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What happens when a new client calls your firm -  and nobody’s watching?

We mystery-shop conveyancing firms as genuine buyers and sellers, then show you exactly where enquiries are won and lost.

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435

conveyancing firms mystery-shopped

7.8/15

average score across the industry

10.5%

of firms actually asked for the business

Two questions every firm owner should ask

Most firms never see their two biggest blind spots

How good is your firm at turning enquiries into clients?

We score every step of a real enquiry, from first contact, to information gathering and the quotation itself, against what excellent looks like.

How does your team perform when you’re not listening?

Better understand what your prospects hear: the calls, emails and follow-ups that happen (or don't) every day without you in the room.

As seen inToday's Conveyancer

As heard on the Today's Conveyancer Podcast

Understanding exactly why you are winning or losing new business

Our Director, Mike Stainsby, joins the Today's Conveyancer Podcast to discuss how conveyancing firms can use data and insight to understand client experiences, improve conversion rates and drive better sales performance.

Please note: This podcast was recorded some time ago, and certain services, products and references mentioned have since changed or are no longer offered. However, the insights, observations and challenges discussed remain just as relevant today.

From our February 2023 research

98%

failed to ask for the business during the first call

90%

made no effort to build rapport during the first call

83%

of staff believe they have limited or poor sales ability

6%

of firms failed to send out the promised quote

With stats like these it takes little effort to stand out. But how does your firm perform?

What we find

The gap between typical and excellent is where instructions are lost

Every report compares your firm with the industry average and with a perfect 15/15 enquiry, so you know exactly what to fix first.

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Took the caller’s name and number
Asked how they found the firm
Explained the fee clearly
Asked for the instruction
Followed up within five days
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How it works

1

We mystery-shop your firm

A genuine-sounding enquiry, handled by your team exactly as normal.

2

We score 15 key points

First contact, information gathering, quotation and five-day follow-up.

3

You get your MOT report

Delivered to your account with scores, verbatim findings and priority actions.

We may already hold a report on your firm

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