The contractors who close the most estimates don't have better prices. They follow up consistently.
Here are the exact prompts. Paste into ChatGPT, fill in the brackets, send the text.
Day 1 — Confirm Estimate Sent (Same Day)
"Write a 2-sentence text to [NAME] confirming I just sent their estimate to [EMAIL]. Let them know I'm available for questions."
Day 3 — Friendly Follow-Up (No Response)
"Write a follow-up text to [NAME] who received a $[AMOUNT] estimate for [SERVICE] 3 days ago. Friendly, not pushy. Mention I have availability this week. Under 60 words."
Day 7 — Final Touch
"Write a final follow-up to [NAME] about their estimate. Very brief. Leave the door open for the future. No pressure. Under 40 words."
Price Objection: "Your Quote Is Too High"
"A homeowner said my quote of $[AMOUNT] for [SERVICE] is too expensive. Write a confident response that holds the price and explains the value — quality materials, licensed crew, warranty. Doesn't apologize. Under 150 words."
Competitor Objection: "I Got a Cheaper Quote"
"A homeowner has a cheaper quote from a competitor for [SERVICE]. Write a brief professional response that acknowledges this, explains value difference (warranty, licensing, reviews, reliability), and doesn't lower my price. Under 150 words."
30-Day Re-Engagement (Cold Lead)
"Write a re-engagement message to [NAME] who got a [SERVICE] quote about 30 days ago and went quiet. Lead with a new angle: [SEASON / RATE INCREASE / LIMITED AVAILABILITY]. Brief and casual."
How to use these: Save them in your phone's notes app under "AI Prompts." When you need one, copy it, paste into ChatGPT, fill in brackets, send.
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