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<\/p>\nFor businesses that rely on phone calls to get leads, nothing is better than when the phones are consistently ringing.\u00a0 While getting phone calls is a great step towards getting good leads and improving sales, there is still the work of closing the sale after answering the phone to consider.<\/p>\n
There are many businesses that rely on getting leads through phone calls, including disaster restoration professionals and remodelers.\u00a0 Those who answer the phones at these offices need to exhibit a certain level of sales skills and customer service to close the sale and improve revenue.\u00a0 Every phone call is a sales opportunity and poor phone skills will cause your business to lose these opportunities which will lead to lost revenue.<\/p>\n
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In this guide, we will discuss good phone skills and customer service strategies that will help those who answer the phones at your office close more sales. \u00a0If you feel like your business could benefit from an increase in phone calls for more leads, RestorationMaster can help with our lead generation services<\/a>.<\/p>\n When people call a restoration or remodeling professional, they want to know that they are talking to a professional they can trust and who will care about fulfilling their needs.\u00a0 This is why customer service on the phone is so important.\u00a0 Put simply, customer service is the support that a business gives their customers, which includes answering their questions, addressing their concerns, and helping them troubleshoot issues.<\/p>\n The people who call your business are interested in your services and providing good customer service will help them feel valued and make them more likely to convert.<\/p>\n Excellent phone skills and strategies could be the difference between closing a sale and losing an opportunity when you get a lead through the phone.\u00a0 The following tips will help your business close more sales and improve revenue.<\/p>\n This may seem like it doesn\u2019t need to be said, but phone calls should be answered every time.\u00a0 It is best for every call to be answered by a live employee, but you can also use interactive voice response (IVR) to ensure that every call gets answered.<\/p>\n If you use IVR, you need to make sure that the customer gets to a real salesperson as quickly as possible.\u00a0 The longer they are stuck in the IVR, the more likely they are to hang up and call someone else.\u00a0 You should test your IVR<\/strong> and see how long it takes to get through to a live person.\u00a0 If you find that callers can get stuck in the IVR for too long, evaluate your process and identify what could be holding them up so they can get through faster.<\/p>\n If a customer calls the main phone line and they need to be transferred to someone else within your company, they should be transferred quickly.\u00a0 People are used to the seamlessness of doing things digitally<\/a> which makes it important to provide a seamless phone experience.\u00a0 Make sure the process for transferring calls is as efficient as possible.<\/p>\n Everyone who answers the phones at your business should have an understanding of who your customers are, including their needs and expectations.\u00a0 One of the ways you can get a general idea of the needs and expectations of your typical customer is to survey them after you have completed your services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n When talking to customers on the phone, ask them about their needs and what they expect so that you can provide the best information.\u00a0 Knowing the needs and desires of your customers will help you provide better customer service<\/a> and increase the likelihood of a sale.<\/p>\n When talking to a potential customer, it is important to be an active listener.\u00a0 Your customers want to know that they are being heard and that you are taking their concerns seriously.\u00a0 Let the customer fully explain their situation and make sure you understand what they have explained before giving a response.\u00a0 Showing empathy by actively listening to their explanation and understanding their perspective can go a long way.<\/p>\n Make sure to affirm what they are saying by telling them that you understand their perspective and ask them some follow-up questions<\/strong> to get more information that will help you better help them.<\/p>\n When speaking to customers, it is important to be friendly and engaging so that the customers feel comfortable talking to you.\u00a0 Use a friendly tone and affirmation language to show that you understand their pains and concerns and let them know when you need to take a minute to do some research to help answer their questions.<\/p>\n Potential customers are more likely to turn into a sale when they are talking to someone who is knowledgeable and can provide quick, accurate answers to their questions and concerns.\u00a0 It is important that the employees who answer the phones for your business have the knowledge and expertise to answer as many questions as possible without needing to take time to do research while on the phone.\u00a0 It also helps for those answering the phones to have computers and other technology available to them so they can quickly search for information that is valuable to the customer.<\/p>\n The answers you provide on the phone for potential customers should not only be quick, but also accurate.\u00a0 Employees who answer phones should have a complete understanding of the services you provide, products you use, timelines for certain projects, and availability of your crews<\/strong> so they can provide accurate information.\u00a0 If a customer asks a question that cannot immediately be answered, reassure them that you will find the answer and get back to them as soon as possible.<\/p>\n Providing fast and accurate information builds trust with your brand<\/a> which will help convert potential customers.<\/p>\n When trying to sell a caller on a restoration or remodeling project, they may object to your pricing or scheduling.\u00a0 When this happens, it is important to work with the customer and try to overcome these objections, so they do not call a competitor.<\/p>\n If the customer objects to the pricing, you can take a couple of different approaches.\u00a0 One approach is to negotiate the price if possible.\u00a0 You can try to come down in price to secure their business, but you should not go so low that the business will not make a profit.\u00a0 The other approach is to demonstrate the value of your services and why the quality of work you provide is worth the price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If the customer objects to the scheduling, work with them the best you can to schedule the work when it best suits their needs.\u00a0 When it comes to restoration, it is important to address the issue as quickly as possible as waiting to start the restoration will only make the damage worse.\u00a0 Let the customer know if they are dealing with a problem that requires an immediate response to create a sense of urgency<\/strong>.\u00a0 This will motivate the customer to schedule the work sooner.<\/p>\n The main goal of the phone call is to make the sale and schedule the work.\u00a0 As you discuss the project and timeline for the work with the customer, ask them directly when they want to schedule the work.\u00a0 This will motivate them to commit and schedule the project to secure the sale.\u00a0 The best strategy is to schedule the job and secure the sale as quickly as possible, but within reason, after answering the call.<\/p>\n It is difficult enough for businesses like restoration and remodeling contractors to get enough calls, so it\u2019s important to use effective skills and strategies to convert the calls you do get.\u00a0 Implementing the above-mentioned tips will have your sales team ready to better serve your potential customers and convert them into sales.<\/p>\n For some contractors, generating enough quality leads through phone calls can be difficult.\u00a0 If your business could benefit from generating more leads, our professionals at RestorationMaster can help.\u00a0 We work with disaster restoration and cleaning contractors across the U.S. to help generate more quality water damage leads and mold leads<\/a>.<\/p>\n RestorationMaster provides lead generation services through our website restorationmasterfinder.com<\/a> (RMF).\u00a0 RMF generates quality leads through highly optimized, geo-based web pages that attract local search traffic and get calls from those looking for disaster restoration services.\u00a0 We offer exclusive leads for your service area, meaning that the leads are sent directly to you, and you will not have to compete with other businesses in your area to close the sale.<\/p>\nImportance of Customer Service<\/h2>\n
Phone Skills and Strategies to Make the Sale<\/h2>\n
Answer the Phone<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nTransfer Calls Efficiently<\/h3>\n
Know the Customers<\/h3>\n
Listen Actively<\/h3>\n
Be Friendly and Engaging<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nProvide Fast and Accurate Answers<\/h3>\n
Deal with Caller Objections<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSchedule the Job<\/h3>\n
\nLead Generation Services from RestorationMaster<\/h2>\n
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