Posted by Tamara Shelley on 11/26/06 11:32pm
Msg #162188

yeah me! n/m

Reply by Tamara Shelley on 11/26/06 11:34pm
Msg #162189

Re: yeah me!

im such a dork I hit enter without typing my message!

I just did my first signing!! It was from First Choice Signing! Does anybody know if they pay promptly? It was nerve racking, it was fun! thanks for listening!

Reply by Pamela on 11/27/06 12:12am
Msg #162192

Tamara, Re: yeah me!

Congratulations!

I am also suggesting the following:

First, to always research a company (if possible) before accepting an
assignment. Read the various notary forums as to the "Yes" and "No"
companies. Very interesting reads. . .

Secondly, if a signing agent contract is required, read it thoroughly.
In this way, you will know what to expect in the event of a cancellation,
"no-show" etc. . . If there isn't a contract, verbally inquire. In this way,
there will be no surprises. And, you will also know when to reasonably
expect your payment.

Third, always receive the fee confirmation in writing, BEFORE printing
documents. Even if there are changes (such as an "unexpected" Piggy Back
or Split-signing). Remember as a famous commercial says:
"Don't leave home without it!" ("smile"

Fourth, complete your profile on Notary Rotary (as it is now blank).
For ideas, check-out other notaries' profiles.

Fifth, create a webpage.

Again, Congratulations!

Pam

An "No", you are not a dork!

Reply by Tamara Shelley on 11/27/06 1:32pm
Msg #162282

Re: Tamara, Re: yeah me!

thanks so much for the info. I will keep that in mind for the future!!

Reply by Lori Volz on 11/27/06 12:14am
Msg #162193

First Choice On No-No List

Tamara,

Congratulations! For the most part they pay, but it is very slow!!! We will NOT do any further signings for Jarrod or Rudy because it took over a year to get payment for a 2nd trip (lenders error not ours). Plus almost a year to get payment for loan signings that were canceled once all docs were signed and returned. Rec'd only partial payments, which turned into a major hassle with them. They are now on our no-no list. It took several demand letters to receive even the partial payments. We completed the jobs without errors and should never have to chase after monies. Good luck.

Reply by Pamela on 11/27/06 12:20am
Msg #162194

Lori, Re: First Choice On No-No List

Thank You for the information.

Appreciate it immensely!

Pam

Reply by CATHY EICHHORST on 11/27/06 1:50pm
Msg #162287

Re: Lori, Re: First Choice On No-No List

How can I get a list of NO-No lenders???

Reply by Kevin/Ct on 11/27/06 8:20am
Msg #162212

Re: First Choice On No-No List

It has been my experience that if you have the ss/tc include the date of payment as well as the amount of your fee in the confirmation, there is usually no problem in getting paid. All that is necessary is to remaind them of the payment date to which they committed in the written confirmation. It becomes a clearly stated term of the contract. Otherwise payment is legally due in a "reasonable" time after the closing...whatever that may be.

Reply by Pamela on 11/27/06 12:34am
Msg #162195

Tamara Spelling Correction. . .

". . .check-out other notaries' profiles."

Should read:

. . .check-out other notary profiles.

Pam