Quote follow up texts: 13 messages to send after the price goes out

You sent the quote and now the chat is silent. The silence is rarely a no. It is usually a busy week, a second opinion, or a question they do not know how to ask. A good follow up makes the next step easy without sounding like you need the sale. These 13 texts cover the day after, the question about price, the second look, the real deadline, and the closing message when you stop. Each one asks for a small reply. Copy any message, or add all 13 to your keyboard and send them from iMessage, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or any other app in one tap.

Works in WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Messenger and every other app.

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Right after sending

Did it arrive

Essential
Hi {{name}}, I sent the quote over a few minutes ago. Did it reach you? If something looks off, tell me and I will fix it.

When to send: Ten minutes after sending.

Why it works: It checks delivery without asking for a decision.

Offering a walk through

Essential
Hello {{name}}, if it would help, I can go through the quote with you in ten minutes. Would later today work?

When to send: The next day.

Why it works: Many people want help reading a quote and will not ask.

Next day check

Good morning {{name}}. Have you had a chance to look at the quote? Even a quick reaction helps me know what to adjust.

When to send: Next morning.

Why it works: It asks for any reaction, not a yes.

Questions about price

They said it is too high

Essential
Thanks for being straight, {{name}}. Which part feels out of range for you? I may be able to change the scope so it fits better.

When to send: When someone says price is a concern.

Why it works: It asks what to adjust instead of defending the number.

Comparing with another quote

That makes sense, {{name}}. If you send me what the other quote includes, I can show you where ours differs line by line.

When to send: When they mention another offer.

Why it works: It stays curious and does not criticize.

Explaining one line

Good question, {{name}}. The setup line covers setup and support for the first year. I can break it down further if you like.

When to send: When they ask what a line means.

Why it works: A short plain answer, with an offer of more.

Second and third touch

A week of silence

Essential
Hi {{name}}, I know a quote can sit in the inbox for a while. Is this still something you are planning? A quick yes or no helps me plan my week.

When to send: About a week after sending.

Why it works: It asks for status in a way that is easy to answer.

A useful addition

Hello {{name}}, a customer asked about this the same way you did. I wrote up how they set it up. Want me to send it?

When to send: Ten days after sending.

Why it works: It brings something new instead of repeating yourself.

Real deadline

Pro
One note, {{name}}: the quote holds until {{date}}. After that I would need to re-check the figures. Anything I can answer before then?

When to send: Only when the deadline is real.

Why it works: It is honest about the date and offers help.

Closing the loop

Last message

Essential
{{name}}, I will stop here so I do not crowd your phone. If you want to pick it up later, the quote is in your inbox and I am one message away.

When to send: After three unanswered messages.

Why it works: A warm exit keeps the door open.

They chose someone else

Essential
Thank you for telling me, {{name}}. I hope it goes well. If anything changes, I would be glad to hear from you.

When to send: When you lose the deal.

Why it works: Graciousness often brings the next job.

They said yes

Pro
Wonderful, {{name}}. I will send the agreement today and we can start on {{day}}. Anything you want settled first?

When to send: When they accept.

Why it works: It confirms the next step and the date.

Asking why not

If you are open to it, {{name}}, what made you decide against it? I am asking to learn, and there is no pitch coming.

When to send: A few days after a no.

Why it works: One honest question can teach you more than a month of chasing.

When to send each message

WhenMessageNote
10 minutes after sendingDid it arriveCheck delivery.
Next dayNext day checkOne question.
When price comes upThey said it is too highAsk what to adjust.
About 7 daysA week of silenceAsk for status.
About 10 daysA useful additionAdd something useful.
Only if realReal deadlineMention a true deadline.
After 3 unanswered textsLast messageThen stop.

Do not say

  • Texting a number that never agreed to hear from you: bought lists, scraped numbers, a business card you were handed once.

    Instead: Text only people who gave you their number for this purpose, type each message yourself, and honor a stop request right away.

    Source

  • "Just following up" with nothing else.

    Instead: Give a reason to reply: a question, a time or a link.

  • Dropping the price in the first reply to any objection.

    Instead: Ask what part feels high and change the scope first.

  • Fake deadlines ("price rises tonight").

    Instead: Only mention a date that your company really set.

  • Criticizing the other quote.

    Instead: Ask what it includes and show your differences calmly.

  • Daily messages after a quote.

    Instead: Space your touches out: next day, a week, ten days, then stop.

Works in WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Messenger and every other app.

Frequently asked questions

How long should I wait before following up on a quote?

Send a delivery check within minutes, a light check the next day, and a status question after about a week. Wait longer for large contracts.

What if they go silent after I follow up?

Add one useful message with something new, then the last message, and stop. Many deals come back later because you left kindly.

Should I text or email a quote follow up?

Send the quote itself by email so it is on record, then follow up by text if they gave you their number for that purpose.

Can I send these in WhatsApp, iMessage or LinkedIn?

Yes. textcuts is a keyboard, so the messages work in WhatsApp, iMessage, LinkedIn and SMS and every other app where you type.

Do these work on the free plan?

Yes. 11 of the 13 use a single blank, which fills in on the free plan. The other 2 use two blanks and need Pro to fill both from the keyboard. Free holds 8 textcuts and 1 folder, so start with the six essentials.