Hey Contractors This Is How You Beat A Lower-Priced Competitor
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How Contractors Can Outshine Lower-Priced Competitors
Summary
For many contractors, dealing with lower-priced competitors is a constant challenge. There's always someone offering cut-rate services trying to take your business. However, the key to success lies in helping potential clients see that your services better meet their needs. This process is known as "selling."
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Contractors constantly face the challenge of competing against lower-priced rivals. This issue is perennial, with competitors always lurking to undercut your work. However, the secret to overcoming this is by demonstrating to clients that your services offer more value and effectively meet their needs.
Many homeowners and inexperienced developers lack the necessary construction knowledge to make informed decisions. They may not realize that contractors vary greatly in reliability and quality, which can lead to regrettable choices.
When presenting your services, it's important to guide prospects through potential pitfalls. Help them differentiate between minor inconveniences and major problems. Encourage them to reflect on what truly matters to them in a construction project and identify their priorities.
Emphasize the value of quality service. People often fail to understand that premium service comes with a cost. A cheaper contractor is unlikely to deliver the quality and satisfaction they desire. It’s crucial for clients to understand that expertise and reliability are worth the investment.
Here’s an illustrative scenario: A friend of mine once hired a painting company that quoted half the price of other bids. Initially, she was thrilled. However, the job dragged on for over eight weeks instead of two, and she found the painters relaxing in her pool instead of working. Worse, the lack of proper prep work led to the house needing a repaint within just four years.
To engage your potential clients effectively, ask them thoughtful questions, such as:
- Are you concerned about the efficiency and tidiness of the work?
- Do you worry about how long the project will actually take?
- Is the quality and durability of materials important to you?
- Are you anxious about unexpected costs or a messy worksite?
- Are you sure the final product will meet your expectations?
- Have you protected yourself against liens and liabilities?
Once they express their concerns, you can ask, "What steps have you taken with the other bidder to ensure you're getting the quality you expect?" This encourages them to consider whether the cheaper option truly meets their needs.
Let them answer, then suggest, "You might want to revisit the lower bid, detail your expectations, and ask for these needs to be explicitly included in the contract, with a clause for guaranteed satisfaction."
Here’s what might happen:
1. They might trust you more and give you the job.
2. They could return to the low bidder, only to find the company unwilling to agree to new terms that include penalties.
3. They might ignore your advice, choose the cheaper option, and regret it later.
When your price seems high, avoid disparaging the competition. Instead, help the client visualize potential drawbacks with the cheaper option. By doing so, you position yourself as a trustworthy expert, improving your chances of securing the work without resorting to badmouthing others.
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