I have to agree with Scott.  I now work as a vendor manager for a broker and they are concerned about someone shopping around and finding a better deal before they close.  Many vendor managers would be willing to pay the premium in specific instances when they have a rush closing or they sent the search to an abstractor who sat on it for a week and then said they could not get it done.  In which case the vendor manager is willing to take something of a hit to the bottom line in looking to service the client.  Some may be willing to pay the premium all the time, but most would definately be willing to pay it in certain instances.
 Matt D