Keep a customer choice tied to the right estimate option

A useful starting point

When an estimate offers several options, record exactly which version and option the customer selected. A reply saying yes may be unclear. An assistant can identify a likely choice and prepare a clarification, while your salesperson confirms the scope.

A worked example

For a sample installation with basic and premium options, store estimate version 3, option B, selected extras and the customer reference. If version 4 has different inclusions, do not carry the acceptance forward silently. The output is a confirmed selection record for the delivery team.

Implementation and review

Use fixed option IDs and retain the original estimate. Check whether your quoting platform provides native option acceptance. Test a customer selecting one option while asking to remove a component. Your team approves price and scope before a job is booked.

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Measure the improvement

Measure clarification exchanges and corrections after handover. Count salesperson review in assisted time. Value comes from fewer misunderstandings and recovered capacity, not from assuming customers choose higher-priced options. Include setup and ongoing template maintenance.

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