Confessions of a Virgo Signing Agent

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I’m a Virgo.

If you know, you know.

If you don’t — let me explain it in escrow terms:

I don’t leave loose ends.
I don’t skip instructions.
And I absolutely do not “assume it’s fine.”

In the East Bay Area — especially in Hayward, Castro Valley, and throughout Alameda County — those traits are not personality quirks.

They’re transaction protection.

Trait #1: I’m Detail-Oriented to a Fault (Great for Escrow)

Virgos are known for noticing things other people miss.

At a dinner party, that might mean spotting and correcting a crooked picture frame.

At a signing appointment, it means:

  • Catching a missed initial before I leave

  • Noticing a signature line borrowers almost skip

  • Verifying signature capacity matches exactly

  • Double-checking the Notice of Right to Cancel dates

  • Reviewing every notarial certificate before completion

With 400+ completed signings and zero re-signs in the past 1.5 commission terms, that “detail obsession” is doing exactly what it should.

Protecting your file.

Trait #2: I Read the Instructions

Twice.

Escrow officers in Alameda County send specific instructions for a reason.

I follow them.

If there’s a lender note buried on page 3 of the email? I saw it.

If there’s a special scanback requirement? It’s handled.

If something feels unclear? I call—I don’t guess.

In a fast-moving East Bay real estate market, guessing is expensive.

You won’t catch me doing that.

Trait #3: Clean Handwriting, Clean Execution

Virgos tend to care about presentation.

Which translates to:

  • Overly legible journal entries

  • Clean notarial certificates

  • Organized document returns

  • Professional borrower experience

Alameda County recording offices don’t appreciate sloppy paperwork.

Neither do escrow teams.

Professionalism is visible in small details.

Trait #4: I Actually Love Structure

Some people thrive in chaos.

Virgos thrive in systems.

My signing process includes:

  • Immediate appointment confirmation

  • ID verification protocol

  • Page-by-page review before I leave the table

  • Signature and date cross-check

  • Scanback quality review

  • Final package audit before drop

Luck doesn’t hit like accuracy.

Accuracy is structured.

And escrow officers in Hayward and Castro Valley don’t need luck.

They need consistency.

Trait #5: I Take Responsibility Seriously

If something needs clarification, I communicate.

If a signer has a question beyond my scope, I redirect professionally.

If an issue arises, you’ll know immediately — not even an hour later.

Escrow already manages:

  • Lenders

  • Realtors

  • Buyers

  • Sellers

  • Deadlines

  • Funding conditions

Your signing agent should reduce variables — not add to them.

Personality + Procedure = Protection

Astrology aside, here’s what this really means:

  • I care about doing it right.

  • I don’t cut corners.

  • I review before submitting.

  • I respect the transaction.

Those habits were there long before I became a signing agent.

Now they serve escrow teams across:

The inner overachiever has found her ideal career.

Let’s Keep Your Closings Smooth

If your escrow team needs reliable, accuracy-focused mobile notary coverage in the East Bay or anywhere in the Bay Area, call me directly at:

925-494-1143

Ask about availability — I service all over the Bay Area.

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