Posted by Andrea Mulligan on 2/20/12 2:09pm
Msg #412420

get connected to loan companies...

can anyone tell me whats the best way to get connected to these type of companies to provide notary services for them? thx

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/20/12 2:11pm
Msg #412421

Signing Central n/m

Reply by desktopfull on 2/20/12 2:13pm
Msg #412422

It's the title companies that you need to contact not the lenders. The TC's handle the closings.

Reply by NNJNOT/NJ on 2/20/12 2:19pm
Msg #412423

Both of the previous posts are absolutely correct. I went into signing central, organized the companies by their ratings, and emailed or called every 5, 4.5, 4 and 3.5 star company and told them who I was, how many closings and other notary related business transactions I've handled, what my fee was based on mileage and such, and waited to hear back.

Reply by Andrea Mulligan on 2/20/12 2:50pm
Msg #412425

ok ..do u you know the easiest way to get into contact with them? thx

Reply by Linda Spanski on 2/20/12 2:58pm
Msg #412426

Do what the rest of us have done

... your own homework.

Reply by Priscilla Witman on 2/20/12 3:14pm
Msg #412428

Re: Do what the rest of us have done

Even though I am still new, I agree with the others. You have to do your research. You have to read the forums. Nobody here will give you anything on a silver platter; it's business. Nobody is going to give you their best client list, or their "best practice" list; you have to figure that out for yourself. You have to learn what you're worth, and what works best for you.
I teach my kids that the only way you'll appreciate something is if you work hard to get it and work hard to keep it. Otherwise it means nothing.
You'll learn through trial and error. You have joined Notary Rotary, and that's one big step on your way to success. From the previous posts, you have been given the answer. Now you just need to do your own homework. None of this is meant to hurt your feelings or discourage you, but it truly is the best advice I (as a newbie myself) can give.

Reply by Andrea Mulligan on 2/20/12 3:28pm
Msg #412431

Re: Do what the rest of us have done

thanks, i am not excepting anyones client/business list; just looking for the best avenues to take and explore that those w more experience than I may have found. thanks !

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 2/20/12 3:06pm
Msg #412427

Yes, we know the best way to get in touch with them. read this forum from day 1 and maybe you can figure it out.
Hint: you have already been told the best way in this thread.

Unless you are willing to be "independent" and do your own legwork you are not going to be successful - in this business or any other.

Reply by desktopfull on 2/20/12 3:16pm
Msg #412429

signing central n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 2/20/12 3:23pm
Msg #412430

Try smoke signals if all else fails.

Reply by MW/VA on 2/20/12 3:34pm
Msg #412432

Marketing your services is a huge part of this biz. Thanks

to other notaries who share experiences with a particular company, Signing Central is a good place to start. Other than that, investing in listings on the major websites like Notary Rotary is important, IMO.
Be sure to like your profile, so your name appears when you post on the forum & can be linked.

Reply by Andrea Mulligan on 2/20/12 4:13pm
Msg #412436

Re: Marketing your services is a huge part of this biz. Thanks

thanks MW! I only posted this to get a clue about where to begin....NOT to try and steal secrets from others...I mean really?

Reply by MW/VA on 2/20/12 4:29pm
Msg #412440

Re: Marketing your services is a huge part of this biz. Thanks

You can't take all this personally, Andrea. This is a highly competitive biz, and some of the seasoned notaries who frequent this forum know that "newbies" show up, many recently sold on the profession by a national organization, and don't have a clue.
This is a great forum to follow & learn from. I learn something new every day. :-)

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/20/12 4:36pm
Msg #412443

In answer...two words...yes really..

If you follow this forum you're going to be amazed at how many people come here looking for the silver platter. Many want to do their homework and their own legwork - just as many, or more, don't. I'm thinking someone out there is telling new notaries that this is a great way to make a full-time lucrative income and "just go to Notary Rotary" to find out how.

Stick around....you'll see....yes, really.

Reply by Buddy Young on 2/20/12 4:38pm
Msg #412444

Re: Marketing your services is a huge part of this biz. Thanks

Andrea,

The best place to start by far is Signing Central. Hundreds of SS and TC are listed. Go through the list and sign up with as many good ones that you can. That will keep you busy for a while.

Reply by Doris_CO on 2/20/12 4:27pm
Msg #412439

Signing Central is one of the blue tabs at the top of the page. In order to see everything in Signing Central you must be signed in. As another poster pointed out, you can sort the list by the number of stars, which is the rating system. Once you click on a company's name, information about them will come up as well as a way to contact them. Some companies have an application form on their website and some have a phone number to call.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 2/20/12 8:23pm
Msg #412469

<< As another poster pointed out, you can sort the list by the number of stars, which is the rating system. >>

This feature is only available for premium members. If you have a free listing, you cannot do that.