Who’s hot with bots. AI picks our best conveyancers

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) can make our work easier and faster, through its ability to research, handle data, assess problems and suggest solutions.

Many conveyancers already use AI software to work faster and better. Some might also worry that AI could eventually replace them.

“AI is going to reshape every industry, and every job,” says LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.

It could already be affecting your business and profitability – by telling customers which conveyancing firm to use.

The Australian Conveyance asked four leading AI platforms – ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Perplexity and Grok – to find Australia’s top conveyancers.

Nationally, ChatGPT and Gemini both nominated Conveyancing.com.au and Lawlab, with ChatGPT also adding Settle Easy.

Perplexity made Lawlab its top national recommendation, while Grok named Conveyancing.com.au, LEAD Conveyancing, Ownit Conveyancing, and Dott & Crossitt.

Each platform also offered State and city-based suggestions (see table.)

They considered such factors as size, years in business, fees, volume, client testimonials, independent reviews, stated expertise, membership of the AIC, industry awards, and local presence.

Given enough time, anyone could do the same research. But AI did it in a flash, often offering its own testimonials.

For example, Gemini on Lawlab: “This firm is frequently mentioned for its streamlined processes and accessibility.”

And Grok on LEAD Conveyancing: “Fixed fees with no surprises.”

ChatGPT offered to refine its searches by State or city, whether buying or selling, and any “quirks” like simultaneous settlement.

“Ask who actually handles your file,” it urged. “And confirm they work in PEXA daily for digital settlements.”

So, how can conveyancers get in the good books with AI’s bots? Consider the factors listed above, and especially:

• Ensure membership of professional associations like the Australian Institute of Conveyancers
• Have good advertising and a professional website that highlights experience, fee structure, office locations, staffing, awards and testimonials
• Be active on social media, garnering as many positive mentions as possible
• Check “Best Of” lists. Guard your reputation and address any criticism.

AI also looks for citations in Australian Conveyancer, undoubtedly an excellent resource.

For more, conduct your own search and if available, click on “Sources.” ChatGPT consulted an astonishing 104 – from the ASX to YouTube – before spitting out its recommendations.

Footnote: AI is not perfect. Some city or state picks appeared to have wrong names or locations and were omitted during AC’s fact-checking. So, our jobs are safe… for now.

A.I.’s REGIONAL PICKS

State or city firms chosen by Artificial Intelligence. No endorsement by AC should be inferred. These are AI, not human picks.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Gemini: LEAD Conveyancing, Coutts Lawyers, Martin Place Conveyancing
Grok: Network Conveyancing, SameDay Conveyancing, JS Law Group, Infinity Conveyancing
Perplexity: The Shire Conveyancer, Northern Beaches Conveyancing Service

VICTORIA

ChatGPT: Provey Conveyancers; Genuine Conveyancing
Gemini: Provey Conveyancing, MAP Lawyers
Grok: First Class Legal, All Hours Conveyancing

QUEENSLAND

ChatGPT: Ownit Conveyancing
Gemini: GM Law, Crown Legal Services
Grok: MAP Lawyers, GM Law, Savvy Law Conveyancing, Monkey Conveyancing

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Gemini: Eckermanns, SA Conveyancers
Grok: Adelaide Conveyancing, Tuckfields Conveyancing

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

ChatGPT: Vicki Philipoff Settlements
Gemini: Vicki Philipoff Settlements, Flat Rate Settlements, KDD Conveyancing
Grok: Platinum Settlement Services

TASMANIA

Gemini: Conveyancing Tasmania

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

ChatGPT: Velocity Conveyancing
Gemini: Velocity Conveyancing
Grok: BDN Lawyers, Snedden Hall & Gallop

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Gemini: Tschirpig Conveyancing