Posted by travis faherty on 12/15/05 5:51pm
Msg #82899

What are you charging

I'm in Lodi/Stockton area and can't find current fees on what people are charging. so if you don't mind telling me whats your fee for ss and tc. can post here or e mail [e-mail address] really like to be competitive and not step on peoples toes by being to cheap.


thanks travis

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 12/15/05 6:17pm
Msg #82909

Use the find a notary on this and maybe 123. Most notaries post their rates on their websites. Use your zip.

Reply by travis faherty on 12/15/05 8:01pm
Msg #82933

looked there are only ss and tc can acess that info

Reply by Nd_WA on 12/15/05 8:22pm
Msg #82936

The only way to know who's charging what is by setting your standard fee high enough where you find yourself turning down work b/c companies couldn't meet it. I start 1 1/2 year ago with my base (overnight) fee at $75, now I'm up to $85-100 and almost all my signings are less than 15 miles 1-way travel.

Setting a higher fee standard give lowballers a message that you are a professional and expect to be paid respectively. It's hard to turn away works, but this is the only way for you to keep track of the lowballers and how many are taking them. The lowballers will be ready to dig down their pocket when times come when your service is needed. It's the greatest succuess experience/feeling you'll ever had.

Reply by CarolynCO on 12/15/05 8:42pm
Msg #82939

Additionally, if everyone is accepting your fees without any hesitation, you are not charging enough.

Reply by Deb_CO on 12/16/05 8:44am
Msg #82991

Agreed...and the other thing to consider on that quick acceptance...they might know it is a dog of a deal (maybe mean or reluctant borrowers, infinite delays in docs, etc., re-sign with agitated people) and not let you know up front, then you're really in for a long, long ride. Some of the worst closing experiences I've had have been in the cases where I unknowingly undercharged, but didn't realize it until well after the nightmare began. Ask questions. Dogs are dogs, and when you're stuck with a bad one, it can ruin your day.