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05-22-2012, 03:11 PM

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newbie, what to say after people call and you give them an estimate?

i got my first call back today from passing out business cards and leaving them at houses, and a person asked me for an estimate and i gave it to them but what do i say next to close a deal or make progress to closing a deal?

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"When would you like me to start?"

Yes, that's good. Avoid questions to which they can say "No". I usually steer the scheduling though because everyone always picks Friday.

"I've got one opening in my schedule on Thursday."

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"When would you like me to start?"

That is perfect. Let us know when you start using that closing statement or whichever you decide to go with and how it works out for you.

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