Posted by Nick/FL on 12/24/05 6:12pm
Msg #84556

E-DOCS for 75.00

i got a call from insured closing 2 days ago for e-docs , and they offer 75.00usd included
cpy for borrower plus certain docs fax back after closing
i have refused the signing due to the low price
signing company told me will find somebody else
i do not understand how people do signings e-docs for 75.00usd include copy for borrower
consume their ink / papers/ their time and get so little money!!!

Reply by Anonymous on 12/24/05 6:21pm
Msg #84557

Obviously this one you should say no to.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 12/24/05 8:52pm
Msg #84565

There seems to be a flurry of this. The last several calls I have gotten( from different companies) have quoted $75 for the edocs and all. I have compromised with them on some of the closer ones (met them in the middle) but I cannot stay in business at those rates.
On one confirmation I received tho' , they included in their notes their 2 day search for a notary in this area...Seems to be a shortage here. The Title Co had also called me on one with the $75 request...and 2 days later its in the hands of a SS and at more....go figure that reasoning.
I am considering that its the Christmas mail swamp period but I have several companies with overdue checks owed to me. Then they want a break on my fees? I am sorry, Christmas or not, I am not a charity.

Reply by LawrenceOK on 12/25/05 7:22am
Msg #84570

You forgot to add traveling 100 miles RT for that lowball fee.

Reply by MrEd_Ca on 12/25/05 8:51am
Msg #84571

Nations Direct, I think that's what they said, called me last week & offered $60 for a package with EDocs. I countered with $140 & they never phoned back.

Reply by Anonymous on 12/26/05 8:04am
Msg #84580

I have been getting calls for low fees. I tell the signing company I am willing to do a signing for 75.00 only if the docs are mailed. However, it I have to print I charge 150.00 for a local signing. It is amazing how the doc show up in the mail the next day.

Reply by BetsyMI on 12/26/05 11:42am
Msg #84590

How can you justify charging $75 more for edocs? No company would go for that.

Reply by immanuel6_CA on 12/26/05 5:30pm
Msg #84615

thanks for this info. I am doing a signing tomorrow for e-docs for $90.00. (Local)

Reply by Anonymous on 12/26/05 1:31pm
Msg #84598

Nations Direct 1st and 2nd, last minute edocs $85.00!!!!!!!

I can beat that......Nations Direct called me for a last minute closing. !st and 2nd loan, edocs in another county.........about 40 miles one way and the scheduler said $85.00. To that........ I BOLDY and LOUDLY proclaimed "ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!" Then the scheduler said what about $100? I gave my quote and of course the reply was....we'll get back to you. I said listen we all know how Nations Direct works. You shop around for the cheapest quote while using up my cell phone minutes. Don't bother......Terri/Florida

Reply by JM_NY on 12/26/05 4:51pm
Msg #84613

last minute edocs $85.00!!!!!!!

I think I refused more closing these last 2 weeks then I did. I am not giving up my free time during the holiday season for the stress to be under paid. Happy Holidays to you all.

Reply by Dee_Fla on 12/27/05 8:38am
Msg #84627

Re: last minute edocs $85.00!!!!!!!

I think that as long as we all stand up and stick to our guns that these SS will begin to realize that we are to good at our jobs that we dont want to be insulted with low pay.

One company called me and asked that I only do it for $85 (they really wanted it to be $65 and I said no) ...I told them that we notaries areNOT stupid and we know how much they get pay by the TC and they are getting more then 50% and underpaying us. I laughed at him and then they negotiated. I made them aware there is a big discussion on this issue amongst notaries and they should be warned that underpaying notaries for work that is "greater" then the pay is insulting us and they should reconsider thier pay rates.

I think I'm gonnna do some fax/mail marketing to advise them, that I NO LONGER will give discounts in 2006. This is the rate..nothing less and nothing more.

its good that we are sticking up with our principles and morals!

Reply by CaliNotary on 12/27/05 11:40am
Msg #84638

Re: last minute edocs $85.00!!!!!!!

"I think I'm gonnna do some fax/mail marketing to advise them, that I NO LONGER will give discounts in 2006. This is the rate..nothing less and nothing more."

I don't think this is a very good idea. It's fine to just stick to your rates when they call, but I think that sending negative marketing materials out will cause you to lose business.

Reply by immanuel6_CA on 12/28/05 2:00pm
Msg #84879

Re: Nations Direct 1st and 2nd, last minute edocs $85.00!!!!!!!

AHHAHAHA! Great response...I will have to add this quote to my "important quips" list! Love it!!!