Topic : General Business
Ten Mistakes New Signing Agents Make
by Kelly Robertson, Instructor, Coach, Mentor, SigningAgentCoach.com
1. They Don’t Know What They’re Doing. Newbies have passed their Notary Exam and many have even taken a loan signing certification course, but they have no clue how to complete a proper notarization. They don’t know how to use their journal, they’re lost when it comes to the difference between a Jurat and […]
Know Your Role As A Notary Signing Agent
by Melissa Haley, Notary Public, Certified Notary Signing Agent
A Notary Signing Agent has but one function, witnessing the signatures of borrowers on loan documents in accordance with the notary laws of the state in which the notary is commissioned. Knowing your role is critical in performing the function for which you are hired. So, how do you become a notary signing agent? How […]
“The Successful Notary” 6/07 Newsletter
by Sharon Hassler, President, Go Get Experts
GETTING SPAM EMAILS every week from new directories and associations? Don’t miss this month’s article, “Start Your Own Association,” for tips on telling the winners from the losers.
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ALL MEMBERS: START HERE
If you’re new, don’t forget to log in and create your page! If you’re too busy right now, at least add your basic contact info. […]
June 2007 Featured Notary:
Michelle Smith
by Sharon Hassler, President, Go Get Experts
Michelle Smith is a Certified Notary Signing Agent in Taylorsville, Kentucky, with eight years in the mortgage arena, four as a loan officer and four as a notary. She started her career in California and recently moved to Kentucky. Michelle is an excellent example of a notary who’s building a successful and profitable business and […]
Start Your Own Notary Association
by Sharon Hassler, President, Go Get Experts
Yes, you, too, can start your very own notary association. How? By coming up with a name that includes “association” in it and having a designer create a website and logo that look official. You don’t even have to tell anyone who you are: You can get an unpublished phone number, hide your domain name […]
What Is A “Preferred Notary”?
by Andrew Springfield, RealtySignatures.com
Who Prefers Them and How Do They Become “Preferred”?
Settlement Agents who close real estate transactions, such as Title Companies, Escrow Companies and Attorneys, often need mobile notaries to witness borrowers’ signatures on loan documents. Lenders, Builders and Real Estate Agents need good notaries as well.
This small, but critical component of the real estate deal […]
Accounts Receivable 101 for Notaries
by Melissa Haley, Notary Public, Certified Notary Signing Agent
In business, it is critical to establish credit guidelines, policies and a review program for your accounts receivable. It is normal to carry balances from your vendors, but a business owner should have a clear idea of their aging reports to head off trouble from non-payment.
How do you know if this is happening? […]
Easy Marketing with Your Business Cards
by Gerrie Pierre-Fleurimond, CNSA, Instructor, NotaryTrainer.com
This is an excerpt from Gerrie Pierre-Fleurimond’s book, “Marketing Advice for Notary Signing Agents.”
No marketing book for Notary signing agents would ever be written without praising the merits of business cards. As you read this book, it should become apparent to you that having business cards and using them effectively is one of the […]
The Notary Public - A Person in A Position of Trust
by Carol Salter, Notary Public and Office Coordinator, McKee Medical Center
I concluded a notarization a short time ago. The young couple needed a benefit form notarized. He is a fire fighter and she is a nurse. As I looked at his t-shirt and thought about his fellow fire fighters who recently lost their lives in South Carolina, I thought about how fire […]
“The Successful Notary” - NNA Conference Update
by Sharon Hassler, President, Go Get Experts
Sorry for the delay with this update, but our first week back from the National Notary Association Conference was spent opening accounts and contacting new members. The response to GoGetNotary.com was terrific, and it was especially wonderful to finally meet many of our members face-to-face. Thanks to everyone who took the time to visit with […]