Posted by Ali/IL on 6/16/10 11:20am
Msg #341172

When closing at attorneys office

Do you just close like you normally would? Or do you hand the docs to the attorney and just notarize?

Reply by Les_CO on 6/16/10 11:32am
Msg #341180

I close just the same as if in the Title Companies office/the borrowers home, or elsewhere. If it’s the signer’s attorney, I say to him: “If you want to see or explain any of these documents, feel free to do so at anytime.”

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 6/16/10 12:19pm
Msg #341202

Ditto, Les

In CA, the borrower will have their attorney for moral support. I always present the docs with the "numbers" on them first. Any issues will take place in the first 5 minutes that way.

I don't know the laws in your state, however. Some states require an attorney to close, so follow your laws.

Reply by MW/VA on 6/16/10 1:56pm
Msg #341226

In my experience, the attorney sometimes like the have the borrowers' copy of the docs to follow along. They should know better than anyone not to interupt or try to control the closing. If you were hired to do the closing then you do what you always do. If you were hired just to be there to notarize, then that is what you would do.

Reply by Frank/NC on 6/16/10 3:18pm
Msg #341242

My experience has been that either the Attorney will review the docs with the borrower before close or sit in for a few minutes during the close. When he is confident that you know what you are doing he excuse himself and leaves.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 6/16/10 8:37pm
Msg #341314

some attorneys will DEMAND the docs to review with their

client prior to any signing', then take over the closing. If you are in the 'I don't give a flying puck' mood, let them, less work for you.

However, if you are in the 'hey wait a minute bub' mood and want to run the show, asyou should, I'd suggest kindly asking for the originals and keep on moving with the signing same as if your in their home.

BTW, attorneys charge by the hour, so I'm sure they wouldn't mind you letting them take over - a good 2 hours @ $300 an hour is good money for them, BUT is it worth the money your getting paid for the closing....that's what you gotta ask yourself?