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And the Schooling Goes On

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851
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I've always enjoyed learning... schooling not so much.

Even into my 60's the schooling has yet to end. Even after formal (State) education it seems that every occupation I've had has kept me going back for more. As far as I know every State has requirements for all Real Estate related professionals.

Did you know that it also applies to Notary Republics who are certified signing agents? Yup! Annual requirements are mandated by the industry itself. Although not a State or Federal agency few Title companies or mobile notary services will use a Notary Public who is not a member of the NNA (National Notary Association). 

As the certificate implies, an annual background check is also required. I am proud to be Certified and screened.

 

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Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

The on-going educational opportunities is one of the aspects that attracted me to a career in Real Estate. There's always so much more to learn, read about, research, specialize in.. 

I looked into becoming a mobile signing agent in MD after my first settlement experience with a mobile notary! I'll probably keep it on the radar for when the time comes to retire from Real Estate - like you did. 

Knowing the process inside and out can only be an advantage which - I am sure - your clients appreciate. 

Jan 06, 2022 02:26 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Bob "RealMan" Timm ,

Good for you for getting those mandatory requirements completed! Congratulations on your recent certificate. Happy New Years!

Jan 06, 2022 04:47 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That is very cool Andrea Bedard . I got my notary license during my first year as a Realtor so I could close mobile home sales in office. When sales were a little slow I'd accept a mobile notary signing. There were times my mobile notary income eclipsed my RE income. HOWEVER when I became a Broker and purchased a long established Brokerage I quit all notary work until I retired. 

Jan 06, 2022 06:16 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Dorie Dillard Austin TX . I don't know why I kind of dreaded taking the exam this time around as I had always aced it in the past. I did great and I won't doubt myself again next year.

Jan 06, 2022 06:27 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bob- congratulations to you for getting your annual Certification as an NNA Notary Signing Agent!!! 

Jan 06, 2022 06:37 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob congratulations on not having a 'record' hard to do that during Pandemic bad behavior on the road and the list goes on and on....seriously, I see there is a trend now to do your job via the Internet, so stay awake and alert, Endre

Jan 06, 2022 10:38 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Life will always be filled with learning whether we are in school or not, especially if you are in an industry that requires continuing education.

Jan 07, 2022 04:20 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Congratulations on the certification. As with you, education continues!

Jan 07, 2022 04:53 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Congrats on passing the test as if you needed a pat on the back! Knowledge is power. Enjoy your  day.

Jan 07, 2022 05:10 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Bob... I'm also done with my continuing ed for the 2021/2022 year which ends June 30, 2022. Can't say I ever learn much in these CE classes, unfortunately. I took one this year that was a total bust! North Carolina does not require annual background checks. South Carolina just started requiring them along with finger prints this past year and I think I'm good now for either two or three years.

Jan 07, 2022 05:21 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thanks Kathy Streib . I don't know why I had a bit of anxiety over taking the exam but I did end up passing with flying colors.

Jan 07, 2022 06:48 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. when e-signing came on the scene I was thinking it was time to retire but thank goodness the need for "wet ink" signings is still very strong so I will be sticking with it for now.

Jan 07, 2022 06:51 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Brian England we never do graduate from the school of hard knocks do we? I'm glad I am part of a belief system that recharges my faith daily. That is the education I love the most.

Jan 07, 2022 06:53 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It continues and never ends Kat Palmiotti . I believe that even when this life is over we will enjoy an eternity of truth reveled.

Jan 07, 2022 06:55 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It is so true that knowledge is power Wayne Martin . I have always enjoyed learning but I have to say that it took a 9th grade teacher to unlock the skill I needed to learn what all those talking heads babbled on about the 1st 8 years of my education.

Jan 07, 2022 06:57 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

There were very few CE classes offered that I thought were worthwhile in ND Nina Hollander, Broker and thus it was hard to show interest in them.

I always thought it was odd that every State did not require background checks (including ND). 

Jan 07, 2022 07:02 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm North Carolina requires a background check at the time you first apply for a license, but there are no updates.

Jan 07, 2022 07:06 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Congratulations, Bob. I was not familiar with this educational process.

Have a great day. I've been out shoveling snow this morning.

Jan 07, 2022 08:17 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I can relate to the shoveling Roy Kelley but thank God there is a big strong 20 year old man (my son Timmothy) living in our home and he does the hard part. I still run the snow thrower but it's fun for me.

Jan 07, 2022 08:44 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Bob "RealMan" Timm I understand so much has changed since I was a Notary back in my paralegal days.  Congratulations on renewing your Notary. 

Like you, I enjoy learning.  It is actually fun for me. 

Jan 07, 2022 02:25 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

The money is in being a Mobile Notary. The year before I became a Real Estate Broker I hit triple digits and I was only working it 50/50 along side of RE. Now in semi-retirement I do very little "mobile" notary work but I still do really good in the office Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist .

Jan 07, 2022 07:12 PM
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