Your feets are bigger!  Now, you fitting into my shoes-that would be some trick!

Seriously, I try to write down five different steriotypes about professions that intersect with mine on a regular basis.  Then, I go direct to the source to disprove my beliefs.  This gives me insight to those I work with and allows me to anticipate their needs.

Here are three helpful tools for working with Notary Signing Agents:

1. We love it when borrowers bring their VALID, unexpired ID's to the signing.

2. We are quite capable of scheduling our own appointments with borrowers and actually this procedure saves time, is more convenient for all and usually results in signings happening much faster.

3. We are not familiar with any particular borrower's specific information and so, we are not there to sell a client on his or her "deal".  (The only thing we have to "sell" at the table is a 3-day right to cancel-if one exists)  It is always best that the clients broker has reviewed the documents in advance and has put their borrower at ease.  When a broker fails to do this, it's a crapshoot as to whether or not the deal will get sideways at the closing appointment. 

I've enjoyed reading your blog-thought provoking!

Hi Todd....you're right it sounds like a great idea, who knows it might give everyone some fresh ideas for their careers and business.

Cheers, have a great day!

Todd, I'm looking forward to hearing the results of your experiment.  I hope you get a good response/

I like that idea.  Most of the ideas I use for my marketing came from my experiences in another industry and from managing political campaigns.  The beauty of ideas from outsiders is that it will not be the same old stuff every other agent in your areas is already doing.

What a great concept.  This should provide some very useful insight into how we're perceived.  I'll definitely be looking forward to a future report.

ugh...smelly shoes

  Sounds like you should approach cable TV producers for a new reality show! Any ideas who would be the moderator? Bill Gates perhaps?  I can't wait till you write about your experience.

Todd,

Great idea, but it won't work for many...they don't want to know how to improve...they are 'afraid' of being 'rejected' by being told they're less than perfect already!!! JMHO, Thanks,   Fran

P.S. BTW, There are too many 'know-it-alls' around!!!

Todd - Sounds like a learning experience and fun!  I'll be back for your experiences.

Todd,

What role will you be taking on? Maybe I have an idea or two :-)