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[+] Tis the End of Year - IRS - Lisa Ramsey/TX (1 reply)
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[-] Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO (19 replies)
11/29/2005 7:32:12 PM (3836 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Patrick Scott/IL
11/29/2005 8:43:47 PM (3540 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
11/29/2005 9:45:00 PM (3491 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - J Nisonger/CA
12/4/2005 1:08:13 AM (3168 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO
11/30/2005 8:28:44 AM (3495 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Kurt deVries/FL
11/30/2005 11:18:01 AM (3475 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
11/30/2005 12:26:49 PM (3611 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Kurt deVries/FL
12/2/2005 9:54:35 AM (3252 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
12/2/2005 3:18:27 PM (3127 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Robert Franco/OH
12/2/2005 3:37:59 PM (3254 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 (3213 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Kevin Ahern/CT
12/3/2005 8:28:48 AM (3255 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Lisa Ramsey/TX
12/3/2005 11:48:25 AM (3337 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
12/3/2005 7:15:58 PM (3211 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - J Nisonger/CA
12/7/2005 6:54:05 PM (3159 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO
12/7/2005 11:39:33 AM (3208 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Tammy Knight/MO
12/7/2005 3:17:19 PM (3287 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO
12/7/2005 5:57:40 PM (3292 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Lisa Ramsey/TX
12/8/2005 12:08:01 AM (3261 views)
Re: Confused?!?! - Jay Duncan/MO
12/8/2005 7:51:14 AM (3171 views)

[+] Newest Phoenix Abstractor!! - Kurt deVries/FL (13 replies)
11/29/2005 3:38:15 PM (2610 views)

[+] Anonymous - J Nisonger/CA (2 replies)
11/28/2005 6:49:50 PM (2727 views)

[+] Please Participate! Quick 2 Question Survey :o) - Jason Sheppard/PA (30 replies)
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[+] Check Out Time - David Bloys/TX (5 replies)
11/27/2005 8:01:32 AM (3666 views)

[+] In Response To The Jason Sheppard Post - Jason Sheppard/PA (1 reply)
11/25/2005 1:01:02 PM (3095 views)

'Twas the Night of Thanksgiving. - Jay Duncan/MO
11/24/2005 4:11:04 PM (2030 views)


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