Posted by Patti Corcoran on 12/7/06 6:59pm
Msg #164651

nations direct

I rec'd call from N.D. at 4:15 for a 7:00PM job that had 100 pages of e-docs. They wanted to pay me $60.00. I said that would not cover my expenses. They asked me how much I would charge to do this. Then, he said, I have to get approval and I will call you back. They have not called back.

I am a newbie, but I still do not want to sell myself short. Any feedback?? Also, What circumstances would make a company call at 4:15 for a 7:00PM signing? Don't they know in advance that they will need docs notarised? Please explain the process. Thanks - Patti

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 12/7/06 7:02pm
Msg #164655

They called me four times during my first couple months doing signings - always the last minute and never wanted to meet my fee - one instance stands out when they wanted me to go 65 miles one way, gave me 2 hours notice, e-docs, for $60.

I haven't heard from them in quite a while.

Reply by Kirod9jx on 12/7/06 7:12pm
Msg #164658

Gotta love that "Let me see if I can get that approved", line! I never here back either. Hang in there,
eventually you will get to the point where you turn down a low fee and turn around and get one that makes
up for it. Good luck.

Reply by Patti Corcoran on 12/7/06 7:23pm
Msg #164663

Kirod9JX, thansk for your encouragement. Still don't unde

rstand why signings have to be so last minute.

Reply by Elizabeth Soliday on 12/7/06 7:41pm
Msg #164667

Re: Kirod9JX, thansk for your encouragement. Still don't unde

I think they are last minute because of the coordination of the parties involved/gathering of title documents/getting the current tax info for escrow. When it finally gets to a signing service, there is usually little notice. You will see that when you work for a title company or a SS that is a part of a title company, you will usually get more notice (even overnight docs!). I got a lot of last minute calls at first, now that my name is out there though - I usually get more notice. Don't ever take less than $75 for an EDOC signing NEVER

Reply by Patti Corcoran on 12/7/06 7:46pm
Msg #164668

Re: Kirod9JX, thansk for your encouragement. Still don't un

I have been reding this board daily for a couple months and now I know better than to accept low-ball offers. I may be new but I'm not desperate! Thanks for responding.

Reply by Lee/AR on 12/8/06 6:52am
Msg #164737

$75 is too low for edocs ALWAYS

The surest way to label yourself a newbie is to accept these low fees. Do this enough times 'for the experience' and you will find yourself out of business because you can't afford to pay for the things needed to stay in business. Really.

Reply by Genkichan on 12/8/06 8:07am
Msg #164745

You could try telling them to put you on hold while they "get approval". And if they don't go for that, then your fee goes up by $25.00 if they call back.... I've read about other people using those tactics. It worked for me once, but also has not worked for me in other circumstances. Just an idea for strategy...

Reply by David Kral on 12/8/06 7:17pm
Msg #164896

AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS

They are liars. Low ballers. They cancel last might. Do not want to pay. They always call and then do not call back. Once they agreed to a higher fee and then cancelled. The borrower called me because another "cheaper notary" was at her door, but they had a different name and she did not want to let them in. So I had to call Nations(only to help her out) and they had to confirm they went with a different "cheaper" notary.

I am half tempted to accept closings from them and then not show up. I would if I did not feel it would be unfair to the borrower.