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[+] Contemporary - Tammy Knight/MO (16 replies)
12/1/2005 6:53:43 PM (2535 views)

[+] Optima Infromation Solutions - Bill Jones/NJ (4 replies)
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[+] Scholorships - J Nisonger/CA (15 replies)
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[-] Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO (19 replies)
11/29/2005 7:32:12 PM (3813 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Patrick Scott/IL
11/29/2005 8:43:47 PM (3490 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
11/29/2005 9:45:00 PM (3452 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - J Nisonger/CA
12/4/2005 1:08:13 AM (3112 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO
11/30/2005 8:28:44 AM (3445 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Kurt deVries/FL
11/30/2005 11:18:01 AM (3431 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
11/30/2005 12:26:49 PM (3559 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Kurt deVries/FL
12/2/2005 9:54:35 AM (3197 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
12/2/2005 3:18:27 PM (3077 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Robert Franco/OH
12/2/2005 3:37:59 PM (3210 views)

Well, I don't think the independent abstractor will become extinct, however, it is going to be very tough to make a decent living if things don't change.  For instance, the title search standards for insurability are almost to the point, where the entire search can be done online in a lot of counties.  As more counties become computerized, it will be that much easier for the VMCs to pull automated reports and bypass the independent abstractors all together.  Some counties have already seen a huge decrease in volume of work for the independent abstractors from this new technology.

Those that are still around are going to be left with very little work and with the fees as low as they are - you won't be able to make a living.  It might provide a nice additional income to supplement your regular wage from McDonald's, or social security, though.   Independent title searching will be the new Wal-Mart greeter.

Regardless of whether you agree with this or not - there are certainly issues that all abstractors share and they could benefit from a professional association.  NALTEA is the only one that exists right now, so I am a member.  Those who choose not to join are free make that choice as well.

Best,
Robert A. Franco
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Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
12/3/2005 12:07:32 AM (3174 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Kevin Ahern/CT
12/3/2005 8:28:48 AM (3198 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Lisa Ramsey/TX
12/3/2005 11:48:25 AM (3281 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
12/3/2005 7:15:58 PM (3164 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - J Nisonger/CA
12/7/2005 6:54:05 PM (3114 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO
12/7/2005 11:39:33 AM (3168 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
12/7/2005 3:17:19 PM (3242 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO
12/7/2005 5:57:40 PM (3250 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Lisa Ramsey/TX
12/8/2005 12:08:01 AM (3199 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO
12/8/2005 7:51:14 AM (3132 views)


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[+] Newest Phoenix Abstractor!! - Kurt deVries/FL (13 replies)
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[+] Anonymous - J Nisonger/CA (2 replies)
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[+] Please Participate! Quick 2 Question Survey :o) - Jason Sheppard/PA (30 replies)
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[+] Check Out Time - David Bloys/TX (5 replies)
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[+] In Response To The Jason Sheppard Post - Jason Sheppard/PA (1 reply)
11/25/2005 1:01:02 PM (3086 views)

'Twas the Night of Thanksgiving. - Jay Duncan/MO
11/24/2005 4:11:04 PM (2020 views)

[+] Fraud by Title Examiner - Robert Franco/OH (4 replies)
11/23/2005 1:18:43 PM (2686 views)

[+] Happy Thanksgiving! - Deborah Manion/VA (5 replies)
11/23/2005 10:21:34 AM (2520 views)

[+] Anyone have any experience - Kevin Ahern/CT (8 replies)
11/22/2005 4:30:10 PM (2595 views)

[+] If not...??? - Jay Duncan/MO (5 replies)
11/21/2005 9:28:00 PM (3586 views)


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