Often with loan signings, the mobile notary is treated as something of an afterthought, a relatively minor, insignificant, easily-obtained and easily-replaced part of the process.  In particular, many signing companies and mortgage brokers tend to treat mobile notaries with palpable levels of disrespect and condescension.

This is, to some extent, understandable, even though indefensible.  The notary is at or near the bottom of the business food chain.  His or her fee is very small compared to what others make in the course of a real estate transaction.

But without the mobile notary, countless loan signings simply cannot be completed.  As a mobile notary, your role is integral and essential.  The loan doesn't close without your participation, your involvement, your contribution.  And nobody gets what they want if the loan doesn't close.

Your role is very important.  You make a huge difference.  Without you, everybody loses: the seller, the buyer, their agents, the broker, the lender, the title company...

So the next time someone suggests or implies - either by words or actions - that you're "just" the notary, remember: they need you and the valuable service you provide.  If they demonstrate a demeaning lack of appreciation for you and what you bring to the equation, you might want to consider whether they're the sort of people with whom you really want to continue doing business.