Posted by Matham on 4/14/11 11:27am
Msg #379758

Printing at the Closing Location?

I am filling out paperwork for a company that asks whether I am capable of printing at the closing location...this sounds like a trick question. Aren't they asking whether I am capable of printing at the borrower's home (if the signing takes place at their home)? Isn't that bad?

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 4/14/11 11:31am
Msg #379759

They are asking you if you have a "mobile office". Use the orange search button and you will find a lot of info.

In busier times, I printed a lot of documents in my vehicle rather than come all the way home. It was also handy for accepting updates or omitted documents on site.

Reply by ikando on 4/14/11 12:31pm
Msg #379770

Glenn, you already have the equipment, but for those of us who don't, is now a good time to make that investment? I'm not sure.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 4/14/11 12:38pm
Msg #379773

Are you sufficiently busy that you're running back and

forth, back and forth, to signings - home to print - to signing - back to print again...

If that's your daily routine then, IMO, yes - it's a good investment and it will pay for itself in the savings on gas and wear & tear on your vehicle (no more driving back and forth)...

Example - in my situation it's not feasible - I have only 1-2 signings/week (yes, week) - I have 3 this week - no running back and forth. It would take forever to recoup the cost of a truly mobile setup. However, that being said, a portable laser MFC would probably be a treat for last minute or revised docs, copies, and any faxbacks....(should note: I almost never have last-minute revisions or faxbacks)...sooo...for me, not in the cards.

Think you have to analyze your own business, how busy you are and how much you're forced to run around - that will tell you if it's really worth it.

MHO

Reply by ikando on 4/14/11 12:42pm
Msg #379774

Re: Are you sufficiently busy that you're running back and

My experience is similar to yours, Linda. I had considered it at a previous, higher volume time, along with the possibility of doing enotarizations, but because I don't receive enough calls to need to make either investment, I've chosen not to.

Reply by Dorothy_MI on 4/14/11 3:27pm
Msg #379793

Not busy enough in past 3 years although

I still have my printer in my car, however, it has been at LEAST 3 years since I've had to use it. It isn't the cost of the printer that will get you, but the price of a pure sine inverter and the installation. This is not something for Mr. work on my own car to handle, unless he's very experienced with electrical. I went to a car speaker place. Between the cable and the installation it was $200 and ONLY that cheap because I bought and had installed a remote starter at the same time. All told you're probably looking in the neighborhood of close to $1,000! Even at today's prices it takes a long time to use up that much gas.

Reply by NS35/CA on 4/14/11 12:46pm
Msg #379778

What brand names and models of printers you would recommend for mobile office use? Thanks!