I just wanted to say that thanks to this message board, I found a thread on ValueAmerica ValuNet.exp and it confirmed my opinion of it.  A client contacted me and advised me that I must register with ValuNet in order to continue to receive work from them and I would have to PAY ValuNet.  Whatttt?  As it was said in the thread:  Independent Abstractors---Unite!! Let's not fall for this line of "stuff".  If none of the independent searchers out there register, the work will find its way back to us.  It has to.  It might be good for the clients but not for the vendors (us).  Thanks again folks!