Posted by Roger Proctor Sr on 2/1/08 11:13am
Msg #233539

re: Was I wrong?

Turned down a closing that is 75 miles away from me making it a 150 mile round trip for $50.00 think I should have took it?

Reply by Les_CO on 2/1/08 11:19am
Msg #233542

Why not just send them $20, and stay home? That way you'd break even, and waste a lot less time.

Reply by tinkie on 2/1/08 4:09pm
Msg #233642

Thats cool, Les. But your'e $5 short! n/m

Reply by ME/NJ on 2/1/08 11:19am
Msg #233543

Not wrong at all. With gas prices and cost of doing business my limit one way is 20-25 miles one way for my "standard fee"

150 miles round trip would cost you 10 dollars or more just for gas and 3-4 hours of your time, subtract cost and taxes you make about 7/hour.

Reply by Roger Proctor Sr on 2/1/08 11:24am
Msg #233547

I was wrong on the mileage it was 106 miles 1-way. I hate to turn down work especially in todays climate but gas is running about 2.99 per gallon so I figure it would cost me at least 25.00 for a round trip ticket.

Reply by dickb/wi on 2/1/08 11:51am
Msg #233563

that should be a $200 fee + e-doc fee..... n/m

Reply by Roger Proctor Sr on 2/1/08 12:45pm
Msg #233581

Re: that should be a $200 fee + e-doc fee.....

I was more or less venting as I felt it as a insult when they only offered 50 bucks.

Reply by Alice/MD on 2/1/08 11:25am
Msg #233548

You were right to turn down a $50 fee for a 150 mile trip. Were the docs overnighted? I won't accept $50 for any overnight doc, no matter if it is a one mile trip.

Reply by Roger Proctor Sr on 2/1/08 11:28am
Msg #233549

It was over night edocs "maybe" they said but if I had to print they would pay me an extra 25......... gee whiz thanks. I've done work for them in the past and they pay in a very timely manner but come on let's get real.

Reply by Alice/MD on 2/1/08 11:33am
Msg #233551

What is "over night edocs?" I did not know edocs could be overnighted.

Reply by LKT/CA on 2/1/08 11:36am
Msg #233552

If you like working for $6 or $7 an hour, go for it.

Reply by Roger Proctor Sr on 2/1/08 11:39am
Msg #233554

That's alright I believe I will pass I figure if they could get someone to accept that fee why call me there are other signing agents a lot closer. No thanks!

Reply by Gary_CA on 2/1/08 11:44am
Msg #233556

Wrong to focus on the mileage.

I wouldn't take a $50 signing across the street. I mean, it takes about an hour to sign a loan even on a good day.

But every market is different, you know your numbers. (You do know your numbers right?)

Obviously it makes no sense at all with that much travel. No brainer.

Reply by Roger Proctor Sr on 2/1/08 11:45am
Msg #233560

Re: Wrong to focus on the mileage.

I know my #'s and they know my #'s and if they didn't they do now.

Reply by Gary_CA on 2/1/08 11:53am
Msg #233564

Then it was a profitable day, good goin.

Once you know your #'s ya just gotta ask yourself...

Do I wanna work my butt off and be poor, or just watch TV and be poor?

I understand the post, when there's not an abundance of work it's easy to second guess... but you did right. And it's not the kind of business where you can lose on one and there's give and take. Doing one for cheap will not buy you any loyalty or anything else that can make up for it. (It does with certain clients, but not those.)

Anyhow, I applaud your decision, and your airing it out and seeking feedback...

Feedback: you got it right.

Reply by Sandra Clark on 2/1/08 12:35pm
Msg #233579

You did the right thing. Don't second-guess yourself. Know what your dollar value is and stick with it.

Reply by CaliNotary on 2/1/08 4:26pm
Msg #233645

Why on earth do you start new threads with "re:"? n/m

Reply by Roger Proctor Sr on 2/2/08 7:56am
Msg #233763

Re: Why on earth do you start new threads with "re:"?

Well excuse me!

Reply by Catnip/ID on 2/3/08 2:49pm
Msg #233893

Re: Why on earth do you start new threads with "re:"?

Pay him/her no mind, comments are always rude and unprofessional

Reply by BrendaTx on 2/3/08 3:49pm
Msg #233894

I disagree.

**Pay him/her no mind, comments are always rude and unprofessional**

CaliNotary's comments are not always rude and unprofessional.

At some point we are all rude and unprofessional. It's the nature of this board. I've done my share of apologizing.

In fact, I think it is rude and unprofessional for you to make this comment, just like it is likely your opinion that this post is rude and unprofessional. Bottom line...almost every negatively intended post made is unattractive and can be construed as the pot calling the kettle black.