Posted by L.G (Buc) Alboucq on 10/2/13 12:19pm
Msg #486741

Has anyone tried this

Has anyone ever tried being a mobile notary when they have to use a walker or are wheel chair bound?

Reply by sheltn on 10/2/13 12:27pm
Msg #486744

Re: Has anyone tried this. yes n/m

Reply by pat/WA on 10/2/13 12:40pm
Msg #486746

Re: Has anyone tried this. yes

How did it go?

Reply by John Charles Gober on 10/2/13 12:40pm
Msg #486747

Re: Has anyone tried this. yes

It can be tough sometimes. I now use two canes due to a heart condition and diabetic neuropathy. I keep a small scooter in the car in case I cannot find close parking but do not bring it into houses. As long as you look a little more presentable than usual to compensate for the canes and such and let your clients know your situation I have had good luck with many repeats. After all is done its your professionalism and the extra steps that you take that they will remember (extra steps...cant believe I just said that).

Johnny Five Toes.

Reply by pat/WA on 10/2/13 12:41pm
Msg #486749

Re: Has anyone tried this. yes

How do you handle those extra steps?

Reply by John Charles Gober on 10/2/13 1:00pm
Msg #486750

Re: Has anyone tried this. yes

One foot at a time. Actually very slowly. An I make sure I catch my breath before ringing the bell. Nothing like making a bad first impression if your panting an wheezing. I also try not to give any indication that I may need any special treatment.

Reply by HisHughness on 10/2/13 1:07pm
Msg #486752

Re: Has anyone tried this. yes

From someone with COPD and congestive heart failure, I can tell you that the definition of "sinking feeling' is to arrive at a signing and see that you have to climb 14 steps to get to the front door.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/2/13 1:34pm
Msg #486754

Msg #397189

Reply by sueharke on 10/2/13 2:16pm
Msg #486765

As other notaries are now trying due to the lack of real estate signing, why not do GNW at facilities that are easily accessible for you? I don't have a marketing plan for this type of idea, but maybe others will come up with a great idea.

Reply by L.G (Buc) Alboucq on 10/2/13 5:56pm
Msg #486805

Sounds like a great idea. I have been to all the assisted living and nursing homes. Welcome any other suggestions

Reply by sueharke on 10/2/13 7:21pm
Msg #486818

How about hospitals? Setup a "notary on duty today" with various nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Post the hours and see if people will come to you? Much like the hair dressers who do hair on site at these facilities.

Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 10/2/13 7:58pm
Msg #486825

I visited an elderly lady (but boy was she alert & quick!) today who was confined to bed. Sad sight (mostly the disorderly house) but she was upbeat and sweet as pie - and even tried to keep my pen for a tease! She also praised my good timing - even in rush hour I did a good job estimating my arrival.

House was so cluttered, guess where she made me sit? In <her> wheelchair - the best seat in the house!

I was glad it was a one doc deal and not a full signing. I needed air to breath. Bet she'd better spend her ending days there in her own home - no matter what it was like. She also seemed to be surrounded by love from family; they'd do well by her (and maybe lengthen her days) to hire a cleaning service.

Reply by MW/VA on 10/3/13 7:51am
Msg #486849

It's good to hear that there are those among us who put

the "ability" in "disability". Many of us have health issues, and we can manage most of the logistics (stairs, etc.) Where there's a will, there's a way--as the saying goes.