Good job, Bill. You seem like a natural. No problems talking to people....I think it's YOU thinking (over-thinking) about meeting/talking to people. Short, direct, personable and to the point.
The timing of this video is spot on. I've been going back and forth on changing my Gmail to my business name. I thought I'd hold off but your vid has convinced me otherwise. You're appreciated!
I'm so glad it helped make the decision with you. I am a huge Gmail fan and didn't want to release it, especially as a Android phone user (Samsung 7 Edge). Google actually provides a solution for this with their GSuite option. Among other things, it is a business email address that still works like the regualr Gmail but looks and presents professionally. That's what I use for my Bill@NotaryCoach.com email address. It costs either $5 or $10 a month, depending on options.
THANK YOU for these videos, Bill!! I am new to this but you are helping me to understand the process a little better. It is intimidating because I don't want to be that guy that messed up the closing. Question? What if I dont have a resume for my notary business? Should I gave them my previous resume with Notary Public and Signing Agent added to it?
Bill, how do you set your rates? I want to branch out and do other mobile signings, (e.g. wills,etc) but don't know where to begin to set up my fees (excluding what is dictated by the state). If you've addressed this in a prior video, let me know. Many thanks!
Great question! The best answer, and I'll speak specifically to Signing services for the mortgage industry, is to charge the market rate for your services. This can vary by state, and even county sometimes, so I hesitate to quote you exactly. But, for the sake of this conversation, let's generalize. For a standard Purchase transaction, $125-$150. Refinance $125. Seller package or cash close, $75-$100. Reverse Mortgage, $200-$300. New construction, $150-$300. There are other little sub-categories too. Just remember you don't want price to be the focal point of your business. This is ALL relationships and connection. Now, these prices have some travel distance parameters too. You'll have to make that decision for what is best for you. ALWAYS be flexible and open to negotiation. For yourself, know that volume can make up for lower prices, however, I have found anyone that approaches you with promises of volume, rarely follow through. Most escrow officers know the going rate and are prepared to pay it (or have set the expectations for their client to pay it).
I recently became commissioned in California. I want to start off with GNW and work my way into loan signings. I have a website, Google page, fb, ig etc.. Do you think I should approach retirement homes, health facilities, doctors, car dealerships for general notary work?
I think business cards are one of your most important marketing tools, in this particular business. That's what an escrow officer is going to ask you for, and if you plan on doing General Notary Work, that will literally be your calling card.
Listen I am a Notary Public from the State of Ohio and i am trying to get information just to take the online Notary could please help and send me the information. I would appreciate it.
Sometimes, it is a little easier to tell you what a professional email is NOT, as opposed to what it is. A Non-professional email would be anything that is @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, @aol.com, etc. Any company except your own brand, is considered non-professional. An example of a professional email address, would be Orders@NotaryCoach.com Or, for you, maybe Marcus@BotneyNotary.com. To have a professional email, you just use the domain name you are using for your business website.
I hear ya! Keep going. I speak about the importance of building relationships with closing agents, if you choose to go that route. I alsonsoeak of signing companies at length. All in various videos. Plus, I go into extreme detail on how to build a business in my course. It's only $33 a month and it has a free 7 day trial. Get in and get what you need to succeed! No pressure to stay longer than you find it valuable.
Good job, Bill. You seem like a natural. No problems talking to people....I think it's YOU thinking (over-thinking) about meeting/talking to people. Short, direct, personable and to the point.
The timing of this video is spot on. I've been going back and forth on changing my Gmail to my business name. I thought I'd hold off but your vid has convinced me otherwise. You're appreciated!
I'm so glad it helped make the decision with you. I am a huge Gmail fan and didn't want to release it, especially as a Android phone user (Samsung 7 Edge). Google actually provides a solution for this with their GSuite option. Among other things, it is a business email address that still works like the regualr Gmail but looks and presents professionally. That's what I use for my Bill@NotaryCoach.com email address. It costs either $5 or $10 a month, depending on options.
You are a great mentor for this kind of business with your help I’ve learned a lot thank you so much for all your great tips
What type of networking events can I find escrow people at?
"Let luck happen to you". I like that.
Thankyou!!!!! You gave out some great tools that will help me grow my business.
Question, how do you determine your notary prices?
THANK YOU for these videos, Bill!! I am new to this but you are helping me to understand the process a little better. It is intimidating because I don't want to be that guy that messed up the closing. Question? What if I dont have a resume for my notary business? Should I gave them my previous resume with Notary Public and Signing Agent added to it?
Hello 😀 can you please tell me if you need the notary pricing information & commission number on business card?
Thanks 👍,, well needed 👍
What kind of car do you drive
Please update for 2021?
I really enjoy your outlook on this business her helpful. I'm just starting and am nervous a bit with LOAN signings.
How are you doing ?
Bill, how do you set your rates? I want to branch out and do other mobile signings, (e.g. wills,etc) but don't know where to begin to set up my fees (excluding what is dictated by the state).
If you've addressed this in a prior video, let me know.
Many thanks!
Great question! The best answer, and I'll speak specifically to Signing services for the mortgage industry, is to charge the market rate for your services. This can vary by state, and even county sometimes, so I hesitate to quote you exactly. But, for the sake of this conversation, let's generalize. For a standard Purchase transaction, $125-$150. Refinance $125. Seller package or cash close, $75-$100. Reverse Mortgage, $200-$300. New construction, $150-$300. There are other little sub-categories too. Just remember you don't want price to be the focal point of your business. This is ALL relationships and connection. Now, these prices have some travel distance parameters too. You'll have to make that decision for what is best for you. ALWAYS be flexible and open to negotiation. For yourself, know that volume can make up for lower prices, however, I have found anyone that approaches you with promises of volume, rarely follow through. Most escrow officers know the going rate and are prepared to pay it (or have set the expectations for their client to pay it).
Notary Coach Many thanks!
Jo Friday you're welcome!
Notary Coach Wow great stuff.... This is what i have neen wondering as well... How to charge.... Thanks Notary Coach 👍
If I become a notary in one county but I move to another does it matter? Or do I have to change something for the new place I move to?
I recently became commissioned in California. I want to start off with GNW and work my way into loan signings. I have a website, Google page, fb, ig etc..
Do you think I should approach retirement homes, health facilities, doctors, car dealerships for general notary work?
Great info !!
Do you put your address (physical) on your business card? If you do, do you recommend getting a virtual office mail address?
Alex Villatoro I got a virtual office through Regus
awesome video!
Thank you for sharing.
How soon would you suggest making business cards? Like right when you get your insurance and bonds or after you’ve done a few signings?
I think business cards are one of your most important marketing tools, in this particular business. That's what an escrow officer is going to ask you for, and if you plan on doing General Notary Work, that will literally be your calling card.
Listen I am a Notary Public from the State of Ohio and i am trying to get information just to take the online Notary could please help and send me the information. I would appreciate it.
I'm more worried I'm going to spend time and money to learn all this and then there be no business in my area
Have you used National Notary for business cards?
No, I use Vista Print for just about all business cards these days.
How can you make money as a public Notary in North Carolina when you can only charge 5$ for a seal stamp?
Well in Illinois we can only charge 1$ per stamp. But you make your bigger money with loan signings.
It sounds like being available is how you grow your business.
Thanks for the good advice.
Well done You!
Thanks Bill. Were there any certification you needed? Are other programs legit like "NSA Blueprint Certification " ?
what do you mean by a professional email address? details please
Sometimes, it is a little easier to tell you what a professional email is NOT, as opposed to what it is. A Non-professional email would be anything that is @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, @aol.com, etc. Any company except your own brand, is considered non-professional. An example of a professional email address, would be Orders@NotaryCoach.com Or, for you, maybe Marcus@BotneyNotary.com. To have a professional email, you just use the domain name you are using for your business website.
Thank you !
I was hoping to hear how to make business, you just keep explaining basics.
I hear ya! Keep going. I speak about the importance of building relationships with closing agents, if you choose to go that route. I alsonsoeak of signing companies at length. All in various videos. Plus, I go into extreme detail on how to build a business in my course. It's only $33 a month and it has a free 7 day trial. Get in and get what you need to succeed! No pressure to stay longer than you find it valuable.
you lost me as soon as you said, "Grant Cardone..."
haha. i know what you mean.