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Quote Generation

Generate Your First Quote

Learn how to find work orders and use AI to create professional quotes in minutes. Follow this step-by-step guide to submit your first quote.

6-Step Quote Process

From finding work to getting paid - your complete quoting workflow

1

Find Available Work Orders

Browse the job board for projects in your area

5 minutes
  • Go to Dashboard → Work Orders
  • Filter by your service categories
  • Check location and project scope
  • Review client requirements
  • Select a project that matches your expertise
2

Review Project Details

Understand the client's needs and requirements

5 minutes
  • Read the full project description
  • Check attached photos and documents
  • Note special requirements or constraints
  • Verify the timeline and budget expectations
  • Assess if you can meet the project needs
3

Generate AI Quote

Let AI create a professional quote using your templates

3 minutes
  • Click 'Generate Quote' on the work order
  • AI matches the project to your pricing templates
  • Review the automatically generated line items
  • Check quantities, materials, and labor estimates
  • Adjust pricing if needed for custom requirements
4

Customize and Review

Personalize the quote for the specific project

5 minutes
  • Add custom line items for unique work
  • Include any special conditions or notes
  • Double-check all calculations
  • Add your professional notes or recommendations
  • Ensure the quote reflects your expertise
5

Submit Your Quote

Send the professional quote to the client

2 minutes
  • Review final quote one more time
  • Add any final notes or questions
  • Submit the quote to the client
  • Receive confirmation of submission
  • Quote status changes to 'Submitted'
6

Follow Up

Stay engaged with the client throughout the process

Ongoing
  • Monitor quote status in your dashboard
  • Respond promptly to client questions
  • Be available for virtual site visits if requested
  • Prepare for quote comparisons
  • Celebrate when your quote is accepted!

AI Quote Generation Features

How AI makes quoting faster and more professional

🎯Automatic Template Matching

AI analyzes the project description and matches it to your pricing templates

📏Smart Quantity Estimation

Based on project details, AI estimates materials and labor quantities

📄Professional Formatting

Creates clean, professional quotes with proper line items and totals

✏️Easy Customization

Review and adjust any aspect of the quote before submitting

Quote Status Tracking

Understanding what happens after you submit a quote

Available

Work order is open for quotes

Quoted

You've submitted a quote

Under Review

Client is reviewing quotes

Accepted

Your quote was selected!

Rejected

Quote was not selected

Pro Quoting Tips

Increase your quote acceptance rate with these best practices

Act Fast

Submit quotes quickly - clients often choose the first complete quote they receive.

Be Competitive

Research local rates and position yourself competitively while maintaining healthy margins.

Add Value

Include notes about your experience, special techniques, or additional services you offer.

Ask Questions

If anything is unclear, ask the client for clarification before submitting your quote.

Follow Up

If you don't hear back within a few days, send a polite follow-up message.

Ready to Generate Your First Quote?

Browse available work orders and start submitting quotes. Remember, the faster you respond, the higher your chances of winning the project.