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Sales Acceleration

Send Instant Estimates in Seconds

SalesButler's AI detects service types from conversations and generates ballpark estimates instantly, helping you close faster.

No credit card required · Setup in 5 minutes

Overview

What It Does

Speed wins in service businesses. SalesButler's Instant Ballpark Estimates feature uses AI to detect what service a customer needs from their message, looks up your pricing, and generates a quick estimate right in the chat. You can review and send it via SMS in seconds. No more delays waiting to get back to the office to price a job.

SalesButler · Invoice
Invoice #1042
Paid
service job$2,400
Parts & laborincluded
Total$2,400
Paid by card · same day
How It Works

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Set Up Service Pricing

Configure your service categories with min/max price ranges, descriptions, and active/inactive toggles.

2

Customer Inquiry Arrives

When a customer asks about a service via SMS or chat, the AI analyzes their message.

3

AI Detects Service Type

The AI identifies which service the customer needs and matches it to your pricing configuration.

4

Estimate Generated

An instant ballpark estimate is generated with your pricing range, ready for you to review.

5

Send & Track

Send the estimate via SMS or as a smart quote link. Track views and follow up if they don't respond.

Benefits

Why You'll Love This Feature

Lightning Fast

Generate estimates in seconds, not hours. Respond to price questions while the lead is still hot.

AI-Powered Detection

The AI understands service requests and matches them to your pricing automatically.

Configurable Pricing

Set up min/max ranges for each service. Update pricing anytime as your rates change.

SMS Delivery

Send estimates directly via text message for maximum visibility and engagement.

Revenue Tracking

Track which estimates convert to booked jobs and measure your close rate.

Easy Management

Add, edit, or deactivate services anytime. Keep your pricing current.

Use Cases

Perfect For

Responding to price inquiries while on a job site

Providing quick ballpark ranges for common services

Converting price shoppers into booked customers

Reducing estimate turnaround time

Qualifying leads based on budget fit

Sending preliminary estimates before an on-site visit

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these exact quotes or estimates?

These are ballpark estimates based on your configured pricing ranges. They help set expectations quickly and can be refined after an on-site assessment.

Can I review estimates before sending?

Yes. You can review, adjust, and approve every estimate before it's sent to the customer.

How do I set up my pricing?

Use the Service Pricing Management section to create categories, set min/max prices, and add descriptions for each service you offer.

Can customers request a detailed quote from the estimate?

Yes. Estimates can include a link to your Smart Quote Funnel for a detailed, step-by-step quote process.

Does it work for all service types?

Yes. Any service you can define with a price range can be used for instant estimates.

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