
Congratulations!
I just have a feeling that you will be very successful in this industry.
Wait-a-go!

Stephanie

Reply by Curious george on 7/16/04 10:36pm
Msg #4571

Re: 123Notary.com

Thanks Stephanie,

That was very nice of you to say......I have alot of homework to do , I swear all I do is constantly read ,learn,study.....Feels like I'm back in school again.... but I just finished my business website for my area ,and it seems to be really picking up for me. Though I have soooo much to learn...........This board is a great source of a ton of experience and wisdom ......I love getting multiple opinions from experienced ,seasoned veterans from across the country.... Anyways Thanks Again, & Have A Great Night!
Anthony
Oregon

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/17/04 8:08am
Msg #4583

Re: 123Notary.com

I thought they were pricey too. For the first couple of years I got mostly regular notary work from being listed - and most of the weddings I do are from brides who found me there (In Florida notaries are also wedding officiants), so my listing paid for itself.
Now it seems like title companies are finding me on there. So, even new company makes it worth the price of the listing.

I wouldn't buy into their "certification" and training manuals etc, but just paying for a listing is worth it.

Reply by AZNOTARY on 7/17/04 10:42am
Msg #4586

Re: 123Notary.com

They are a very good company....I get about 80 % of my business through them.

Reply by calipat on 7/17/04 3:08pm
Msg #4595

Re: 123Notary.com

would i get called even though i am new to this?

Reply by JYHoward on 7/19/04 10:05am
Msg #4614

Re: 123Notary.com

I have found that you get called quicker from the 123Notary.com board when you are new. I've gotten all of my business from 123Notary.com and I'm not a paid member, they entitle you to a free listing and that's all I did and I get calls for regular notary stuff on the weekends as well as signing and assigned signing.

Reply by Stephanie/CA on 7/16/04 10:35pm
Msg #4570

Hang in there; like you, I am in California & although it is heavily saturated, I do get calls.
So just hang in there. Once you start receiving calls for signing you won't have time to spare...it will happen all of a sudden. I hope it works out that way for you.
Patience IS a virtue, especially in this industry, so be patient for now.

Reply by Christie Costello on 7/17/04 3:25am
Msg #4580

Just curious...where in So Cal are you?

Reply by calipat on 7/17/04 3:38am
Msg #4581

i am in san diego....actually 8 miles south of SD.... chula vista are u in ca?

Reply by Christie Costello on 7/17/04 1:19pm
Msg #4590

Yes, I'm in Victorville/high desert area. There are probably fewer notaries up here than in SD, so my business is growing pretty quickly. I wish you the best of luck. :-)

Reply by calipat on 7/17/04 3:09pm
Msg #4596

thank you for the good luck. as for victorville we pass it on our way to vegas at least once a year.