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Information for Property Specialists wishing to join our network.
What service does Local Architects Direct provide?
The price comparison websites Local Architects Direct and Local Surveyors Direct provide an introduction only service between customers (Homeowners, Homebuyers, Homesellers, Landlords, Tenants etc) and suppliers (Building Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Architects, Energy Assessors, Electricians, Conveyancers, Estate Agents, Letting Agents and other property specialists). Customers requiring a service, are able to use this website to obtain contact details and estimates from suppliers who cover the local area. This is made possible by a large UK network of independent property specialists.
A customer visiting the website completes a request form by providing details of the property concerned. The website then instantly provides a list of suppliers with full contact details. For many services an initial estimate is also produced. Emails with the initial details are sent to all the suppliers and the customer also receives an email. The customer can then contact any of the suppliers directly and the suppliers can also contact the customer. After discussing the requirement in more detail the customer can then place an order directly with a chosen supplier.
Who sets the price and the area?
Price estimates and areas of operation (postcode districts) are not set by the network but are instead determined independently by each supplier via their control panel. In addition to the home area of operation, the supplier can also select outer areas where coverage is possible at increased prices.
How do Local Surveyors Direct obtain the funds to operate this website?
Local Surveyors Direct obtains funding by charging fees to suppliers for the lead production service. Each time a lead is produced on behalf of a supplier, a small charge is made. Local Surveyors Direct does not charge any commission when a customer places an order with a supplier.
How much does it cost join the network?
There are two steps in joining the network. The first step is a no obligation trial where you are not committed to paying for the service. The second step is to upgrade and start paying for the service. The cost for this is a one off sign on fee of £50 plus VAT after which you just pay for leads. The cost per lead varies but in ball park figures is usually between £0.50 and £4.00. There are no monthly fees, no quarterly fees, no annual fees, no commission fees and no exit fees.
How do I join the network?
No Obligation Trial. To set up the no obligation trial, we will ask you to provide us with some basic information including your contact details on our Registration Form. We will then set up a control panel for you and your details will be listed on the system. We will then send you a username and a password to enable you to log onto your control panel, review your initial details and make corrections and additions. You will also be able to get a feel for the likely costs of leads as your fees will be clocking up however you will only be paying for these leads if you decide to upgrade. The objective of the no obligation trial is that you can find out how the system works but without being committed to paying for it. You should note however that your control panel does have some restrictions. You will only have a small area which will generate only a small number of leads. If you are very lucky you may win an order during the no obligation trial however to evaluate the system more fully we would recommend that you upgrade as soon as possible.
Upgrading. Once you are comfortable with the concept, your next step is to upgrade and become a paying member. The restrictions on your control panel will be removed and you will be able to evaluate the system more fully. You can then select a larger area and get more sales leads. These can be sent to you by email and or text and you will be given the full customer contact details so you can phone them. The cost to upgrade is an initial sign on fee of £50 plus VAT and after that the only other charge is for leads. Payment is by direct debit. You are not tied into a contract and you have the right to stop at any time. There are no exit fees.
Getting started. To start the process of setting up a no obligation trial, please click on the following link for the Registration Form. Filling in this form will enable us to set up your no obligation control panel for you. Please note that filling in this form does not commit you to paying us any money. If you wish to discuss any of the above in more detail please contact us on 0845 521 4007 or email enquiries@localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk
Linking to Local Surveyors Direct
Suppliers are given a website link from their Local Surveyors Direct control panel back to their website. You are encouraged to put in a link from your website back to Local Surveyors Direct (www.localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk) and you also have the opportunity to include the 'Member of Local Surveyors Direct' logo on your website. The logo can be placed at the bottom of your home page with the link embedded or the link can be placed separately.
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Is there a fee to leave the network?
Suppliers who sign up on the no obligation trial basis will be able to try they system out and then decide whether it is likely to be beneficial to them. It is of course hoped that most suppliers will upgrade and that very few suppliers will wish to terminate. Should a supplier wish to terminate then this can be done at any time by giving Local Surveyors Direct notice with immediate effect. There are no termination charges however the supplier will be requested to pay the agreed fees for all the leads generated up until the date of termination. If the supplier terminates during the no obligation trial then there is nothing to pay at all.
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To start the process of setting up a no obligation trial, please click on the following link for the Registration Form. Filling in this form will enable us to set up your control panel for you. This will probably take a couple of days. Please note that filling in this form does not commit you to paying us any money. If you wish to discuss any of the above in more detail please contact us on 0845 521 4007 or email enquiries@localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk
What do our Member's Say about us?
The following is a list of feedback received from many of our members (Surveyors, Engineers, Architects, Energy Assessors, Electricians, Mortgage Advisors, Conveyancers etc). These people have all listed their services on our website and have won business from our leads. Feedback reads as follows:
Excellent. Most leads are genuine and we have won various projects as a result. Andy Inch of id Architecture Ltd, Grimsby.
Regular enquiries with real potential to turn into work. The Local Surveyors Direct system works well enough and is reasonably well up the search engine rankings. Andrew Haste of Hastens Consulting Engineers, Worthing.
Regular leads coming in every week at acceptable cost to us, over a wide range of services, and consistently high google ratings. Rhys Taylor of Taylor Tuxford, Rotherham.
The thing I like about the Local Surveyors Direct system is that it doesn’t require any input from me, and that I only pay for leads rather than advertising. If there aren’t many leads coming in then it doesn’t cost much and the leads aren’t that expensive so I can justify losing a few if they turn out to be time-wasters. Also, because I can tailor it to my geographical area, I haven’t had to travel far if they come to nothing. Kenny Foxwell of Horizon Design, Worthing.
When I first saw your website I thought that it would attract the right people for my business. I was right. I have never been so busy. The site is easy to use for most clients, to find the right trade. Please keep up the good work. Peter McCloud BSc of Extension & Landscape Design, Bexhill-on-Sea.
We have always been able to contact you when necessary and there have been no problems. Dave Truran of Enterprise Planning Services, Wolverhampton.
It is a helpful marketing tool for us, within the private domestic sector. Greg Musi of Abito Architects, Lytham St. Annes.
Local Surveyors Direct gives me direct contact with the potential client. I like how controllable the system is so that I can control how much and where I am advertising. Richard Garnett of ARC Survey and Design, Peterborough.
Local Surveyors Direct takes the hassle out of finding potential clients. Dave Birkinshaw of C R B Drawing Services Ltd, Doncaster.
Ease of use, ease of contact, low fees. The work comes to me. I don't have to spend all my time hustling for work. Danny Sullivan of Design For Living, Whitminster.
Local Surveyors Direct puts me in touch with potential leads quickly. Matthew Hardcastle of Matthew Hardcastle Architects, London.
FOCUSED Marketing coverage, DIVERSE RANGE OF SERVICES, MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEAD CONVERSIONS. Jim Butler of A E Butler & Partners Ltd, Hemel Hempstead.
Your system is great as it offers flexibility as we can choose the postcodes and we can choose the prices. Also useful that we can turn on and off when we like. Nina Robinson of Chiltern Associates, Rendlesham.
Excellent! I get a lot of my work via the website and really like the format particularly now that price comparison websites are becoming more and more popular. Jeremy Thomas of Rees Thomas, Rhonda Cynon Taf.
Generally a very good service provided and reasonable charges compared with some other providers - thank you. Jonathan Price MRICS of Jonathan Price Property Services, Brecon.
Brilliant!! Far more successful than advertising with the likes of yell.com etc. & not too expensive when you can almost guarantee a steady flow of work coming through each week. Sarah Thorburn of Thorburn Property Consultants Ltd, East Grinstead.
The above feedback is from our members (Architects, Surveyors etc who are listed on our website). To see feedback from our customers (people who use our members services) please click here.
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