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Topic: BEWARE OF NREIS

I have done a lot of closing for NREIS since 2004, but this last year I have accepted only a few at a time to keep their balance outstanding down. It will take up to 90 days to get paid. I have always got paid, but make sure you allow for the time laspe in getting paid.

Topic: Civil Code Books--Help

I am soon starting classes for my Notary License and woud like to know about the books. Is there any other way to purchase the Civil code 2010 books other than West.Thompon website? I am in Louisiana. Thank for the help in advance.

Topic: Skye closings

Nice people to work with. They pay within 30 days without prompting!

Topic: Skye closings

Good to hear, Paula…I have a purchase for them this morning..

Topic: BEWARE OF NREIS

I regret to report that NREIS will stiff you on fees. They called me a couple of months ago in a “panic” beause another notary had not returned docs to them, and they wanted me to re-sign the borrower. I quickly printed the docs they sent me, ran and got gas, and sped to the borrower’s home When I arrived, the “borrower” told me the re-signing would not be neessary because NREIS had received the first set of docs.

When I got home, there was a message on my answering machine from NREIS stating that the signing was cancelled. The time of the message was at least 45 minutes after any reasonable person would have left for the job! When I called NREIS about it, they apologized and promised me a cancellation fee. That was three months ago. Since then, they’ve used every trick in the book to avoid my calls and emails about this issue. I will never work for them again.

Topic: Skye closings

I’m late to this discussion, but I can tell you that Skye Closings is one of the best signing agencies I’ve workeed for. They have lots of business, a great website, and they pay on time.

Topic: $100K of E & O

You can buy E&O for just one year from Notaryrotary.com.

Topic: $100K of E & O

Where can I purchase if I am a year into my commission?

Topic: It can happen to anyone.

I find that it’s always good to network with other notaries in my area so that when I’m unavailable I can refer my calls. Client’s really appreciate the extra service.

Topic: It can happen to anyone.

Going on vacation should be addressed in the same manner. Leave a message when you are leaving and when you are returning. I wouldn’t do this if my home address was all over the Internet for security purposes.

Topic: Under bidding Signing Agents

Signing services split the fee with you and you will only get a portion of the signing fee. Title companies using you directly will pay more. They may require you to have more experience and carry a larger e&o policy. If you are lucky enough to have a regular direct relationship with a title company, you will normally get an xxx.00 fee rather than an xx.00 fee with a signing service.

Topic: Under bidding Signing Agents

I have been a certified notary for over 15 years and my business has been taken over by low ballers. I cannot believe that people do these signings for 40-75 dollars.

Topic: $100K of E & O

Einerson Surety has the lowest price I could find in California. Travelers $100,000 E&O for the four year term is only $170.00! The only catch is you have to buy within the first 90 days of your commission. Einerson Surety made it so easy and they were a pleasure to work with!

Topic: Intoduction

Hello, I am new to the site and would like to introduce myself. I am a Cerified Mobile Signing Agent in Sacramento. I hope to learn form the post and be able to provide a positive insite. Please feel free to contact me and visit my website

Thanks.

Topic: It can happen to anyone.

I had the same issue (surgery) late last year. I always picked up my phone and gave the numbers of other notaries that were in the area. TC’s are very appreciative of this! Now I have to have surgery again and I will be prepared with my #’s on a cheat sheet instead of having to call them back. Great advise!

Topic: It can happen to anyone.

It is great news that your surgery was a success and you are doing well. I take calls as they come and if I’m not available – for whatever reason – my response is either “my calender is full for that day and time” for loan signing calls and for general notary work, “my calender is full for that day and time, may I refer you to a Notary colleague who may be able to meet with you?....period. No one will ever know where I am (could be out of the city, state or country) or what I’m doing (could be other business or personal time spent enjoying myself). It’s nobody’s business where I am, or what I’m doing, or what else I have planned.

My answer is always, “My schedule is full…..my calender is booked…..I have another appt at that time” or some variation of the aforementioned.

Topic: It can happen to anyone.

Recently April 6th I had to have surgery. I was off my feet for 3 1/2 weeks. If this is anticipated by anyone, be sure to notify your clients, and plan, plan, plan. It worked for me and I am already busier than I was before I had to enter the hospital. For the technical and medical curiosity here, mine was a medium sternotomy and thymectomy. I am doing very well.

Topic: Under bidding Signing Agents

Its business as it cycles through the years. Competition limits the pay unfortunately but professionalism and going the extra mile brings forth the best fees. You can have the BC, years of experience and a great resume, but performance is what measures us up.

Topic: Indemnity Bond & BIC Process

What is the full cost to do the indemnity bond with the treasury?

What is the cost to retain a notary to file all necessary papers dealing with the B.I.C process?

Topic: Need Burmese Speaking Notary

If you are fluent in the Burmese language and are available near zip code 91767 on June 5th between 8pm and 9pm, please call me ASAP 909-231-7691

Topic: Under bidding Signing Agents

Remember we are professionals that take a big burdon off the lenders. We use our paper, our ink, our gas, our experience to close their mortgages. As a professional we need to be compensated for am job well done.

Any company that pays poorly is not giving you the professional respect you deserve and should be rejected.

Topic: Under bidding Signing Agents

Karen, keep in mind their posts are 5 years old.

Topic: Under bidding Signing Agents

I’m confused, hardworker. Do I understand that you believe the fees the NNA says we should charge are the rule we should follow? While I admit I’ve accepted jobs for $75, my average is $100+. As expedientnotary said, there are many factors to keeping our businesses running. Consider that the companies who are hiring us are claiming our service as a benefit to get their clients, and that they have volume to help their bottom line. We notaries are less likely to have quantity on a regular basis to cover a reduced fee. I’d hazard to guess that the employees of the lending and title companies are still being paid regularly. Yet our services, that get them clients because the papers are brought to the client, are based on the cheap.

Just had to vent.

Topic: need some information

I write an essey and am seeking for some information about e-deeds. I’m searching for the information about electronic notary deeds (acts) which can be signed using digital signatures and also signed for a distance. I’m also seeking legal solutions which help to do so. Could you write me some information about e-notary in your country? Is it possible to sing electronic deeds (notary acts) in USA and if so how it is possible and in which states? What are the legal solutions? Is it possible to sign notary act for a distance? Can you sign a notary deed using digital sign outside notary office (for a distance)? How can you use digital sign in notary? I’d be very pleased for all your answers!

Topic: Under bidding Signing Agents

expedientot is right. Consider ALL your expenses when setting your base fees and stick to it. Austin has it right as far as the min range that should be considered acceptable.