I love how you give the amount within the first MINUTE of the video. Love your channel

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

lol I know that's what everyone wants. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it :)

@ThatGworl2023

3 жыл бұрын

Right

@adiyahcrenshaw6126

3 жыл бұрын

You just saved me so much time thank you 😂😂😂

This is amazing! Still awaiting my California Notary test results but thanks for a realistic view of what’s to come! Almost $3K the first month is pretty good IMO

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

congrats on starting! of course :) thank you, now that I have a wider perspective on this industry I think $3k is pretty good too :)

@kimbess7498

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I’m in Cali as well. I took the test in August and didn’t get my commission until December. I just paid for my bond and am waiting to file with County Clerk’s office. Good luck 🌞

Ahhh! Congrats girl! I’m just starting my Loan Signing journey as well and I love how transparent and real you are! 2,800+ is AMAZING for your first MONTH! 🤩 you’re so right about “planting seeds” good things take time and you’re doing great. Only up from here!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you 😇I think it's an approachable number for someone just starting out.. exactly girl, you get it 👏🏼that's the mentality! Congrats on just starting out. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. :)

@HannahNorthway

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandapluma thank you so much! I definitely will! 🥰

@adiyahcrenshaw6126

3 жыл бұрын

How much did you make your first month if you don’t mind me asking?

It's refreshing to hear realistic results. It helps put things in perspective.

Congratulations on your first month of being an NSA! Love that you’re showing a realistic view of starting out as a signing agent.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shanti! I want to be as transparent as possible about this business :)

I’m really loving your videos! You’re so thorough but you don’t ramble on. Just the right information that I’d like to know and the perfect amount of information and so helpful as I’m starting the process with loan signing. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! I've wanted to do this for a while now, can't wait to take the exam.

I have been thinking about doing this for the last few years since I moved out here to CA. Thank you for the information it really pushed me to sign up for the training.

So funny your video popped up on my suggestions list. I just told a friend 2 weeks ago that I was considering being a Notary agent

I’m commenting/liking/saving/ this video and subscribing solely on the basis that you answered the question that we all came for in less than 1:30 minutes. Thank you for that. I’ll now continue watching but I had to hurry up and say that.

Glad I found your channel ! I’m in California too about to get started on this journey !

Being honest is still cool, much more of that is needed, than the hype!! Thank you for sharing, I look forward to watching more of your videos and congratulations.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching

Thank you for this candid video. I'm on my way to becoming one as well here in SoCal.

Love your decor color scheme. A touch of or sparks of red in any decor brightens up any place and gives a rich look.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! :)

Woo-Hoo!! Congrats lady! Welcome to the business!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Keenly :) How long have you been in the business?

Super random but I love the couch and throw pillow( I love vibrant colors). I am a new notary about to start loan signing training. Congrats to your success. Thanks for sharing it’s super motivating.

You’re doing great Amanda! I’m prepping for my state exam, & I’m in Cali as well. Look forward to your future videos.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

congrats on taking those fist steps :) thank you and good luck on your exam. You got this!

Hi Amanda thanks for posting this! I'm a mobile NSA in Los Angeles and just did my first signing last night :) So glad I found your channel 👍

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

no way!!! Congrats to you! Thats a huge step in starting this journey. I'm sure it felt like a relief to get that first one out of the way. Thank you for watching :)

You go girl!!! Killin it! Looking forward to more videos and happy Thanksgiving

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

love the support girl

So happy to see videos from someone in the LA area. Thanks for that! Just passed my notary exam and would love it if you could address how it is working in LA. (traffic, competition, how many signings you can take per day, are you planning to make a full-time career out of it, etc.). Also, would love a video on how you went about marketing yourself to escrow officers. Thanks again.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found me! :) Congrats on passing 🎉👏🏼 I can definitely do a video on all that stuff.

Thanks so much for this video! I really appreciated that it’s recent! I just got my notary and I’m starting my signing agent course! I’m excited to know that it can pay for itself in a month!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin, this industry is self sufficient. You would have to reach out to escrow officers out here, or sign up for signing services. I don't provide work as a notary if that's what you're asking.

Just subscribed. I am looking to get my notary certification next month. I have to change my career due to pandemic and this looks interesting and I have experience with real estate terms. Plus I am detailed orientated and meticulous. Wishing California would offer RON so I could work from home. Traffic in Socal is crazy. I would rather not drive around all day , but I will. Love your channel thanks for all the info !

Love it! Can you do a video on how u were able to get direct signings and how u prep for appointments?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

yes of course! what a great vid idea :)

Thank you Amanda for your transparency. There are a lot of videos out here with claims of making 10k a month but they don't tell you that it's during the marathon of it all and not the sprint. I'm just getting started and your video put things in great perspective for me and $2,890 for your first month of being a notary is a big accomplishment and beats tge standard 9-5 pay for sure. ... I'm excited!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

"during the marathon of it all and not the sprint" well said!! I didn't want to sell this false dream. Some ppl don't see the hard work and the reality of it. Right? The income only grows once you put some elbow grease in it. I'm so excited for you!!

Congrats on your first month. I’m in the beginning process super excited to get this business going.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you 😇 congrats on just starting! Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for being honest!💖🌺 New supporter here!

Congratulations!!! I'm currently a agent in Virginia. I'm trying to see how to get set up escrow officers now

Awesome, thank you for shearing your experience.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! :)

Fantastic fir your first time! I love that 🎉

Nice job and you’re very down to earth looking forward too more videos.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

wow I'm so glad my energy translates through video😊 thank you!

Excellent info! ❤️ thanks for sharing! I’m hoping to go full time next week! 😬😬😬 I think nearly $3k in your first month is outstanding!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you, Danielle :) My first month wasn't even full time. I have so much more effort to put in. You got this girl! If you set your focus on getting signings and outreaching you'll definitely hit your goal. 🧡

Thanks for the video just got my notary commission 🙏🏽

Thank you for this!

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 that’s all I need when I retire

Great video, thanks!

Congrats and well done. I would recommend you signing up with companies like Field Choice or CxChoice, or signing services companies, take their trainings and boom....if you become specialized in certain signings, like reverse mortgages, you can improve pay. Good luck and si hope this helps. Outreach is a software ( there are others)you can use to developing a marketing approach to your signing, were you can send a marketing with a specific message to escrow, title companies etc...very best to you.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with Field Choice, but they low ball me so much. It's hard for me to actually get a signing with them at a reasonable price. This is amazing information. I'll definitely look into that!

@AgueroNain

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandapluma Yes most of them will reduce pay, that said, try to develop good relationships with schedulers, often times they will send you multiple signings to do in a day. If you complete their trainings, that is also a great thing as their databases look for the excellent rated notaries first. I think you will be able 2 negotiate up on your fees and more importantly, get more signings. Finally, signing agencies differ, some are more software tech driven, like Field Choice and others are more people oriented say, Closing Exchange...so all these signing agencies have pros, strengths, draw backs and so on...all the good and successful notaries I had the pleasure of working with have in common, great attention to detail, they answer phone/email and are personable, flexible, diligent...so, keep going, very best to ya!

Yesssss congratulations!!!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you 😇

Congrats to you! I am very very new at this but found this helpful. I’m in Ohio and would love to network with other NP working in Ohio.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you :) I'm glad you found this helpful. Check for Notary groups on facebook! You can make a great community on there

Love this!!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

Thanks for the great info and breakdown. I will subscribe to your page.

Just starting thanks for sharing

You're are pretty awesome to support us !

Great video, I look forward to more. I just took the exam and waiting for the results! 😬 When you are doing the signings do the clients ask you questions about the documents? That’s the part that intimidates me from pursuing a career in this business😏

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching, I appreciate it 😇 don't sweat it, I'm sure you passed :) Yes, but we have to be impartial which makes our job easier. All you do is read the document and regurgitate exactly what it says. You can't help them bc that would be offering legal advice at that point. If you haven't already you can take a course to learn all of the documents. Once you have a good understanding of them you'll feel confident to start signing. I promise you you'll get the hang of the documents if you study them. It's not hard if you put your mind to it :) I'm more than a month in and now I feel like I can explain every document.

That's wonderful. Almost 3k ur first something is good! Keep going 💪 :) can u include what spreadsheet ur using to track ur data? Thx for sharing 💕:)

Great video! Thank you

Great video. In Florida and thinking of doing this on the side.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

its a great side hustle!

CONGRATS!!!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰

Congratulations as a signing agent!!! I'm working on my business as a Signing agent myself and I'm excited and nervous of course!! 😁 But great info

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! how long have you been singing? if your nervous that means your stepping out of your comfort zone. congrats :)

So informative! 👏🏽

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome! I'm looking into doing this in Ohio because I've been doing factory work for 25+ years and it's just too unstable. Change is defininately needed. Smh

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

do it! You're working hard labor to fulfill someone else's dream. You deserve better

@cherellefreeman3254

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Ohio as well and just getting started. Much luck to you John💚

@tracyreid1872

3 жыл бұрын

@@cherellefreeman3254 Hello Cherelle...I am getting started in Ohio as well. How many tests did you have to take to get your commission in Ohio and do you take the test online or do I have to go to a physical location during COVID? Please email me this info...lifehealth2015@gmail.com I would really appreciate it

Im in Northern CA Ive been looking into it!

I'd like to see a video of what the breakdown is with hours spent ,prep time(printing reviewing the docs) commute to a signing and total signing time minus gas expense. That better breaks down what people are averaging per hour. Of course it going to vary for each job but might give a clearer picture of what someone new can average on a job. ie, a $100 signing averaged out to a $20-25 an hour job or something along those lines.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

this is a great idea. I'll look into doing something like this :)

@tsmith7242

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. There are lots of videos with how much the received, but it is equally important to understand costs. I am thinking that the average for most of the signing jobs, after expenses, is $30/hour (after gas, spending time prepping documents, driving time etc).

Congratulations on your journey

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😇❤️

I love this, I would love to know what you are telling the title companies, I've reached out and I have heard crickets

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely make a video on that soon! :)

Glad I found you. 💜

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

aww that's so sweet, thank you

@andreawilliams-richardson2666

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandapluma just your raw real truth. Keep it real notging fantasy. I just like yr vibe.

Awesome! Congratulations! Unless I missed it, how many signings did you do during that time to reach that amount in revenue?

Congrats!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! I appreciate it :)

Thank you for sharing

Just found out I passed. I’m a realtor and y office said they are going to make me the preferred notary for the office. I hope that brings in some extra income.

Love this! Currently starting the process of getting commissioned! What course did you take? Any that you would recommend? Also could you make a video on if you can start over, what would you do differently.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Calvin, congrats on taking the first step! I took the Loan Signing Service course with Mark Wills. It definitely was the right tools. I know there is also a course from Notary2Pro. I've heard good things about that one as well. There's also a course from the NNA. That one isn't as personal but you learn the basics. That's a good idea! Let me write up some notes and prepare for that one :)

That’s awesome! I loved your video...so genuine. About how many signings did you complete during month 1 and 2?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

44 in that time frame

Thank you for the nice video. Just a few questions to help me understand. Is that before or after expenses and tax? How much time was involved to get the amount? What was amount per hour? Did you work on weekends?

Besides EZ notary do you have any other suggestions for courses that you benefited from and made you feel more confident doing your job?

Hey Amanda! Thank you so much for your honesty! Would you mind telling us where you went to get the training to become notary? And how difficult was the test, along with any tips that you can share on how to pass?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

being transparent and open with my viewers is the most important thing to me :) I went through training with the NNA. I recommend going to your Secretary of State's website. It'll list certified classes that your state approves of. The test is not difficult at all. Of course, the information differs from state to state. I'm not sure what your state requires or teaches but my best advice is too find free information on notarial laws in your state.

@lakishamumford2329

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandapluma Thank you so much! Lastly, do the companies you work with ask where you received your training? Or do they only want to know are you certified by the state? (Passing the test)

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

@@lakishamumford2329 nope. That's all they want to know, as well as your background check, and e&o insurance.

@lakishamumford2329

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandapluma you're the best! Thank you again for taking the time to answer my questions!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

@@lakishamumford2329 that's what I'm here for :)

Thank you for the video! What course did use to get your notary licence?

I’m going through the course right now and I’m super intimidated because since COVID unemployment I have had no interaction with people 😭. Watching your videos is inspiring to see it starts somewhere, can I ask if you have had any safety issues? I’m in the Facebook group and have seen some concerning situations.

@amandapluma

2 жыл бұрын

You'll get used to it. Sometimes you just have to jump in the deep end. I haven't had super concerning ones. I posted a story time on one of them.

🙋‍♀️ Amanda! CONGRATULATIONS on a great 1st month, and an amazing 2nd month👏👏 I'm wondering a couple things maybe you can answer. How many signings did you do in your 1st month? And your 2nd month? Also, is the 2800+ and the 4.3K the total amount of income, or are those figures the net income (income-expenses)?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

my video of how much I made in Nov breaks down net profit :)you also see how many signings I did then

Fire

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you 🔥🔥

That’s amazing! I appreciate you sharing. About how many signings would you say you did to make that amount?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

I think it was about 20-30

Thank you so much for sharing this. It was very helpful. When you contacted escrow companies, what did you say via email or phone to create that relationship with them?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I can be of service! My last video explains my process. Go ahead and check that out :)

i have that same hoodie.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

lol it's so cozy. I stole it from my boyfriend.

Have you thought about trying to clients from banks and bankers? I'm thinking of charging of $200-$350 per Signing

just starting our and it is 2022 obviously. Do you have an updated video?

This was very helpful. I just became a notary and i’m located in Los Angeles . Would love to shadow you if possible so I could learn how to do a loan signing. Sorry if that’s weird lol

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

congrats on becoming a notary!! Unfortunately due to privacy issues, we're not allowed to do so. This is a big no-no in the industry. I would if I could. I was actually asking for the same thing when I was starting out. Once I started I understood why we can't. I recommend watching mock signings here on YT :) that definitely helped me and gave me the courage to do my first signing.

@nancymascorro6369

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandapluma i had no idea! Thank you. Best of luck to you in your business🤍

How do you get paid? Do they write you a check? And do you set a percentage aside to pay taxes?

Can you give an estimate number of hours your worked total to get that amount? I’m also curious how many offers you get a day. I’m so excited to start my own mobile notary business but I’m concerned about the amount of work available since there’s no way to really know until I start.

@RealCheeseOnly

2 жыл бұрын

I want to know all this too!

What are some signing agencies that you recommend?

When your receiving payments fir your service, do they take out taxes or are you required to hand your own taxes?

How many hours per week did you need to work in order to get to that 3k?

I'm actually in Cali too. I Would love to connect.

Great content! This is off topic, but Do you have a link for that hoodie?

@amandapluma

2 жыл бұрын

thank you :) No sorry, I stole it from my bf. I think it's from uniqlo.

Are there ever legal disputes that require you to go to court as the notary? About how many hours & how much you make per hour on average?

Very nice! I’m in Arizona and in the process of becoming an NSA. I have a question - how do you market yourself to escrow companies without inadvertently “poaching” business from signing companies?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on taking those first steps! This is a great question. I wouldn't think of it like that. At the end of the day, this is an industry with a huge market. As a business person, you're going to get a slice of that market some way or another. There's no reason for that mindset unless you have an allegiance to a certain signing company. On the same note, it seems like most escrow officers would rather have a direct mobile notary because you're in direct contact with them. With a signing service, escrow officers feel less trust with a random notary (at least from what they've told me)

@JCA51698

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandapluma thanks for your response. I’m also a licensed property and casualty insurance agent, so I can offer a unique set of services 🙂

Which course did you take to become a notary signing agent?? And how much does the course cost?

good job. I am preparing for the loan signing exam. i also want to make 3000 a month doing loan signing.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

you got this!!

Great video!Do the signing agencies take out taxes or is this something you manage?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

that's something that I manage. once I start making more I'll create an LLC and get taxed as an s corp so I'm not paying too much in taxes.

@kingmarkgod3143

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandapluma thank you

Hello I'm ready to become a notary sign agent I'm looking for a mentor and then your page pop up.. I'm in the city of LosAngeles trying to make a living in this🥰

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm currently not mentoring right now because I'm in the beginning stages of building my business. If you have specific questions I would join a notary signing agent group on Facebook. They're so helpful! I try my best to answer as much as I can here on YT. I'm sorry, I would mentor if I had the time. I hope my videos are helpful as well. :)

Congratulations on your first month! Did u take any training? If so, which one if u don’t mind me asking 😁

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you :) yeah, I took the Loan Signing System. There are also other courses such as through the NNA and Notary2Pro. See which one works with your style of learning

@CWTGD

3 жыл бұрын

No training required in GA not CA

New subbie💚💜

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

Hello would you be able to lead me in the direction I would need to go in order to get notary license in the state of California thank you

Hello just found your KZread channel I have a question how do I get licensed in California what site did you use it’s so much information overload thanks in advance

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

hi I just posted a Q & A. all your questions are answered there :)

Hi Amanda, one quick question, are you getting paid once a week or once a month? Will you receive 1099-misc or W-2? Thank you!

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

lol it's complicated it's all of that. I explain it in my last video. I believe 1099. I signed a W9.

Where you get that hoodie?

Great month! Just curious was that before or after taxes and expenses?

@amandapluma

2 жыл бұрын

Before :)

I'm confused about the seal vs the stamp. Are they the same thing? Which do you recommend? Thanks in advance.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

I believe they are different. Each state has a different requirement. Seals are more of a thing of the past. Almost everyone I know uses a stamp.

I'm in Las Vegas do you do mostly direct work with title companies and how do you get there business?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

escrow officers! I made a video on that :)

Great video. Are you a NSA or LSA? & are you going to peoples home or online?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think there's a difference between NSA and LSA. In California we go to people's home. I believe other states are doing online.

I plan on becoming an NSA. My questions are: What is the most efficient way to contact escrow officers to solicit for business? Is the competition fierce?

@burtonh1

3 жыл бұрын

@Sola Scriptura IDk I am in Los Angeles.

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I made a video on going direct. I recommend watching that :) I wouldn't say fierce, but yes there is competition. I came into this business a few months ago and I think I'm making decent money for someone just starting out. Regardless of competition, it's all up to how you go about it.

Sorry! Last question! For the Notary exam for California, do we need to bring a 2x2 photo to attach to the application? I don't have a passport. So should I print a 2x2 photo of myself?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

yes! That is a requirement. For some reason I paid for a separate photo I believe.

@GoldenChild847

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I paid for a photo also. The NNA took my photo and fingerprints prior to the test starting.

@lakishamumford2329

3 жыл бұрын

@@GoldenChild847 I had to end up running to CVS to get my picture taken. It made me late for my walk in session. But! I got it done, thank you! Are you in CA? Did you get your test results back yet?

@GoldenChild847

3 жыл бұрын

@@lakishamumford2329 yes I’m in Los Angeles. I took my test oct. 28th and received the notice that I passed 15 business days later. The SOS is so backed up on processing commissions. I checked today and they are processing test dates of oct 1st. So I should probably receive mine next month sometime. Good luck 🍀 on your test. I’m sure you did ok, it was fairly easy.

@lakishamumford2329

3 жыл бұрын

@@GoldenChild847 Thank you! I'll be praying that they get all of your information to you as soon as possible.

How do you get started? Do you have to take classes? Pass a test?

@amandapluma

3 жыл бұрын

I have a video on startup costs that will help you out