Posted by Linda_H/FL on 11/3/06 11:05am
Msg #157048

How much would you charge?

Not looking for exact numbers (that's your business) but what would you charge for a split signing - same county different location...just curious as I got a call, quoted my fee, was then told it's a split between two borrowers, asked for $25 extra and he has to call me back..

Was it unreasonable to ask for extra money to go through the package twice?

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/3/06 11:10am
Msg #157051

Look at it this way. It's two separate signings. You should get two fees. $25., and he has to call you back? That's bs.....jmo

Reply by Lee/AR on 11/3/06 11:11am
Msg #157054

Charm beat me to it! Totally agree. n/m

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/3/06 11:12am
Msg #157055

Linda, think about it. If they had to have two notaries to cover it, say it was across state, is it right for one to get paid $25.?

Reply by Genkichan on 11/3/06 11:11am
Msg #157052

So, you drive to borrower 1, sign docs, pick up and drive to borrower 2, and sign again, all on the same day? Given all the extra time involved, I would have charged an extra 50% above my normal fee for the original assignment. $25.00 was nothing...IMO.

Reply by GF_CA on 11/3/06 11:11am
Msg #157053

If fee is $125 ( $100 over night + $25 for printing) I'll charge $225 for signing service. I did 3 of those.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/3/06 11:19am
Msg #157057

Re: Thanks everyone - I appreciate the input.. n/m

Reply by DM_FL on 11/3/06 11:22am
Msg #157058

I'd charge an additional $50. You have to take into consideration your time in going over the docs a second time in addition to the extra trip.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/3/06 11:29am
Msg #157059

He claimed the other signer was "right around the corner" - so travel didn't play into it - I was figuring the extra time involved between two locations - bothered me he didn't tell me it was split until I quoted my fee.

Reply by Traveling2U on 11/3/06 11:57am
Msg #157064

I was told it was a straight refi only to find out it was 2 sets. Next time I'll make sure when I let them know if the loan have more than one set of doc's this is my price and I can't accept the assigment unless we agree on the price.

I notice you have to be a fast thinker and be alert when talking to these SS most are good at scamming or chopping up your fee they do it for a living. All I can do is learn from them.

Reply by Pamela on 11/3/06 12:03pm
Msg #157067

Traveling2U Re: How much would you charge?

"I notice you have to be a fast thinker and be alert when talking to these SS most are good at scamming or chopping up your fee they do it for a living. All I can do is learn from them."


You said a mouthful. I Couldn't have said it better!


Pam

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/3/06 12:07pm
Msg #157070

Re: What really irked me is he didn't tell me

it was a split until he had my fee - then said "is that a problem?" -grrr

Reply by Traveling2U on 11/3/06 12:08pm
Msg #157071

Thanks screw me once shame on you...

They're good at what they do and I have no doubt if I don't listen carefully and remember to not totally focus on their needs but remember what it could cost me in the end Vs to what they agreed to pay me I'll be the one geting screwed.

Like judge Judy would say put on your listening ears hhaaaaa!! and stick to my fee

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/3/06 12:03pm
Msg #157068

Well - not two sets - he told me it was a single refi - but needed to be signed in two locations - so essentially the same - I'd have to go through the package twice -

Sorry thing is the caller ID showed a law firm.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 11/3/06 12:08pm
Msg #157072

Was that the Levine law firm?

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/3/06 12:13pm
Msg #157074

Re: Sylvia - you're spooky - yes..<G> n/m

Reply by Teresa/FL on 11/3/06 12:15pm
Msg #157075

You would think an attorney would know the value of time...

after all, they bill by the hour.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/3/06 12:19pm
Msg #157077

Re: I HONESTLy started to feel a bit greedy at first

asking for the extra money - til I realized what I'd have to do - I basically offered to do a second closing for $25.00 - then I didn't feel so bad

They haven't called back yet - it's been one of those weeks for me - turned away 3 signings way outside my service area, call from SOX last night..then that call today - not exactly a profitable week.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 11/3/06 1:57pm
Msg #157104

Just call me psychic<g> Now about the lottery numbers n/m

Reply by notarybycony on 11/3/06 4:30pm
Msg #157147

what about SS request the doc be faxed after signing?

I been ask by SS to fax back the signed doc prior to drop off at fedex. to fax doc, usually takes up a good 1/2hr for me to get it done. one time I was doing a signing out of town and I had to fax it back after signing, not knowing any better, I went to Kinko’s to have it faxed, the manager was very nice he told me it is not worth the price to fax it with them the doc is 100 pages and it would cost me $200 to fax it at Kinko’s. I was upset and was lost. what does one do with request for fax docs?

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 11/3/06 5:06pm
Msg #157157

Re: what about SS request the doc be faxed after signing?

I got a call from a company the other day - wanted me to drive an hour and a half one way for a signing and fax back ALL notarized documents - I turned it down.