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Lead Qualification Process for Home Builder

This Lead Qualification Process provides home builders with a structured system for screening potential clients before committing resources. It covers steps like assessing budget, timeline, project type, and design expectations to ensure alignment with company standards. By filtering out unqualified leads early, builders save valuable time, reduce costly missteps, and prioritize clients who fit their services. The process improves communication between sales teams and prospects, while also creating a consistent experience for every homeowner inquiry. With this system in place, home builders can boost conversion rates, improve project profitability, and build long-term relationships with clients who are the right match.

Receive initial inquiry or lead

Record lead information in CRM or lead tracking system

Conduct preliminary review of project type and location

Assess alignment with service area and trade scope

Evaluate project timeline and potential scheduling fit

Contact lead to gather more project details

Ask qualifying questions (e.g., budget, decision timeline, permitting status)

Determine lead source and referral origin

Score or rank lead based on pre-set qualification criteria

Decide whether to pursue, nurture, or decline the lead

Assign qualified lead to sales or estimating team

Schedule site visit or consultation if moving forward

Archive or categorize unqualified leads for future reference

Track outcome for continuous improvement in lead evaluation

Receive initial inquiry or lead

Record lead information in CRM or lead tracking system

Conduct preliminary review of project type and location

Assess alignment with service area and trade scope

Evaluate project timeline and potential scheduling fit

Contact lead to gather more project details

Ask qualifying questions (e.g., budget, decision timeline, permitting status)

Determine lead source and referral origin

Score or rank lead based on pre-set qualification criteria

Decide whether to pursue, nurture, or decline the lead

Assign qualified lead to sales or estimating team

Schedule site visit or consultation if moving forward

Archive or categorize unqualified leads for future reference

Track outcome for continuous improvement in lead evaluation