Recently lost a client of many years due to now "my fees are too high".  Apparently, $15 - $26 for a current owner is what others are charging. I assume it is online searchers, foreign or otherwise.  I replied by thanking them for the business they had sent me over the years and good luck. 

I had also been recruited to do online searches in another state where it was explained that everything I needed was online. I even went through the training - learned alot, how different things were in another state!  However bottom line was the fee for a "search" was extremely low, considering I had to use my own E & O.  Though the thought of being able to stay home & do online searches in my pj's was very appealing, the liablilty was not.  Might be a missed opportunity on my part but I decided I'll leave it to the pros there.

I can't rely on online records here and don't.  I have refused to cut my fees and yes, have lost clients.  But I'm still around and will still be as long as there are those who will pay a fair fee for a quality title report.

Wish everyone the best!