Posted by Anonymous on 5/15/06 9:54am
Msg #119905

New Notary Agent

Hello All,

I am new to the Notary Business, I have taken a Title Agent Course but unfortunately do to lack of experience have not been able to find employment so I thought I would try contracting my services as a Mobile Notary. I was wondering if someone would be will to give some advice as to how to get started. If there is anyone out there in the Orlando Florida area that would be willing to meet w/ me @ a public setting of course I would be willing to compensate for your time. I am a very fast learner I just need to get my foot in the door, I just basically need to see maybe 1 or 2 signings then I will be on my way. Just need someone willing to share the knowledge.

Well hope to here from someone soon.


e-mail address I can be reached at is: [e-mail address]

Reply by Anonymous on 5/15/06 11:58am
Msg #119912

Re: New Financier

Hello, all,

I am new to the stock and bond business. I have read alot of books about investing and just need a little help in contracting out my services. If some would be willing to meet with me and show me the ropes, I'm sure I could be a big success in the stock thingy business. I basically need to see 1 or 2 stock or bond sales as I'm a quick learner and I can be a stock broker too.
Please e-mail me at bigbuckswannabee.net

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/15/06 12:18pm
Msg #119916

Re: New Financier....Too funny n/m

Reply by Joe Ewing on 5/15/06 7:15pm
Msg #120030

Re: New Financier....Too funny

(quote) I am not looking to get rich quick just need to make some extra cash, I do work very hard on a 9 to 5 as well as go to school part-time and I am a single parent!

(lol) You guys never seem recognize when your being set up.

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 7:26pm
Msg #120037

Re: New Financier....Too funny - Single Parenting, just like

me being "The Widow Stone" There are two marriages before the widow's weeds, but the widow thing is always a more respectable and dignified way of presenting myself. Evokes just a little bit more chivalry and sympathy...kind of like the ol' single parent routine.

Problem is with the "single parent" thing here...

How many of us are / were single parents raising kids?

LOL...I remember a lawyer I worked for during one of my five year single parenting phases...with his eyes sparkling he started to explain to me why he was going to take the topless dancer as a pro bono (free) DWI client when it was high time for me to have a bonus, raise, or something to show for my long hours. In other words, another pointless case without value...another notch on his belt in the sack...oh puhlease....

I was looking at him like he was a pile of cat manure as he tried to explain..."now, Brenda...she's a single mother." (So was I...and, I worked the courthouse records during lunch doing background checks for a second job.)

So I say, "Yeah...I'm a single mother, too. But I make it look so effortless you forget. Take your couch fee but find another secretary unless you pay me what I am worth -- a bonus today would be nice."

====BTW====
This post has no point...it's just a slice of my lurid life.

Reply by Anonymous on 5/15/06 1:08pm
Msg #119925

Re: New Financier

Boooo! That was so not funny find somebody to play w/it!

Reply by patricia on 5/15/06 1:16pm
Msg #119926

Re: New Financier

I thought it was very funny, one of best answers ever.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/15/06 4:49pm
Msg #119990

Re: New Financier-The anon posted is assuming

one could learn the ends and outs of the notary biz simply by doing a drive by with another notary, it is hysterical......

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/15/06 4:47pm
Msg #119989

Re: New Financier-Come on have a sense of humor......read it

back see how it really sounds.....

Reply by lulu on 5/15/06 1:26pm
Msg #119931

Yes I have to admit LK that was funny.

But now back to being nice. I think anon shows some zeal and ambition. She apparently is not looking for a freebie since she is willing to pay someone for their time.

Anon,
Have you done any searches on the net to find information on this field? You may email me if you like and I will give you a few directions to look to get you started. You can find my email address if you click on my name 'lulu' and it will take you to my info.

Reply by Anonymous on 5/15/06 1:56pm
Msg #119941

Re: New Notary Agent....please read

thanks, lulu

Good to know that there are still some nice people in the world!

to the rest who thought that it was funny just remember you too had to start somewhere, we were all not born w/ a silver spoon in our mouth. I am not looking to get rich quick just need to make some extra cash, I do work very hard on a 9 to 5 as well as go to school part-time and I am a single parent! So like I said find your selves someone to play and get off this chat board if you are not serious!

Reply by Anonymous on 5/15/06 2:10pm
Msg #119946

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

I am posting anonymously only to bounce off YOUR anonymity. Why do "Newbies" always have the time to find THIS board, but never have the time to RESEARCH ?? If you found this board, why didn't you also find the search button? No I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I hand crafted my own! Be aware that you are coming to a site loaded with people who make their entire living doing what you want to do for pin money. What if someone came to your 9 to 5 job and beat YOU out of your livlihood? You wannabees all think you're entitled. Baloney....what makes you think anybody on this board owes you or any of your ilk a leg up? Do me a favor and go back to your guaranteed 9 to 5 with benefits job and leave this profession to the professionals who know what their doing !

Reply by Anonymous on 5/15/06 2:38pm
Msg #119957

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...back at you

ugh! broke are we or just scared of a little comp........

Last I heard there was enough of business to go around! I bet i'm in an entirely different state than you are and your still intimidated? U no it's people like you that deserve to be slapped in the mouth b/c your attitude sucks......hell! how did you get started somebody had to help you....you idiot! I not looking for a freebie if you read from the begining I was willing to pay for someone's time, which shows if you were really into making money you would have taken me up on the offer.....but, your to busy being a jerk w/ no business b/c if you had some you would'nt have time to respond so negatively...... Furthermore, smart guy do ya think I found this site w/ out using some type of search!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/15/06 4:02pm
Msg #119975

Re: New Notary Agent....

Florida is saturated with signing agents. Unfortunately a lot of them are doing signings for "pin money" and will work for less than those of us who are doing it full time and is our only source of income. Fortunately as the amount of signings are slowing down, the companies are calling their "professionals" first.

When I started doing this I was only one of a couple doing it in my county. There was no-one to go on a signing with to learn the business. Most companies do not like a signing agent taking along a "ride along" - privacy issues.
Those that have been in this business before the NNA started their signing agent side had no help getting started. There were message boards we could ask questions regarding a particular loan document we may have been unfamiliar with, but no-one would want to train their competition by helping them get started.

The best way for anyone to get started is to make sure they know their notary laws inside out, because it is mainly about correct notarizations. Pay to be listed on sites like this one
Invest in a good training guide like the one from the Signing Registry (which IMHO is the best one in the industry).

If you are willing to travel to Palm Bay, and are willing to pay for my time I am willing to go over some different types of loan docs with you and make sure you are thoroughly conversant with Florida Notary laws - but my experience does not come cheap.
You can contact me through my link.

Reply by GenB_CA on 5/15/06 4:18pm
Msg #119980

Re: Sylvia, an honest, professional and dignified reply n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 5:09pm
Msg #119996

Re: Sylvia...and Anon...

Sylvia and I are on the same page - I contacted Anon by email and told this individual about my service by phone (see profile if interested).

Since Sylvia is in FL, I'd highly recommend her over me.

Reply by lulu on 5/15/06 7:38pm
Msg #120042

Re: New Notary Agent....

There are lots of cheap car salesmen in Florida as well I'm sure. What I'm getting at is they will be weeded out by the industry in good time. Service and customer satisfaction are the key to it all.

Someone once told me in the Construction business, not to worry about my competition. If I spend too much time worrying about my competition, I'm not devoting enough time to the important stuff, my business and my business will hurt for it.

Reply by DogmongerCA on 5/15/06 4:43pm
Msg #119987

Read and understand message 33325 and then maybe you could

consider yourself part time competition. It used to be that you couldn't post without a link to this message appearing so that signing agents don't have to answer the same questions over and over. Best of luck, not the best of times to be starting out

Almost everything you need to know to become successful
Posted by Dorothy/MI of ? on 4/22/05 11:00am
Msg #33325 from 68.248.9.100

The following is a compilation from several experienced people that frequent this board, i.e., Brenda- TX (most of the list below is from her), Sylvia/FL, Art/MD. This appeared in a number of posts and I have copied and pasted it, and saved it for future reference, along with my general advice to newbies (Hugh, please excuse me for using your favorite term) that I usually post in response to questions about getting started.

If you know what a notary signing agent is, then you probably know whether or not you have enough background to wing it or whether you need to take a class.

Depending on the area that you are in, you may or may not be able to get work, i.e. many areas are saturated with notaries who fell for the NNA get rich quick scheme. Having said that, if you think you want to pursue this business, read every notary board you can find, learn all that you can learn, network (if possible) with other notaries and MARKET, MARKET, MARKET yourself. There is no fast road to success. Also be sure that you want the life style that we have to live (last minute signings, slow and or low pay, not being able to have much of a social life, especially from the 15th to the 25th of each month, be prepared to sit at a kitchen table trying to work while dinner was cooking, phones ringing and borrowers jumping up to answer, kids screaming, dogs barking, couples fighting, etc). All of us could tell you stories that would either curl your hair, or make it fall out,. You also should be someone who does not require a structured life because in this business (if you treat it like a business and not just pin money) almost everything is subject to change. It is not unusual to have five signings in your appointment book and end up with one or none due to cancellations or rescheduling! You will have little or no control over your schedule; you might have one for 9 a.m. and not another thing until 8 or 9 p.m. or 4 or 5 one day and then none for the next several days. And the problem with starting new in a saturated market is that everyone wants experience and references. When I started 3 years ago the business was at its zenith and the first 2 or 3 months, I was lucky to get 2 or 3 signings a week and I turned down nothing! I also worked at least 40 hours a week just trying to get business. Also, you will need a fast computer, a hi speed internet connection, a fast laser printer(PCL6), a plain paper fax machine, a copier, a reliable car and a cell phone with at least 1500 anytime minutes. Don't expect to recoup your initial investment for at least six to twelve months.

Here are some suggestions:

(1) Purchase Kathy Poston's book (see http://www.signingregistry.info) Consider the Signing Registry's mentor program.

(2) Purchase Monica's book (see http://www.amrnotary.com)

(3) Make sure to learn your state notary laws well.

(4) Do a google search for notary signing agent training.

(5) Read http://www.gomobilenotary.com and this forum to get the feel for what the job involves.

(6) Consult the Small Business Admin's site at http://www.sba.gov to learn how to research your area's opportunity. Crunch the numbers and see if you think you can make a business of it by the area you will serve.

(7) Consider buying Laura Vestanen's book on developing non-loan business. See her website at http://www.professionalnotary.com. Her book is about $10.

(8) Advertise yourself here for free as a mobile notary. Better idea - purchase the $39.95 membership and use the zip code tool and the list of signing services to market yourself.

(9) Read the link listed in my profile on what I did to get started.

(10) Ask your state's Secretary of State office if they recommend any courses for you.

(11) When you post here, if you want to get more specific help, create yourself a handle and include your state's two letter abbreviation (BrendaTX, for instance)

(12) Read http://www.NotaryDepot.com - get a free advertisement there.

(13) Get a website. (Try http://design.adaptiveview.com/ - $200 for the whole thing.)

(14) Have business cards made. (http://www.vistaprint.com)

(15) Some say read http://50statenotary.com, and some say not to read it. Victoria Ring writes a book with a good overview on the business. (Disclaimer: don't take anything anyone says at face value...do your own research, but you can get "concepts" from her book.) There is a section in her newest edition on marketing to title companies and lenders, if you are interested.

(16) Read forums and email a notary from your state, but don't pick someone from your own backyard or you may be disappointed. For instance, I would never train my competition. I think it's foolish to be trained BY your competition. A notary four hours away might be willing to chat awhile on the phone with you about how to get started for YOUR area.

(17) Peruse used book stores/thrift stores/library used book sales and pick up books on related industries such as mortgage, finance, real estate, property law.

(18) Consider a real estate finance class (Thanks Joan OH)

(19) Contact http://www.signingregistry.info0 for information on their training course. They sell a book.

(20) About documents - Learn what these documents are:

AFFIDAVIT FOR HOME EQUITY TRANSACTION-
AFFIDAVIT OF MARITAL STATUS-
AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE-
APPLICATION FOR P.A.I.D. PROGRAM-
AUTHORIZATION TO CANCEL CREDIT LINE-
BALLOON NOTE ADDENDUM-
BALLOON RIDER-
COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT-
CONDOMINIUM RIDER-
CORRECTION AGREEMENT LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY-
DESIGNATION OF HOMESTEAD AFFIDAVIT-
DOCUMENT CORRECTION AGREEMENT-
ESCROW ACCOUNTING ADDENDUM-
ESCROW DISCLOSURE FORM-
FIRST PAYMENT COUPON-
ID LETTER –OR-IDENTITY STATEMENT-
INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT-
INITIAL ESCROW DISCLOSURE STATEMENT-
MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST-
NAME AFFIDAVIT-
NON-IDENTITY AFFIDAVIT-
NOTE-
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT, SALE OR TRANSFER OF SERVICING RIGHTS-
NOTICE OF PURCHASER-
NOTICE OR RIGHT TO CANCEL OR RIGHT OF RECISSION-
ONE AND THE SAME NAME AFFIDAVIT-
OWNERS AFFIDAVIT-
PAY OFF DEPARTMENT-
PAYOFF AFFIDAVIT-
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RIDER-
QUIT CLAIM DEED-
REAL ESTATE ESCROW AFFIDAVIT-
REFINANCE AFFIDAVIT-
REQUEST FOR COPY OF TRANSCRIPT OF TAX FORM 4506-
SECOND HOME RIDER-
SETTLEMENT STATEMENT & SETTLEMENT CHARGES-
SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE AFFIDAVIT-
SURVEY AFFIDAVIT-
TRANSFER OF LIEN-
TRUTH IN LENDING-
UNIFORM RESIDENTAIL LOAN APPLICATION-
W-9
WAIVER OF ESCROW ACCOUNT-

~Some of these forms will be available to see listed at
http://www.signingregistry.info1 ~

Specifically at this link you can look for forms:
http://www.signingregistry.info1singlefamily/sf_forms.jhtml

(Find a brief explanation of these at http://www.signingregistry.info3 [thank you Dogmonger!])

(21) Determine all zip codes you will service. Make a chart in Excel with these Column Headings

Zip -
City -
County -
Travel Fee -
Base Fee -
Total Overnight Fee -
Total eDocs Fee -
Travel Time -

(22) Figure these amounts for every Zip Code you service. Keep the chart over your desk, in your car and in your calendar.

(23) If you want to use a calendar online, try http://www.signingregistry.info4

Buy an HP laser printer with the correct PCL drivers
Buy a fax machine (for outgoing faxes)
Subscribe to MaxEmail for incoming faxes
Buy a copier (or just get an all-in-one)
Make sure you have a cell phone with good reception and plenty of minutes.
Better to have DSL or Cable for downloading edocs.
Stock in Bayer aspirin for the headaches

Consider getting a digital recorder. Use to make notes etc while driving. Unless you have 4 hands, it's hard to drive, drink coffee, write down a phone number and name at the same time.

Always make sure you have ample supplies of legal paper, and refill toner for the printer cartridge.

If you do all of the above, YOU WILL BE A SUCCESSFUL SIGNING AGENT. However, there are no short cuts that I am aware of unless you have an uncle in the business.





Messages in this Thread
Almost everything you need to know to become successful - Dorothy/MI on 4/22/05 11:00am
Good job, Dorothy-MI! n/m - Brenda Stone on 4/22/05 11:07am
Thank you again, Dorothy and Brenda, et al!! - Mary Mantz on 4/22/05 4:42pm
further evidence of a slow down - anon on 4/22/05 11:48am
Loan Signer Training - Anya/LA (CA) on 4/22/05 1:04pm
Re: Loan Signer Training - MaggieMae_CA on 4/22/05 3:23pm
Re: Loan Signer Training - Mary Mantz on 4/22/05 4:45pm
Added to thread #33325-Counter-point View- NSA training - BrendaTX on 7/13/05 9:06am
Re: further evidence of a slow down - Stephen_VA on 4/22/05 2:51pm
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - chelleCA on 4/22/05 2:11pm
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - Knotaree DC on 4/22/05 3:49pm
Re: ALMOST everything you need to know to become successful - JanetK/CA on 7/18/05 12:33am
Details and Accuracy are Important - adding to #33325 - BrendaTX on 7/14/05 11:00am
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - Laura_NH on 4/22/05 10:50pm
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - Sansan7 on 5/18/05 9:11pm
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - David Woodul on 5/30/05 5:30pm
CA-Almost everything you need to know to become successful - Elda Garibay on 6/1/05 2:17pm
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - sweetpea, al on 6/1/05 5:50pm
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - nkroyall on 6/7/05 4:17pm
Additional information - Not an entitlement - Dorothy/MI on 6/13/05 8:57am
Bookmark 'em - BrendaTX on 6/13/05 9:32am
Re: Additional information - Not an entitlement - Judith_VA on 6/13/05 3:00pm
Re: Additional information - spell check - SamIam_CA on 6/13/05 3:27pm
Recommended Reading: As a new NSA..here is my perspective - BrendaTx on 6/13/05 9:32pm
Re: Recommended Reading: Added Nicole to #33325 thread n/m - BrendaTx on 6/13/05 9:33pm
Adding to "Success" thread #33325 - Here's eDoc practice. - BrendaTx on 6/13/05 9:36pm
HP Printers/Printer Command Language (PCL) by PAW_Fl - BrendaTX on 6/17/05 8:51am
Re: Adding to "Success" thread #33325 - Here's eDoc practice. - katsr_CA on 8/31/05 2:40pm
Re: Adding to "Success" thread #33325 - Here's eDoc practice. - DTNotaries on 3/16/06 6:59pm
Re: More advice from Brenda/TX - Dorothy/MI on 6/16/05 9:55pm
Beginner's FAQs (Compliments of AngelinaAZ) - BrendaTX on 6/17/05 5:13am
Making the Confirmation Call...by Iris-WA - BrendaTX on 7/12/05 2:56pm
What Ernest CT says about the Confirmation Call - BrendaTX on 7/12/05 2:58pm
Why people are reluctant to post TC info from Nd_WA - BrendaTX on 7/21/05 8:10am
Re: Why people are reluctant to post TC info from Nd_WA - tfarmertx on 7/23/05 8:02pm
Acronyms regarding loans by Brian/CA - BrendaTX on 7/21/05 9:07pm
Re: Acronyms regarding loans by Brian/CA - linda/ca on 7/23/05 9:51pm
Re: Acronyms regarding loans by Brian/CA - linda/ca on 7/24/05 3:19am
End of Month - Bonnie/FL Explains - BrendaTX on 7/24/05 12:48pm
Accepting an Assignment / Quoting Fee / EOM (+ to #33325) - Brenda Stone on 7/26/05 4:13am
Small claims court for #33325 by Nicole & by Melody - BrendaTX on 7/26/05 5:05am
Quoting your fee to SS's...ASK like THIS - TCMN on 7/26/05 5:19pm
Birth, Labor & Delivery of a mortgage loan - by Renee Kovacs - BrendaTX on 9/19/05 1:07pm
Clues to spotting a Signing Services to void by Charles_CA - Iris Grayson on 9/19/05 4:11pm
Pricing and Fees by NorCalDar on 10/7/05 - BrendaTX on 10/7/05 1:47pm
Re: Pricing and Fees by NorCalDar on 10/7/05 - Nathan Ellsworth on 10/19/05 11:19pm
Required Reading - NSA 101-Orientation by Roger OH - BrendaTx on 11/14/05 3:56pm
Adding #76283 to the thread of Message #33325 - BrendaTx on 1/27/06 12:21pm
Jersey Boy's 2 cents... Adding to #33325 - BrendaTx on 2/3/06 10:21am
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - Brenda Stone on 2/5/06 3:50pm
For Income Tax starting place, see Msg #94550 - BrendaTx on 2/5/06 3:52pm
A Lesson on Attitude for New SAs... - BrendaTx on 2/9/06 3:00pm
A Lesson on Attitude for new SA's .... by JanetK_CA - TitleGalCA on 2/9/06 8:27pm
above post by JanetK_CA, not TitleGal N~M - TitleGalCA on 2/9/06 8:28pm
Posted from msg 95364 - Brenda_TX - Newbie Msg for Today - Dorothy_MI on 2/10/06 2:37pm
Re: Posted from msg 95364 - Brenda_TX - Newbie Msg for Today - lulu on 2/10/06 3:11pm
Msg List - Going Mobile - adding to #33325 (From BeccaFL) - BrendaTx on 2/13/06 10:20am
Mobile Office - adding to #33325 (From BeccaFL) w/ Keywords - BrendaTx on 2/13/06 10:25am
From CharlesCA - Adding to 33325 - True Professional Society - BrendaTx on 2/13/06 3:07pm
Tina of MA re: Fees - When to renegotiate a fee - BrendaTx on 3/28/06 4:06pm
The Other Side of the Coin (back by popular demand) - BrendaTx on 3/28/06 5:04pm
Discussing the title company solicitation....added to #33325 - BrendaTx on 3/31/06 2:55pm
No HUD with the package from PAW-FL //added to #33325 - BrendaTx on 4/2/06 12:59pm
Signing errors through the lenders eyes by Renee Kovacs - TitleGalCA on 4/5/06 11:31pm
Re: Almost everything you need to know to become successful - Anonymous from 71.66.111.249 on 4/30/06 6:24pm
Deed of Trust/Mortgage by Atty - Kevin/CT added to #33325 - BrendaTx on 5/2/06 12:28pm
Re: Deed of Trust/Mortgage - PAW - Added to #33325 - BrendaTx on 5/2/06 12:30pm
Notary Certifying Copy - See Thread beginning w/Msg #117135 n/m - BrendaTx on 5/2/06 12:32pm
Additional Info -- especially if you live alone - Dorothy_MI on 5/5/06 1:28pm
Manufactured Homes / Finding Info by Lawrence OK - BrendaTx on 5/7/06 7:55pm
Adding to #33325 - My First Signing & Marketing by eboughey - BrendaTx on 5/11/06 7:43am
Adding to 33325 - StamperWI - Standard Fees Calculation - BrendaTx on 5/12/06 9:18am

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 6:16pm
Msg #120005

Re: Read and understand message 33325 DOG

Wow...I had no idea it had gotten that big.

Reply by DogmongerCA on 5/15/06 6:24pm
Msg #120006

So much for good things coming in small packages

Kind of like your profile. Very impressive. Is there anything you can't do. PS... I always pictured you as a blond, don't know why, just had a mental picture of you as a blond:-)

Reply by Jenny_CA on 5/15/06 6:40pm
Msg #120013

Dogmonger: Thank you for the info this weekend. :-) n/m

Reply by DogmongerCA on 5/15/06 7:22pm
Msg #120034

Glad to be of service anytime

Sorry it took so long and curious if the redraw cam out today and if you had any luck with my suggestions:-)

Reply by Jenny_CA on 5/15/06 8:19pm
Msg #120049

Re: Glad to be of service anytime

Haven heard from the processor yet, or any one esle. ( you said redraws don't take long , right?)
Not tech savvy, so all I did was print my email and saved them so I can use them as attachments. I had not erased the calls placed so I am jotting down the times I did call.

My uncle was going to stop by to see if he could help me out , but had to leave early ( he was visiting from out of town).

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 6:41pm
Msg #120014

Re: So much for good things coming in small packages

Well, thank you for noticing! I'll take any kind of attention to my details I can get, honey.

Reply by DogmongerCA on 5/15/06 7:24pm
Msg #120036

Honey?

Haven't heard those words from my wife since I spilled some on my good shirt:-)

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 7:29pm
Msg #120038

Re: Honey? It's okay, Dog...it's common talk in Tx

Honey's the male counterpart to gf. It's kind of like saying, "I know that's right, girlfriend!" I just don't feel comfortable saying, "I know that's right, boyfriend!"

Reply by CaliNotary on 5/15/06 10:49pm
Msg #120080

Re: Honey? It's okay, Dog...it's common talk in Tx

I think it's time to bring back "Sweetie, darling" from Absolutely Fabulous.

Reply by MichiganAl on 5/15/06 11:10pm
Msg #120085

I'm soooo glad you clarified that

When you said honey is the counterpart to gf, I thought gf meant get f%$ed. You know, like when Judy in LA kept calling us honey, she was telling us to get f$%%ed.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/15/06 5:06pm
Msg #119994

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...back at you

Wow, this attitude is going to get you no where fast......slow down, most are here to help.... really........There is plenty of business for the respectable to servive, but trash talk like this will get you no where.
When I began I had help from no one, I researched, I learned, I taught myself, I read the boards and many on this board came up in this business this way. Please at least be respectful and don't get so offended because someone saw humor in another's post.

Reply by CaliNotary on 5/15/06 6:08pm
Msg #120001

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...back at you

"U no it's people like you that deserve to be slapped in the mouth b/c your attitude sucks......hell! how did you get started somebody had to help you....you idiot!"

I think I speak for several people on this board when I say go f**k yourself you ungrateful btich.

Reply by Becca_FL on 5/15/06 9:01pm
Msg #120055

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...BACK AT YOU

I wasn't going to respond to this post because I'm just so sick and tired of the begging newbies and the cry baby attitudes, but I feel the need to respond to your remarks.

>>>how did you get started somebody had to help you....you idiot!<<<

I am NOT an idiot, as I did not fall for all the deceptive advertising practices of the NNA, Huckleberry and the likes, as you did. I had been in Real Estate for three years while I was earning my Paralegal Degree. After school, I got a job at a local Title Company as a lowly processor. I worked my way up to pre/post closer and eventually to closer. I learned the business on the inside and knew the business inside out, top to bottom. The Chase broker in town told me about mobile closers. I ran into a gal I had known from my advertising business and she told me she was a mobile loan closer. I asked her about it and realized it was right up my ally.

At about the same time I learned of this new profession, the Title Company that I was working for was going through major changes, thanks to the owners crazy wife screaming at us for using too much toilet paper. Shortly after the wicked witch took over operations of the 5 title Companies, 85% of the staff left, me included. I decided to try the mobile thing while I collected unemployment.

So you see, many people in this business had NO help in the begining just a killer work ethic and the drive to be self employed. Sylvia and Paul were a great help to me, in the begining, but niether took my to a signing, told me how to market or gave me their list of contacts and I never-ever asked. I did ask about Notarial questions (I was a good closer, but not a good Notary, when I began) and I ALWAYS got the right answers.

Oh, and who ever told you that there was plenty of business in Florida was blowing smoke up your arse. The market has slowed to a trickle and if you don't have good solid contacts and repeat clientele, you will struggle to make money in this business. Hey, I'll be glad to send you all the $40 & $50 jobs here in Vero. Come On Down! Hope you have a cheap babysitter.

Reply by eboughey on 5/15/06 3:00pm
Msg #119960

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

We should all be the professionals we claim to be. I've been appalled at some of the really immature and hateful remarks that are thrown around at 'newbies'. Sure new people should search before they ask, but it doesn't pan out like that and they feel like this is the place that their questions will be answered. Ignore it but don't antagonize. A short, professional response should suffice.

It's not like there's a big sign that says 'DON"T ASK QUESTIONS'. The topic of searching the archive first doesn't even appear until #5. It should be #1 if it's causing that much of a problem. Or better yet, just be done with it and create a new signing agent board.

The 2nd sentence wording for rules and guidelines actually says:

"It was created to allow professional notaries public to share experiences, advice and opinions with other members of the profession."

We are professionals and whether you like it or not, there are going to be new people who ask questions right away. If you can't be short and professional, don't respond at all.

And whoever wrote that response about 'what makes you think anybody owes you a leg up' should be banned. Totally uncalled for and definitely not in the spirit of what a message board is all about!

Reply by Jody Peterson on 5/15/06 3:08pm
Msg #119961

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

I agree. I have been very appalled at the recent marks against newbies. I am at the point of not even wanting to post, or even comming to this web site. I am asking questions not to take work away from anyone but most seem to be afraid at what threat I am. I have not seemed to find anyone in my area that seems to post so I did not realize that I would be making the experienced mad. Sham on those who think that they are being professionals when they dog on us or anyone in the world.

Reply by Becca_FL on 5/15/06 9:09pm
Msg #120056

Get REAL and get a life...

>>>most seem to be afraid at what threat I am.<<< ??????????

I love newbies. I keep them busy with the cheap SSs while I get all the good paying jobs. Where are you? I'll be sure to have all my rejects give you a call.

Reply by Jody Peterson on 5/16/06 1:22am
Msg #120101

Re: Get REAL and get a life...

yeah real professional, you all act like a bunch of children and I have never been so turned off by post. I have a life and maybe that is why I don't bother dogging people on this web site like you do.

Reply by Anonymous on 5/15/06 3:09pm
Msg #119962

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

OK....you're in FL along w/Mr newbie. Why don't you contact him, give him a leg up and let him eat YOUR lunch? To me "Professional" means that's how a person puts bread on his family's table. I don't cotton to people who want to take another's full time profession and turn into their pin money hobby. Maybe I was less than cordial, but I meant every word. Want a part time job?? get one at Wal Mart!

Reply by eboughey on 5/15/06 3:20pm
Msg #119965

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

You know, I don't have to hide behind an anonymous name. Even though I might be reamed, it is preferable to cowardice.

And I'll tell you what. I would help ANYBODY in a heartbeat. Notaries don't have to be catty or territorial. What they should do is band together in their propsective area and make sure all the new people don't lowball them by SHOWING them the ropes and what the pay is in that area so the playing field isn't stacked against them and they don't HAVE to go broke.

In fact, I believe that being a professional is conforming to the ethical standards of your profession which should be beyond reproach as a public official. JMHO

Reply by Anonymous on 5/15/06 3:25pm
Msg #119966

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

okay everybody it's evident that this wanna be "Professional" woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, so your excused b/c of your insecurities!......but from now on if you dont have anything good to say why not just keep quiet.....for your informations a lot of your colleages on this board have responded w/ some more than helpful advice....so I ASSURE YOU, your the only one that feels this way! so you need to slow down before you wreck out..GOSH! w/ an attitude like yours I swear you sound like you should be working for the Taliban and ready for war w/ us newbies! ....and thanks for doing this anonymously b/c I really would not want to learn anything from you anyways...... LOSER!

Reply by Anonymous on 5/15/06 3:41pm
Msg #119970

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

Sorry, I can't stay and play anymore, I've got 3 closings tonite that I've got to get to so I can feed my family. Y;all have a good time in the sand box....and play nice !

Reply by CaliNotary on 5/15/06 6:11pm
Msg #120003

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

"but from now on if you dont have anything good to say why not just keep quiet..."

followed by

"and thanks for doing this anonymously b/c I really would not want to learn anything from you anyways...... LOSER!"


Gotta love people too incredibly stupid to see their own hypocrisy. I think this single parent's kid would be better off if she got hit by a bus.

Reply by Becca_FL on 5/15/06 9:12pm
Msg #120057

OMG, Cali...I so adore you.

You win this weeks prize! I pass the trophy to you.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 5/15/06 9:47pm
Msg #120064

Re: OMG, Cali...I so adore you...and you too Becca

Between the two of you, you're the reality of this reality series online, of the notary world. You are much like Cali!

When I reflect, I need to be more like Brenda. She's gracious in the Texas tradition of southern belle's. Or, I need to be more like Renee, sticking always to Topic, and offering up the best in philosophy and human understanding (well, actually Brenda's pretty good at that too) and tidbits from the world of lending that are precious to everyone here..

But, in my heart of heart's, Cali has it - the unvarnished truth, in all it's glory. I just wish he was ... well, you know.

I just love a post from the Newbie, cheerful as a bird chirping...."HI! Oh, do tell me how to be a notary! Gee Whizakers, thanks for everything!" Then sit back and watch reality set in and see the chirping bird get down to gutter level and get nasty.

It's about as predictable as Old Faithful, but it's weekly entertainment.

Reply by CaliNotary on 5/15/06 10:41pm
Msg #120075

Re: OMG, Cali...I so adore you...and you too Becca

"I just wish he was ... well, you know. "

Yeah, I wish I were too. The Irish Inch is a terrible joke from mother nature.

(that is what you were talking about, right?)

Reply by TitleGalCA on 5/15/06 10:45pm
Msg #120078

LOL

I have never met an Irishman yet that will cop to an Irish Inch. You're a Brave Man.

Reply by lulu on 5/15/06 9:50pm
Msg #120066

Re: OMG, Cali...I so adore you.

See there you guys go again. Last really bad post or threads of posts were people trying to give bad leads as good ones to newbies. I found that to be awful. But now we're wishing them dead! I have to say that is exceptionally poor taste out of Calinotary with the past month or so in his life. (with respect, Calinotary) but what is it with you two and people like you?
Looks to me like we have Chip and PMS in our midst.

Seems to me bad attitude is a reflection of stress. Is the industry too much pressure for ya?

Signed, Missy Lulu

Reply by TitleGalCA on 5/15/06 10:00pm
Msg #120068

Re: OMG, Cali...I so adore you.

Wishing them dead? Lulu, your stress level is affecting you, what a horrible thing to say. It's when you RELAX that you can laugh about life and all the "stuff" in it, especially on something so unimportant as an online forum.

And, if the laughter doesn't work, there's always Prozac.

Reply by lulu on 5/15/06 10:05pm
Msg #120070

Re: OMG, Cali...I so adore you.-TitleGalCA

Per Calinotary's message:
*Gotta love people too incredibly stupid to see their own hypocrisy. I think this single parent's kid would be better off if she got hit by a bus.*

Reply by TitleGalCA on 5/15/06 10:26pm
Msg #120071

Well, yes, it was a bit extreme lulu

however, the original poster was so extremely not getting it (reason, advice and everything else posted here for the original question) that it can be argued successfully that extreme dumb deserves extreme statements.

Lulu, truthfully, can you imagine going into a business without knowing one thing? The investment, the time, and walk right into a professional forum with such a statement?

Actually I suspect it was a set up for a train-wreck of a thread. It that's the case, I'll give the original poster a small bit of respect.

Reply by CaliNotary on 5/15/06 10:33pm
Msg #120074

Re: OMG, Cali...I so adore you.-TitleGalCA

C'mon Lulu, I didn't say I wish she actually would get hit by a bus. The point was that the poster is too stupid to be raising children.

And you'll notice that my only rude comments were direct responses to her rude comments. So she started it, neener neener neener!

And I agree with Titlegal, I think the original post was just a troll for outraged responses. So I try to give em their money's worth!

Reply by lulu on 5/15/06 11:07pm
Msg #120084

Re: OMG, Cali...I so adore you.-TitleGalCA

I would say that's a good possibility if the anon hadn't emailed me. But then that doesn't prove otherwise either. I really appreciate the ability to state a disapproval without things escalating. This one started to remind of one maybe a month ago when a new gal came on like gang busters and chewing everyone out for chewing her out. LOL

I did tell this person in my email response that their way of speaking was going to make all come down on them like vultures and the more they responded in that manner the more the vultures would come. Sorry for the vulture reference but I guess I was trying to put across a mass retaliation type thing. Once again, I will come to anon's defense in that they weren't looking for a freebie or hand-out. It's the first I've seen offering to pay since I've been posting at the beginning of the year.

Funny how things like that neener, neener can make all the difference also in determining the attitude or mentality be which a message is presented. Like that Cali, got a laugh out of it.
Nitie nite all. Have a good evening.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 5/15/06 11:35pm
Msg #120089

You too have a good evening. n/m

Reply by CaliNotary on 5/15/06 10:53pm
Msg #120081

Thanks Becca

My only regret is that it's terribly un PC to call people retards anymore. And not enough people would understand "windowlicker" as the equvilent so there's no point in using that either.

Reply by Anonymous on 5/16/06 1:43am
Msg #120103

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

It would certainly help the newcomers here if things were topically organized. I think it is dreadful how nasty people are on here when anyone asks a question.

How many pages is this forum? If it were topically organized, one could look in the proper topic and would not BOTHER those of you who are holier than thou about anyone asking questions.

Reply by Becca_FL on 5/16/06 7:37am
Msg #120114

Gee, did you try clicking the "TOPICS" button?

You can view posts by topic, thread or linear. Hey, there's even a search button.

Reply by SamIam_CA on 5/16/06 10:34am
Msg #120172

Re: New Notary Agent....please read...and you too!

"How many pages is this forum?"

There are over 120,000 messages posted. When I first found this site it was suggested that I begin at message number one and start reading - which is exactly what I did.

Since then I have notarized over 1000 documents - over 250 loan packages. I have never made an error and I have never had a problem receiving payments. The information here is invaluable if you take advantage of the forum.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/15/06 5:00pm
Msg #119993

Re: New Notary Agent....please read

Anon it will also benefit you to relax and be pleasant, a sense humor doesn't hurt, you will need it in this business. I remember very well when I began and hey no silver spoon here, I'm serious when it matters and laughter is sweet, don't forget to enjoy the laughter along the way..

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/15/06 4:56pm
Msg #119992

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu and I say that with

respect, why must someone be considered not nice if they find humor in a post to a newbie.....they need to step back and read what they wrote, see how it comes off, if they don't get this.....they may be in big do do. There is so much more to notary work then a few drive bys, money doesn't always speak volumes in my book. I have helped several newbies and never expected or accepted anything in return. But get real this is a business beit not rocket science but hey, one needs to know what they are doing . NO OFFENSE ANON.....

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 5:29pm
Msg #119997

LkA

**if they don't get this.....they may be in big do do. **

Ommmmm...LkA said "do do."

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/15/06 5:33pm
Msg #119998

Re: LkA

Yeah, I thought you may want to take back the offer to teach anon after reading additional posts. Firecracker in the making.

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 6:38pm
Msg #120011

Re: LkA - Just for the record - the offer was for $$ not for

free. If someone wants to become a well-trained NSA...I'll do it...I'd advise all vets so inclined to consider that practice as well. I have encouraged Paw to do so in the past (how valuable would his training be!!!) and others who are good at this should train people not in their area for a reasonable price.

If you wanna know how to make soap...same price!

The other day a woman called me to find out what I thought about her making a certain kind of soap.

I said "yes! great! doit!"

She said, but it is so complicated! Nope, I told her...if you are a neat person in the kitchen do a search and start making soap. Well...turns out she needed to "hear" it - googling was not easy for her. Since she is a friend, I told her to get pencil and let me tell you how simple this is.

Funny thing...she was floored because she had no idea I find lye soapmaking therapeutic...or that I just like to make soap. Anyhow, I walked her through it...but even SOAPMAKERS sell their knowledge in books and in tutorial sessions.

An hour and fifteen min. later she was off to buy a can of Red Devil Lye and five pounds of lard. Next week, I will tell her how to make the clear stuff.

Reply by lulu on 5/15/06 7:32pm
Msg #120040

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu and I say that with

My post from the beginning---I guess if you knew me---I was chuckling about your message and as I continued to chuckle I just said now let's be nice. Nothing meant by it. I just got a kick out of your response but want to keep things pleasant.

Yes one needs to know what they are doing and I believe that is exactly what she is trying to do and offering to pay for it. I see her post as nothing different than someone going on and buying training online. She came on and said 'I want to learn and I'm willing to pay for it.'

The second paragraph was just an afterthought. I just wanted you to know I was chuckling as I was responding to you on the be nice message. No harm done right? And nothin' in that response to you that should get your britches in a bunch, Right Brenda? All's Well. Hey that's cute. Can I change my sign-on to Missy Lulu? I like that.

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 7:46pm
Msg #120044

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu and I say that with

Ms. LkA is so mellow you could not get her britches in a bunch with a ball of twine and square knot.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/16/06 12:00am
Msg #120094

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu and I say that with

Well, you may be right there Jezebel, I got a call today from child number two, she announced to me over the cell while I was at work, she was in Vegas and had eloped.......I was of course silent. She said don't you have anything to say....yes I think I'm stunned..... She repeats well......What should I do, I ask about what, telling dad? I said don't, allow me to tell him you know it takes your father a while to ease into the things we must ultimately accept. I called hubby, he said I'm going to be sick, and he hasn't spoken the rest of the day. He did promptly call his daughter now in her 20's and tell her a thing or two. I however stunned, remember 32 years ago eloping as well with this hubby/dad and his father being just as outraged.....
I suggested number two child, lay low, allow dad to cool off, he will be sorry for his words. I had two signings tonight and all I could think of was good, I'll be busy he'll have to stew alone. Let me know if anyone wants to see a picture of the bride and groom, not the best but if you know Vegas weddings it was better then mine. We wear jeans and tee-shirts and grabbed two drunks off the street but still together after 32 years......

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/16/06 6:59am
Msg #120107

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu and I say that with

Congratulations, Susan! I'd love to see pictures of the bride and groom. Jezebel? LOL, that's funny.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/15/06 11:49pm
Msg #120092

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu and I say that with

Yes, do it, it is cute, I always refer to my closest co-workers the ones I have great fun with as Missy this or Missy that, it is said with great fondness and affection......

Reply by lulu on 5/15/06 7:33pm
Msg #120041

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu -Brenda

Oh ya and Brenda could I get you to notarize the AKA?

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 7:43pm
Msg #120043

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu -Brenda

Backdating?
Proper ID available?
Can I use my fake Idaho seal?

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/15/06 7:47pm
Msg #120046

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu -oops correction Iowa Seal. n/m

Reply by lulu on 5/15/06 9:23pm
Msg #120058

Re: New Notary Agent-Missy Lulu -oops correction Iowa Seal.

And would that be a $50 travel fee, perhaps? Hmmmmm....

Reply by TitleGalCA on 5/15/06 9:49pm
Msg #120065

Hello New Notary!

You would have been far smarter to walk across the freeway in rush hour. This is the price for not doing your homework. You let the dogs out with this post.

Reply by Anonymous on 5/16/06 1:24am
Msg #120102

rude!

why is every one so rude on this web site? It seems to me that everyone that has rude things to say needs a vacation , just a little burnt out!

Reply by Becca_FL on 5/16/06 7:41am
Msg #120115

Re: rude?

>>>why is every one so rude on this web site? It seems to me that everyone that has rude things to say needs a vacation<<<

Yeah, I agree we do need a vacation from all the dumb questions, redundant posts and new certified signing agents wanting a hand out...It gets soooo old!