Small independent operators are seen by both buyers and sellers in a favourable light and can offer products of benefit to the consumer, often being more flexible and cheaper than the larger more integrated groups. They provide choice and are not seen to be linked to particular companies. The buyer cannot rely on the survey unless they buy it. It can add to the cost of a transaction, without necessarily adding any more tangible benefits than can be gained with professional indemnity. Professionals' views of the Sellers Pack Advantages of the pack as seen by Professionals Speeding up the process reducing delays in sales.
Legal work is carried out at the beginning rather than end of the process.
Searches can be carried out on-line, rather than in person. Results of surveys can be given to potential buyers at the time of marketing. Price can be established at an early stage with a pre-sales survey and valuation. With some schemes, sellers have choice of surveyors, solicitors or mortgage lenders. Others can provide these in a one stop shop, but with no choice.