Jan, the only problem I see with fee standards is the price differential among the various market areas across the country. What is considered a fair price in my region may be way too low for where you are. I can also foresee potential issues with accusations of "price fixing".
Having said that, I do think that we as title searchers need to establish some sort of standard regarding the manner in which we do business. I'm much more interested in having a professional "edge" over these "fly-by-night" competitors who undercut my prices, then put out shoddy work and give the rest of us a bad name. I'd feel better being able to justify the prices I charge by delivering a quality product, and forming a professional association setting forth an industry standard would go a long way toward that end.
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