Posted by Pierces Notary Services on 3/9/07 7:36am
Msg #179111

Anyone else slow?

This is the slowest period right now. Anyone else experiencing that? Will it pick back up? I got an email from EFS yesterday saying they expect to be busy from mid month to EOM this month. Anyone else get that?

Reply by Sharon Taylor on 3/9/07 8:08am
Msg #179115

Yes, but it's early in the month

Like everyone else, I expect things will settle down a bit in another week or so. People will still need to borrow and refinance. There will be fewer of the shaky loans, but I don't do that many of those anyway since in my experience the low-ball signing agencies and title companies are the ones parcelling out those assignments. My fees are my fees, they're fair and reasonable, and I stick to them.

Reply by marlindog on 3/9/07 9:45am
Msg #179144

Re: Yes, but it's early in the month

AMEN!

Reply by ML/PA on 3/9/07 8:22am
Msg #179118

This is the slowest I've ever been and a lot is due to turning down all the low paying offers. I would rather pass on these. These companies always find someone who is willing to take $50-75 dollars to travel 100 miles round trip.

Reply by BetsyMI on 3/9/07 8:30am
Msg #179121

This is also the slowest period I've ever experienced in three years of doing loan signings.

I'm hoping EOM will make up for the last few weeks.

Reply by Pierces Notary Services on 3/9/07 8:59am
Msg #179127

I've been getting calls not as much as usual but mostly for closings during the day when I'm working or too far away.

Reply by Gina Russell on 3/9/07 9:20am
Msg #179136

February was good for me,March started out ok

Reply by Christine Gardner on 3/9/07 9:51am
Msg #179146

So far so good this month. Seemed like February was very slow for me.

Reply by Dennis_IN on 3/9/07 10:06am
Msg #179150

Jan started slow but it's picking back up in SW IN. I have averaged 10+ closings per week in Feb and March.

Reply by ME/NJ on 3/9/07 11:25am
Msg #179159

Could be better

I think with a drop in long term interest rates the EOM and April should be better. (I hope) I have 4 appointments today (mid month close date) Next week should be slow.

Reply by KKinNoCal on 3/9/07 11:33am
Msg #179160

Just curious? What do you consider a good month$$ n/m

Reply by Karla Alanis on 3/9/07 11:40am
Msg #179162

Re: Just curious? What do you consider a good month$$

Can someone tell me how to get started! I am new to this and I paid my fee. How long does this all take before you get a call? Do I call places? HELP!!!

Reply by MistarellaFL on 3/9/07 11:43am
Msg #179163

Karla

start by reading message # 33325.
Read the board from start to finish, ask questions when you have utilized the search feature and cannot find the answer to your query.
BTW, this is not the best of times to start as an NSA: many areas are oversaturated as is, and the amount of loans has decreased simultaneously.
That doesn't mean it can't be done, but you most definately should have some essential knowlege before striking out.

Reply by ME/NJ on 3/9/07 11:49am
Msg #179167

Re: Just curious? What do you consider a good month$$

I won't give money amounts

Avg good month - 90-110 closings
Slow month - 65-75 closing

Anything below 65/month is a bad month for my company. 2007 has followed the same pace for the last 2 years. If history repeats April, May and June should be good and then the summer slow down and the fall big finish.

Reply by ME/NJ on 3/9/07 11:58am
Msg #179169

The above figures did not happen overnight years of work n/m

Reply by MistarellaFL on 3/9/07 12:00pm
Msg #179170

ME

Those figures are for a mulitple NSA office.
I would say a good month 40+ closings for a one person office.

Reply by ME/NJ on 3/9/07 2:38pm
Msg #179205

Re: ME

My wife helps out when I'm loaded, plus its great when your spouse can do it too. Companies love it.

3/4's of my monthly signings come from 3 major clients, I had a 2 sub prime TC that gave me tons of work 2 years ago, now I'm lucky if I do 3-5 month from each one.

Its hard work maintaining the same level of business when you know the industry has been down for a few months and looks to stay that way for another year or so.