Estimate forms are essential tools for professionals of all types, as customers want to know what products or services will cost before they agree to pay for them. This is easy enough to do for retail items and prefabricated products, though it is not so easy with services or products that have yet to be created. Examples of this type of product are construction and renovation projects, as both
. have many other factors that contribute to the overall costs. This is why estimates are used, they allow professionals to present a figure, based on materials and experience, that is close enough to the actual cost to be a viable estimate. Things that often change estimate totals are special circumstances that arise mid-project, which couldn't have been foreseen, and changes to the project itself.Outside of clarity and financial accuracy, the estimate is also a powerful marketing and promotional tool. Offering free estimates is one of the best methods for reaching out to new customers, as it presents customers a detailed report for future reference and also allows them to meet those they are considering for services. Even if those presented with estimates do not ultimately become customers, the likelihood of them referring the estimate to another potential customer is extremely high. The estimate also allows customers to compare prices and services, which is one of the main reasons potential customers insist on them.Fortunately, businesses and professionals can take advantage of the usefulness of the estimate by using an estimate template, of which there are many available online for free. Some excellent examples include www.FreeTemplatesDepot.com and wwwAtYourBusiness.com. At Your Business offers a very simple, yet effective, contractor estimate in both the PDF and Microsoft Word formats, while Free Templates Depot offers full range forms for download including those with graphics and color layouts. More reference links: http://www.freetemplatesdepot.com http://www.atyourbusiness.com/contractorestimate.php
