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computer screen of Yahoo web site I wanted to see if I could log on to the internet today.

As you can see from that Yahoo! screen, I was able to do so.

You're no doubt thinking, 'Big deal. So you're on the internet.'

Palm Treo 700p wireless modem - Verizon wireless BroadbandAccess Connect Well there's actually a bit more to it than that. I wanted to see if I could do it with my Palm Treo 700p, working as a wireless modem, and using Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess Connect.

Again, you're probably thinking: 'Whoopee, so it works. A lot of people use their phones as wireless modems.'

broadband equipment outside Yes, but I was outside.

My laptop was powered using the electrical outlet in my trunk. I can imagine you're saying, 'So what.'

Colorado - remote location Well, I was in the middle of nowhere.

I will be conducting e-Closings in the state of Colorado. The time to find out that you have glitches in your broadband equipment isn't at the closing table. So, as I mentioned in a previous topic, I will be conducting tests in various parts of the state.

The test today was a success. Not only did I want to test the reliability of Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess Connect, I also wanted to test the speed of it. I was very pleased with the results.

mobile printing - Hewlett Packard 1022 laser printer It was cold and windy today in Colorado Springs. I don't expect that I will ever get a call to do a closing in a remote location like this. But if I had to, I would be able.

In addition to the laptop computer and Palm Treo 700p, I have a 800 watt power inverter mounted to the floor, and a laser printer.

I could accept a closing assignment, download the documents from the internet, print them, and conduct the closing. From virtually any location. ...

... Even in the middle of nowhere:

Colorado - remote location near Colorado Springs

I welcome you to visit the special page that I have set up on my website that shows my equipment in conditions that are far more favorable than what you see in these photos: Mobile Closing Solutions for Colorado.

I want to be able to provide any type of closing service, in any type of conditions, in almost any location in Colorado.

Here are a few more shots.

After a successful test, I'm heading back to Colorado Springs:

notary stamp - laptop computer - Palm Treo 700p A commissioned notary with a notary stamp + mobile office = a closing that can be done almost anywhere in Colorado.

table folded in trunk of VW Jetta The table is portable enough to fit even in the trunk of a VW Jetta, and with plenty of room to spare:

Posted by Leon Austin, Colorado Notary Signing Agent on 04/12/2008 08:29 PM

Comments (5)

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5 Comments on Colorado mobile closings: broadband equipment test

YOU ROCK.. why because you are think outside the box on how best to be of service and build your market.

04/12/2008 08:39 PM

by Eric Reid Lawrenceville,GA (Renaissance Realty Group)

Thanks Eric. I just want to make closings accessible to anyone, anywhere. People live in some pretty remote places here in Colorado.

04/12/2008 08:48 PM

by Leon Austin, Colorado Notary Signing Agent (Leon Austin - Mobile Closings and Notary Services)

Leion

I enjoy your blogs..they are full of information and I just want to say thanks...

04/12/2008 10:38 PM

by Pamela Knight (Urban Knight Enterprises, Inc.)

Leon,

Your posts are always so informative and helpful.

I too have a mobile office and am anticipating performing my first eSigning before the end of this month.

I use a Sprint wireless card with my laptop and an HP3390 with copy/print/scan capabilities. This setup really comes in handy when you're 20 or 30 miles from home and you get a call for a closing. It's much easier and less stressful to just pull over into a parking lot to download and print a loan package instead of fighting Orlando traffic to get to my home office so I can print, especially when the closing site is near your current location.

The savings in time and gas is well worth the monthly wireless card charge. Through trial and error over the past two years, I have figured out where the coverage gaps are in my service area. Good luck with your continuing tests!

04/12/2008 10:53 PM

by Teresa A Burrell, Mobile Notary Public (Burrell Closing Service Inc.)

Pam, thanks. Teresa, yes, having a mobile office is a blessing. A real time (and money) saver.

04/13/2008 09:34 AM

by Leon Austin, Colorado Notary Signing Agent (Leon Austin - Mobile Closings and Notary Services)

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