Competition stealing quotes

[winderwarsher]

@Justin w/A Pane ...

It just dawned on me last night and I remembered this thread. Not sure why I didn’t give this answer the first time.

When I do give in person estimates, I never leave the quote. I hardly ever give these kinds of estimates but will in certain cases. This case they were both down the street from my house. I did two quotes last night and called them both today (scored both btw - 3 minutes away) - they saw the decals on my trucks parked in front. Anyways, I prefer going over the quote with them. I can get a read of their reaction and adjust if I have too. Also talking with them you can get a good feel of what they want and if it is more than they want to pay you can give them other options (Outs only, partial, etc…) The same with if they want to pay more.

So I change my answer to in the few cases I do give in person estimates “I don’t EVER just leave the quote”. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with it, just not my preference.

Justin,
Are you saying that you lower the bid if you feel like they may walk or do you try to sell them on having less windows to be cleaned to fit in their budget?

Steve

[Justin_Monk]

@winderwarsher

Justin,
Are you saying that you lower the bid if you feel like they may walk or do you try to sell them on having less windows to be cleaned to fit in their budget?

Steve

The latter.

I never lower my bid.

[winderwarsher]

@Justin w/A Pane ...

The latter.

I never lower my bid.

Good call. I have lowered my bid on jobs along time ago and I only short changed myself. I refuse to lower my bid. I will however do less work for less money if their budget cant afford the whole job. As long as my minimum is met to show up.

Stever