Three Reason Why a Contractor Needs to be
the First Bidder on a Job.
I got up very early yesterday to drive two and a half hours to give an estimate for a small job. While driving, I had to ask myself why am I bidding on this job. It allowed me to think about some things. After being in this business for 25 years, I know that it pays to be the first one bidding. So if I can, I will get there the same day.
Here are three good reasons to be the first contractor to bid.
1. Being quick and responsive, there may not be another bidder. Contractors are known to not return calls, miss appointments, and not communicate very well. It almost seems to be an acceptable trait since it is so prevalent. If I can get to the job site quickly and get the estimate back to the homeowner, often times they will give up on getting another bid.
2. I get a chance to explain what is involved and how to correct the problem. If I can explain what is causing the dry rot or water damage in a way that the owner can understand, I become an expert in their mind. If three other guys have tried explaining the situation, my words start to sound like – blah, blah, blah. Anybody who has to pay money for services would like to know that it is necessary and worth doing.
3. Reputation. There is nothing better than being the guy that can solve a problem. If I can get to the owner promptly with the right answer, they will think to call me or refer me the next time there is a problem. That reputation brings me to the top of the list of who to call to get the job done.
Now all of this will be for not, if the contractor does not follow through with a finished product that is not satisfactory to the owners. Being the first the bid is just the beginning, the contractor has to live up to the expectations of the client. A bad reputation can work against us.
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