Posted by Julia Nowak on 10/29/12 3:07pm
Msg #441085

local signing agencies

I'm new to being a signing agent. I see the list of signing agencies in my state. There is not agency in the area where I live. would I get work by signing up with an agency that is in another city in my state?

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/29/12 3:09pm
Msg #441086

You should work your way through the list in SC

signing up with 3-4-5 star companies nationwide - don't forget the internet is a wonderful thing and your work wil not come strictly from local companies.

That said, what is your experience. I see you're newly commissioned. Do you have experience with loan closings and loan documents? The answer to that will greatly affect whether you sign up with companies or not.

Reply by bfnotary on 10/29/12 3:59pm
Msg #441105

Re: You should work your way through the list in SC

Sign up with all 4 and 5 star companies, nationwide. And any less than that, you decide, by reading comments if you want to sign up with them or not.

Reply by Julia Nowak on 10/29/12 4:27pm
Msg #441120

Re: You should work your way through the list in SC

I have experience as I've been a realtor for 10 years and have been to many closings

Reply by JPH13/MO on 10/29/12 4:31pm
Msg #441124

Being an RE agent doesn't give you needed knowledge

I was an RE agent and/or broker for a good portion of my life and had been to tons of closings back when they were really a closing, and also to signings which is what they are now when using a Notary as the funds don't disburse once everything gets signed, there is normally a 3 day right to rescind, etc. You need to know what a jurat is and what an acknowledgement is and how to complete them correctly for your state, among other things. I highly recommend at least the basic course at Notary2Pro.com, which upon graduation also causes your info to go out to companies willing to use you even if you haven't done any other signings yet, that is how good the courses are.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 10/29/12 3:34pm
Msg #441097

Most of your work will likely come from non-local companies n/m

Reply by JanetK_CA on 10/29/12 3:59pm
Msg #441106

Since you're asking this question, I'm guessing you're new to the lending industry, as well. If you haven't already looked into it, I strongly suggest you find a good training program to make sure you have at least a basic knowledge of loan documents and how the industry works. I believe this site just came out with a new training program. I don't know anything about it, but if it's like everything else they offer here, it's likely well worth investing in it. Maybe someone else will be able to provide more feedback on that.

Like someone else said, your best bet will likely be companies that are NOT close to you - although with the boomlet that seems to be going on right now with low interest rates, you might be able to get some local business, too. Just be sure you at least have the basics down before you begin to accept assignments.

There's tons of info available on this site. Get well acquainted with the orange search button on the home page here and you'll find answers to nearly all your questions. And if you read here regularly (and go back and read old messages), you'll find answers to questions you wouldn't have thought to ask.

Reply by HSH/WA on 10/29/12 11:41pm
Msg #441206

Re: All of the above advice is good, but if you've been

a Realtor for 10 years you can do this. Remember you can call and ask title questions. One of the best sources of good info is the "search" button on NR. If you have a question try there first.