Pricing Inquiry Scripts
Pricing Inquiry Response Scripts for Architects
In architecture, a price inquiry isn't just a question about cost—it's the start of a high-value relationship. These scripts help you move callers from 'how much?' to 'when can we start?' while protecting your time and demonstrating your professional expertise.
Standard Residential Inquiry
Use this when a homeowner calls asking for the cost of designing a new custom home.
Thank you for reaching out. For a custom residential design, our fees typically range from $5,000 to $30,000 depending on the square footage and complexity of the site. This covers everything from the initial floor plans to the final construction documents needed for your builder. To give you a more accurate quote, I would love to see your land survey and discuss your style. Does a brief consultation later this week work for you?
Tips for this scenario
- -Mention the specific documents included like construction sets or floor plans.
- -Pivot immediately to a consultation to get them off the phone and into your sales process.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
!Giving a flat quote before seeing the site or zoning constraints.
!Not explaining that the architect's fee is a small percentage of the total build cost.
!Answering the phone while in the middle of a complex CAD drawing, sounding distracted or annoyed.
!Failing to mention that permit fees and structural engineering are usually separate costs.
!Letting a high-value commercial lead go to voicemail without a professional automated backup like SkipCalls.
