Posted by Clarence Armstrong on 8/5/08 6:25pm
Msg #258698

Am I The Only One

Just wondering if I am the only one of us not working during these past 4 months. I haven't gotten one single solitary call. What is going on?

Reply by CopperheadVA on 8/5/08 6:43pm
Msg #258704

Things are really, really slow for me right now. My phone has barely rung the last two weeks but yes, I've certainly gotten calls the last four months.

Reply by chucke/fl on 8/5/08 8:27pm
Msg #258723

No you are not the only one. I used to get several calls a day for a signing. I am now receiving only several (2-3) a month. Of those they have to get back with me because my fee needs to be approved. I am very conservative with my fees, as I understand time are hard. However, I do not and will not devalue our worth. I only hope and pray that thing will change for us all, but only time will tell :-(

Reply by chucke/fl on 8/5/08 8:32pm
Msg #258725

Sorry, I am unable to edit my mistakes in the previous post.

Reply by RickinVA on 8/6/08 7:35am
Msg #258784

Re: this is probably NOT why

"have extensive training in the witnessing/signing of signatures on loan docs (refis, 1st and 2nd mtgs, HELOCS, etc. I have closed for several signing services and Title comapanies."

The typos and incorrect/uncomfortable grammar probably are not the cause of your lack of business, but why not have as much going for you as possible?

Rick

Reply by chucke/fl on 8/6/08 10:56am
Msg #258820

Re: this is probably NOT why

Because the previous post was mean spirited and was responded in open forum, I will respond in open forum. Like I stated, I did not edit as I usually do before the comments were sent. Please do not judge me my mistakes in typing. I am a certified signing agent. I have worked for title companies, signing companies and any other entity that will meet my fee. I have experience in refi's, purchases, reverse mortgages, respa's and etc.... Even at that business is slow for me in my city. I have more going for me than you will ever know or perhaps have. So Rick in Virginia, please keep your mean spirited comments to yourself about me!!!

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/6/08 11:01am
Msg #258822

Umm...Chuck..you may want to go back and read...

Rick's post was obviously meant for the original poster, not you...

Reply by chucke/fl on 8/6/08 11:07am
Msg #258825

Re: Umm...Chuck..you may want to go back and read...

Linda, perhaps you are right. However, we are here to help one another and not demean. I think the constructive criticism should be given in private. JMHO

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/6/08 11:11am
Msg #258827

I agree...but many people either don't like to get PM's

or don't know how to get to them....and Rick really wasn't nasty...just pointing out the obvious..IMO

Reply by jba/fl on 8/6/08 11:41am
Msg #258845

Re: Umm...Chuck..you may want to go back and read...

"I think the constructive criticism should be given in private."

This forum is also meant to be a teaching/learning tool. Constructive criticism is for the betterment of all. Nasty, harmful, sniping criticism is best left out all together.

As others have posted, don't take it personal. Some 'attacks' really are only perceived, not personal, and not even attacks.

Unfortunately, the written word does not adequately nor accurately give tone and nuance to the conversation unless one wishes to give long paragraph(s) to set the reader up. Sometimes people write on the fly - just want to interject a quick thought as they don't have time but want to give voice to their thoughts, leaving for others to discuss while they go off to do what is important to their time/day.

Again, thin skins should be checked at the door, open minds searching for knowledge should enter.

Reply by RickinVA on 8/6/08 3:25pm
Msg #258952

Re: Chucke/fl ... this is probably NOT why

Chucke, are you the original poster? If you set your view to "Threaded" at the top
of the page, you'll see it was directed to someone else. Also, if you read the answer,
you'll see something was quoted. If that quoted material was something you wrote,
then it was directed at you. It was not a slam or mean sprited, just a suggestion.
If you want to see a slam, there are a bunch of posts above that could be classified
as such. If you read some of them, you may be able to tell the difference.

Rick