I love that you said your first one took 3 hours. Mine took 2 hours because the client had a lot of questions. The signing company was having a fit because they were in Texas and I was in Oregon so there is a 2 hour time difference. They wanted scanbacks right away. My all-in-one printer/scanner/fax machine could only handle 10 pages at a time so my scanning was slow. They kept texting and calling and emailing me "WHERE ARE THE DOCUMENTS!" which was only delaying me more. They were so frustrated because I was trying to check over the docs to make sure they were correct and some didn't scan very well so I had to redo them. It was a nightmare. It didn't get funded that day and they let me know how bad that was but I don't know, even now, how I could have prevented those things as a newbie. It just happened. Now I rush through the docs more, just making sure they sign and initial where they are supposed to and say, if you have questions please ask your loan officer. We can call them with all your questions at the end. I have never had to call the loan officer. My signings still take 1 hour. The scanbacks still take 30-45 minutes, then running to FedEx takes another 1 hour round-trip. I honestly don't know how people get 4-5 signings done in one day using a signing service. Maybe going direct is the only way to go.
Thanks for the tips! I'm a realtor and Notary but I just became certified to become a loan signing agent. I'm building my Marketing campaign 🎉 and I'm excited.
Fellow LSS'er here. You're doing all the right things. Setting goals, keeping a budget, more direct than ss, creating multiple (passive) streams, and working smarter and not harder. Good job👍🏽
Such a Virgo! I am one too! I’ve been wanting to get into notary work or real estate for years! and I’ve been Procrastinating on just picking one so crazy But I’m going to take this video coming up for me at 4:30 am when I can’t go back to sleep as a sign to DO IT!
I lost my job of 14 years last week. Your video was very helpful. I've already signed up for a 1-day seminar in CA and ready to get this journey started!
didn't believe that I will ever benefit in Crypto trading but thank God for bringing investor Barry Silbert to me, he has been a blessing and a father to me. I started investing with him after I lost my job. It pays to invest than to work trust me. My first investment of $1k with him gave me $9k. And when you refer more people you'll get a referral bonus too.
Confused. my course said to not explain the document. IF they don't know what they're signing, stop and tell them to get a lawyer to explain it. Seems like solid advice, as i wouldn't want to get sued for explaining something wrong.
Being a notary crossed my mind at one point but because I am really considering leaving my full time job I am definitely going into this line of work to replace driving for rideshare partime. If I am able to make 500-1k a week and not worry about as many miles my vehicles this would definitely be awesome. I have a business mind so working for myself is just my idea of being an entrepreneur.
i was honestly so worried this was gonna be ur bye bye notary video, but i'm glad it wasn't. happy to hear you were able to focus on yourself during ur burnout and jump back into it when you were ready :) great video amanda!
You actually inspired me to start this journey. I got all of my things ready I just need to get a printer and I'll be ready to go 😬 can't wait I'm super excited
Thank you for being so transparent on your experiences and goals! As someone who is getting into this industry I really appreciate your down to earth approach. Thanks for the tips!
Great video! I’ve been notary for over a year now and paused it during Covid not sure why but I just jumped back in now and doing it part time. I can’t wait to see where I’ll be in a year. Trying to pay off some debt and perhaps do it full time. Congrats to you on your success.
Thank you for sharing your experiences! I’m looking into becoming a notary in Chicago to help supplement my work. I’m a freelance opera singer which takes me around the country (and hopefully around the globe soon) and it would be nice to have other income during dead periods or to continue to make extra income while I’m out of town. I don’t know why I didn’t start looking into this earlier in my career but this is so encouraging to hear!🎉
as soon as you said you were a virgo, i knew i was watching the exact video i needed! thank you!! you inspired me to start my own journey this upcoming year and documenting it as well😇
I have had my signing agent certification for a year but have been so scared to do that first sign. I am even taking a refresher course. I know that I just need to do it.
Hello, I'm really new to this and am conducting my research. This is by far one of the best videos I've come across as being honest, informative and just overall helpful to us newbies. Thanks a mil. I have subscribed believing that you'll be a wealth of information in my upcoming months. Looking forward to listening to more of your videos.
Hi! I just took my test, waiting on the results should be in a few days I feel confident that I passed… I love the advice you provided above and I am going through all your videos now. I just started tattooing but wanted to also do notary as right now I do work online full time but there is no upward mobility and I wanted to be in control of increasing my income. I appreciate your videos!
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Super Informative!! Thank you so much, Amanda! I'm just starting out to become a commissioned member of the notary public here in NV, so I'm excited to start in a couple of months. You're a flipping genius!
I’m moving alone to Texas alone soon. i currently work in a club but I need another hustle to make sure I can take care of myself this video was very helpful
Awesome! You are doing your due diligence specking your vision to existences. One thing I do is speck about my goals and future desires. I personally record myself on my phone and listen to myself, it helps build confidence when I listen to yourself. I find ways to improve yourself just by listening to myself and I see my confidence build with each talk. What do I talk about? The things I believe and read about. Example I’ll talk about what “execution” means to me or how can I be the “energy/light” wherever I go and I visualize it when I talk about it in detail, giving me a stronger understanding of myself and my goals. I break each one down in detail. Great video!❤️
this video was so good and informative. The others are un-edited and they spend too much time being yappy/goofy. Thank you for making this value-packed!
Girrrrrl yess you got me just in the first couple minutes . I’m a Virgo too! I’m just about to start on my journey and I’m freaking out cause I want to be fully ready. BTW Thanks for the video! About to continue watching it now 😂
Lady I start to following today with this video, being a PN for over 6 years and finally starting business as a NLSA … I have a good feeling about your Chanel, will help me a lot!
I was a signing agent full time 2020-22 then moved on once the refi rush died down. I'm just getting back into it again since July, life happens, and the volume of signing service notifications is bleak compared to what I was accustomed to 2 yrs ago in.my area, and the fees are 2/3 what they used to be. Supply & demand, there's alot more signing agents twiddling their thumbs now so the signing services aren't having to pay as much right now and there are fewer real estate transactions so what once paid $90-$100 their offering $70-$80 and getting them covered. I always counter offer a higher rate $20+ but I'm getting g alot of strikeouts. I haven't attempted to line up any direct business because I feel I'd have to be 'on call' constantly not knowing if & when whereas with signing services if I wanna take a 3 day weekend & go up north I just don't answer my phone or respond to any notifications. Pros & con's with both options imo.
Thank you Amanda. This is very helpful. I am just starting out and need to step off and do my first signing. I hadn't thought about renting a printer, so I will be looking into that. I am wondering what are your thoughts on going to a copy center to print out signing documents for the first month or so?
Hiii Amanda! This vid really put things in perspective☺️! Can you make a vid on how you keep finically organized for example “ I get paid every 30days so I pay my rent/bills on this day” or the example you have how you pay yourself 2 thousand a month??…
Thank you so much! This is exactly the kind of advice I've been looking for. After spending 17 years in the real estate industry as an agent and investor bird dog, I've decided this would be a perfect niche for me. I look forward to more valuable insight
i absolutely love your videos! one thing i always remember you saying is how you’d like to also have personal content , not just have it all be notary which i always look forward too as well, it really shows how this business gives your life balance!
Wow!! Love your energy..thanks for sharing such valuable information for someone like me just researching the LSA side of the industry!! Best success to you fulfilling your dreams 💙
didn't believe that I will ever benefit in Crypto trading but thank God for bringing investor Barry Silbert to me, he has been a blessing and a father to me. I started investing with him after I lost my job. It pays to invest than to work trust me. My first investment of $1k with him gave me $9k. And when you refer more people you'll get a referral bonus too.
I would like to see a video on your passive income streams if that interests you. I appreciate the information on living an intentional lifestyle and focusing on experiences versus possessions.
What am amazing video! Thank you so much for being transparent and sharing with us! I would like to learn more about how to start a notary business, what steps you need to take: taxes, type of business, setting up a separate phone number etc.
Thank you so much for this video. I’m trying to figure out a way for me to earn a living and be able to leave my 15 year marriage with my 3 girls. I’ve been a stay at home mom for years and will be starting over. Do you need to be certified to be in this field? What online courses would you recommend?
Hey Amanda, I think there’s a struggle for a lot of newer notaries and lsa’s in receiving confirmed assignments, what would you suggest to someone who’s receiving notifications but not actually getting the assignment?
Omg, I just googled how to do loan signing for Cali but living in Mexico City. Girl! Please let me know if this is feasible coz I'd definitely do the same lol. Thank you for sharing ur story, I'm just starting my research to becoming a loan signing agent so thank you for all the tips!!
I am watching your video because I am looking for new opportunities to make money once I retire. I am currently a Mortgage Underwriter and I wanted to comment about something you said. You said that you only show a $2,000 wage on your schedule C. If you are planning on buying a house, you may need to up the amount of money that you pay yourself. When you qualify for a mortgage, you will only be able to use what you declare as your income and not the full amount of your monthly income to qualify. So, if you think you can qualify on $2,000 per month, then you would be okay, However, that is typically a very low income for buying a home. Most mortgage companies will require two years of schedule C if you have been in business less than five years. Those years are averaged together so you have to factor that in if you have a current year of 2K and you need more. You would need the increased income for two years before you could use it on a mortgage for the full amount.
Great info Amanda! I have a question about taxes. You briefly mentioned you are waiting a year before you seriously consider buying a home. Hi Amanda I and Judy and I would love see some more videos from you. Since you are a women building her own wealth. Your insight would be appreicated in areas of wealth/ financial literacy /benefits of paying yourself/ ways you discovered you can benefit from taxes/taxes planning and budgeting (for home etc.) the smart way :) Even the way other women can learn to grow to scale in their freelance work in notary and/or taxes, etc. and life!
3 hours is too long to be at a signing and it is a disservice to hold signers that long. You can provide a brief description, mortgage lender is supposed to explain docs in detail. You can print at Office Depot
First, congrats on your success! How do u market your business with direct escrow? I’m starting out & like u don’t want to be glued to my phone. Thanks
