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How much should you pay for a lead?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Michael Stone , in taking shots at leads services that purport to offer value by charging a 5 per cent commission on successfully executed leads, writes: You should only pay 3% to 5% total for marketing in remodeling, 1% to 2% for new home construction.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time.

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Will cutting your prices save, or kill, your business?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Well, not quite so much, because there are some variable costs — such as sales commissions — that would also decline. If the price you calculated is what you need to cover your job costs, pay your overhead expenses and make a reasonable profit, why would you choose to pay those expenses yourself just so you can build this project?