InstaQuote FAQ

Instant Quoting with QuoteIQ's InstaQuote

What is InstaQuote?

InstaQuote is a structured quoting system designed to generate accurate service estimates based on job-specific inputs rather than assumptions or surface-level property data. It is built to support consistency, accuracy, and confidence in pricing before work begins.

How is InstaQuote different from address-only instant quotes?

Address-only instant quotes rely primarily on public data and generalized assumptions. InstaQuote incorporates structured customer inputs that reflect conditions affecting labor, access, scope, and risk. This approach reduces the likelihood that an estimate must be revised later.

Does InstaQuote use public property data?

Public data can be used as a reference point, but it is not treated as a complete representation of the job. InstaQuote is designed around variables that are not visible through public records, such as access limitations, surface conditions, and job complexity.

Why does InstaQuote ask customers questions?

The questions are designed to capture details that materially change the job. These inputs help ensure the estimate reflects actual conditions rather than averages. The intent is to improve accuracy and reduce surprises for both the contractor and the customer.

Does answering questions slow down the quoting process?

In practice, it reduces downstream delays. Collecting relevant details upfront helps prevent re-quoting, scope disputes, and last-minute adjustments that often consume more time than the initial input process.

Is InstaQuote powered by AI?

InstaQuote is a rules-based system built by development engineers to apply structured inputs through defined pricing logic. While automation is involved, estimates are generated through consistent frameworks rather than probabilistic guesswork.

Can InstaQuote generate instant estimates?

Yes, estimates can be generated quickly once required inputs are provided. The focus is not on eliminating interaction entirely, but on ensuring the information used to generate the estimate is sufficient to produce a reliable result.

How does InstaQuote improve estimate accuracy?

Accuracy is improved by narrowing pricing decisions to specific, relevant inputs and applying them consistently through a pricing matrix. This reduces reliance on assumptions and helps ensure similar jobs are priced similarly.

Does InstaQuote replace on-site inspections?

InstaQuote is designed to reduce unnecessary site visits for straightforward jobs while still collecting enough information to price accurately. For complex or high-risk jobs, additional review may still be appropriate.

What types of businesses benefit most from InstaQuote?

Service businesses where job conditions vary and pricing accuracy matters benefit most. This includes exterior cleaning and other services where access, surface type, and scope significantly affect labor and risk.

Why is estimate consistency important?

Consistency ensures that identical conditions produce identical pricing outcomes. This helps prevent underbidding, protects margins, and builds customer trust by reducing pricing changes after expectations are set.

What problem was InstaQuote built to solve?

InstaQuote was built to address a common operational issue: estimates that are generated quickly but fail once work begins. The system prioritizes accuracy and reliability over speed alone.

Is InstaQuote meant to increase close rates?

The primary objective is not speed or volume, but confidence. When estimates are accurate and expectations are clear, close rates tend to improve naturally without additional pressure.

What happens if job details change after the estimate?

If new information materially changes the scope, the estimate can be adjusted based on documented inputs. The structured approach makes it clear why a change is necessary rather than introducing uncertainty.

What is the main design philosophy behind InstaQuote?

Speed is useful only when accuracy is preserved. InstaQuote was designed to generate estimates that can be relied upon when the work begins, not just numbers that appear quickly.