FOR BROKERS
A SMARTER, FASTER AND BETTER VALUE WAY TO ARRANGE VALUATIONS FOR YOUR CLIENTS.
Method gives brokers the visibility, communication and confidence needed to keep valuation instructions moving whilst doing the right thing for your clients.
HOW METHOD HELPS BROKERS
STAY INFORMED FROM INSTRUCTION TO REPORT.
With Method, brokers can see what is happening with their cases in real time, understand the valuation options available and stay closer to the process as each instruction moves forward.
FULL CASE VISIBILITY
Track valuation progress in real time through the Method portal.
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Direct surveyor contact and clarity of progress at each stage, without unnecessary chasing.
LENDER-APPROVED SURVEYORS
Gain confidence that the recommended valuer meets is acceptable to the specific lender.
TRANSPARENT FEES
Clear, fair and easy-to-understand pricing that helps keep costs low for your client.
BETTER SERVICE LEVELS
A process designed to ensure that valuation reports arrive when expected.
MORE INVOLVEMENT
Brokers are involved in valuer selection, communication and case progress.
THE BROKER CHALLENGE
VALUATIONS CAN FEEL LIKE AN INVISIBLE PART OF THE PROCESS.
Brokers are often not involved with the valuation process. That can mean chasing, uncertainty and delays that are difficult to explain to clients.
Common challenges:
Lack of visibility
Poor communication
Limited involvement
Unclear timescales
Unexpected fees
Delayed reports
WORKING WITH METHOD CHANGES THAT.
HOW IT WORKS
A SIMPLE VALUATION PROCESS FOR SMOOTHER CASES.
01 SELECT THE LENDER
Choose which lender the case is for and begin the instruction.
02 INPUT THE CASE
Provide the required case information through the Method portal.
04 RECEIVE SURVEYOR QUOTES
Surveyors respond with quotes or fixed-fee case acceptance.
05 REVIEW AND INSTRUCT
Review the quote responses and instruct the selected surveyor.
06 TRACK PROGRESS
The surveyor books the inspection, values the property and completes the report.
03 SURVEYOR SELECTION
Method’s system selects firms that are acceptable to the lender and asks them to quote.
07 RECEIVE THE REPORT
The report is uploaded and visible through the portal with the lender receiving it simultaneously.
08 RAISE PVQS IF NEEDED
Brokers can raise post-valuation queries directly with the surveyor where required.
TECHNOLOGY WITH PEOPLE BEHIND IT
SMART SYSTEMS. REAL SUPPORT.
Method is technology-led, but we are not a faceless technology company.
Our system does the heavy lifting, while our operations and relationship teams support brokers, lenders and surveyors when a case needs human input, guidance or problem-solving.
That means you get the efficiency of technology, backed by people who understand valuations, lending and the details that can make or break a case.
FAQ
WHAT BROKERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT METHOD.
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No. Method is powered by technology, but supported by an experienced operations and relationship team. The platform handles the workflow, while our people support clients and surveyors when queries need attention.
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Yes. Around 12–15 of Method’s lender clients allow brokers and packagers to arrange valuations on their behalf.
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Yes. Method has directly employed RICS-qualified valuers with extensive experience, as well as contracted valuers providing quality control and wider panel support.
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No. Method was formed in 2014 and is one of the UK’s longest trading panel management companies.
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It depends on the lender’s preferences. In most instances, lenders are happy for brokers to see the names of the valuation firms at the point of decision.
READY TO MAKE VALUATION INSTRUCTIONS EASIER?
Submit a broker enquiry and find out how Method can help you arrange valuations with greater visibility, communication and confidence.