Posted by Natalie Pott on 2/6/08 12:33pm
Msg #234283

Beware of TKI Closings

Tim Persing of TKI Closings called me to close documents for his company at a fee of $100. I accepted the job. He didn't pay and did not return my calls or emails. He finally called back to say he would have the payment in the mail before the end of the week. At the same time, he asked that I do another loan closing for him for $150. Believe it or not, I said yes. I said I would in good faith that he will send payment. He has not paid me for either closing. I have communicated with him through email. I have all of the emails stating he would send the payment - then he said the payment came back undeliverable and he would send again - and then nothing. He will not return my calls or emails. How do we get our money from these people??

Reply by Margaret_FL on 2/6/08 1:01pm
Msg #234288

I never do a closing for a client who is overdue with me. Now you have 2 closings with no pay. These days you really need to watch who you work for.

Reply by Natalie Pott on 2/6/08 5:39pm
Msg #234357

Yes - I know now. I feel like a fool.

Reply by snoopdogMs on 2/6/08 1:20pm
Msg #234300

Natalie, reality overrides faith in this business. If a company ignores the agent, won't return e-mails and continues to withhold payment, let reality determine whether you will work for the company again. If I have followed all necessary steps to receive payment, you can bet I will not take another job from the company if I had to beg or chase my money. Even if they pay me at some point I will not waste my time and energy on another job just to have to go through the begging cycle again. So Natalie, the reality here is that you may or may not get paid. All I know to do is hound the heck out of them until you wear them out. If they fold that's another story.

Reply by Natalie Pott on 2/6/08 5:40pm
Msg #234358

He's a dirty dog. Work has been slow, or I really don't think I would have given him the second chance.

Reply by Cari on 2/6/08 1:37pm
Msg #234304

contract contract contract

Some of these companies listed here on this site have independent contractor contracts - these are supposed to protect us and them, but has anyone received one back, signed by the ss or tc company?

Not sure if you had a signed contract with them, but if you did, I'd consider small claims court.

Reply by A-1 Signing Agents, LLC on 2/6/08 2:27pm
Msg #234315

Re: contract contract contract

MU HA HA!!! I would have said yes to the closing, recieved the docs and then would have gone along with the usual. Oh sure i've confirmed. I'll send you tracking #. Then nothing. He'll look really bad to the person he's getting work from. Creep!!!! :/

Reply by Philip Johnson on 2/6/08 2:30pm
Msg #234317

So screw the borrower to screw the SS? Poor idea. n/m

Reply by A-1 Signing Agents, LLC on 2/6/08 2:32pm
Msg #234319

Re: So screw the borrower to screw the SS? Poor idea.

I wouldn't actually do that. Just trying to lighten things up. I'm still waiting on payments as well but not from this company.

Reply by Natalie Pott on 2/6/08 5:43pm
Msg #234360

Re: contract contract contract

ROFL. I would have felt horrible for the borrower though. I need to grow some nerve huh?

Reply by Natalie Pott on 2/6/08 5:42pm
Msg #234359

Re: contract contract contract

I am considering my emails contracts as he clearly committed to payment on them. I have signed contract for companies, but never had them sign anything for me... that's food for thought for me.

Reply by Kevin/Ct on 2/6/08 3:12pm
Msg #234326

Very simple answer to the question...initiate legal action for collection.

Reply by Natalie Pott on 2/6/08 5:44pm
Msg #234361

I believe you are correct sir. Looks like I'm driving to Illinois soon.