{"id":3081,"date":"2022-10-10T20:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T20:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/?p=3081"},"modified":"2024-04-04T21:23:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T21:23:08","slug":"want-to-sell-solar-fast-here-are-some-things-to-do-and-some-not-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/blog\/want-to-sell-solar-fast-here-are-some-things-to-do-and-some-not-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to sell solar fast? Here are some things to do&#8230; and some not to"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cThe early bird gets the worm.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStrike while the iron is hot.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou snooze, you lose.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An early bird literally getting a worm.\" class=\"wp-image-3084\" style=\"width:512px;height:342px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-816x544.jpg 816w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-896x597.jpg 896w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-508x339.jpg 508w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Early-Bird.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This bird knows what&#8217;s up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve heard all these cliches, and they all boil down to one simple message: You need to act fast to win.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is true in many situations, especially selling solar. Solar is a highly competitive market, and if you want to be the one taking home the signed contract, you need a sales process that is quick and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our webinar, <a href=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/resources\/sell-with-aurora-in-20-minutes\/?aurora_blog_cta=inline-text\"><strong>Sell solar in 20 minutes with Aurora<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> <\/strong>shows how you can go from having just a homeowner\u2019s address and one month\u2019s utility bill to a fully customized proposal in less than 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/resources\/sell-with-aurora-in-20-minutes\/?aurora_blog_cta=image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-1024x190.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3311\" style=\"width:768px;height:143px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-1024x190.png 1024w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-768x142.png 768w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-1536x285.png 1536w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-320x59.png 320w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-816x151.png 816w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-896x166.png 896w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-508x94.png 508w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-740x137.png 740w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1.png 1736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch the full webinar to learn more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While every homeowner \u2014 and sales representative \u2014 is different, there are a few do\u2019s and don\u2019ts that can help speed up your sales process so you can close more deals on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-overcomplicate-things\"><strong>DON\u2019T<\/strong> overcomplicate things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And by things, we mean your workflows. If your sales team is using one piece of software solely to create proposals, your design team is using another tool, and your engineering is using a third software tool for the final designs, you\u2019re introducing a lot of complexity, extra work, and probably errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019ve likely experienced, jumping from software to software is a sure way to waste valuable time and potentially make mistakes that will set you back even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-streamline-your-sales-process\"><strong>DO<\/strong> streamline your sales process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making your sales processes as simple as possible not only helps avoid mistakes, but lets you design and sell solar systems much faster. Using one software solution that fills the needs of your entire team lets you focus on what really matters \u2014 getting panels on roofs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SalesMode-Features-Video-25sec_2.2022-01-18-14_27_19.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2106\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Software that can handle all aspects of a project saves time and headaches.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With Aurora\u2019s Sales Mode, you can customize a system, show a 3D rendering, calculate financing options, and even show the homeowner how their solar system will affect the environment \u2014 all in one place. And to keep the experience seamless and as easy as possible, you can even <a href=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/blog\/2-minute-lesson-close-solar-deals-quicker-with-integrated-financing\/\">apply for financing directly in Aurora with our Integrated Financing options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-be-the-high-pressure-sales-representative\"><strong>DON\u2019T <\/strong>be the high-pressure sales representative<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know this stereotype. Solar can be hard for homeowners to understand, and if you come at them with a forceful pitch, they might get so overwhelmed that they\u2019d rather turn down your offer than listen any longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-involve-the-customer-in-the-sales-process\"><strong>DO<\/strong> involve the customer in the sales process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s usually a much better strategy to work <em>with<\/em> the homeowner as a partner. Show them the design, discuss their wants and needs, and customize your proposal <em>together<\/em> in real-time. Be prepared to make design changes on the spot based on the homeowner\u2019s feedback, and use the sales process to educate the customer so they feel empowered and comfortable discussing solar with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-1024x703.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-1024x703.png 1024w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-1536x1054.png 1536w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-320x220.png 320w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-816x560.png 816w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-896x615.png 896w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-508x349.png 508w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x-740x508.png 740w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aur_lcai_body_b2@2x.png 1648w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Working with your customers to design their ideal system empowers them to say, &#8220;Yes.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually listening to and consulting with the homeowner will make them more involved in the project and  increase the likelihood that they&#8217;ll want to do business with you, and not your competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-focus-all-your-efforts-on-describing-the-benefits-of-solar\"><strong>DON\u2019T<\/strong> focus all your efforts on describing the benefits of solar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this important? Absolutely. But it is probably also one of the first things the homeowner will research on their own before they even reach out to you. Spending the majority of your time with the homeowner listing benefits they may already know will not set you apart from the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-let-the-visuals-do-the-selling\"><strong>DO<\/strong> let the visuals do the selling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShow, don\u2019t tell\u201d. Using visuals is a great way to educate the homeowner and really show them everything they need to know about their potential solar installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-1024x719.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-1024x719.png 1024w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-768x539.png 768w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-320x225.png 320w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-816x573.png 816w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-896x629.png 896w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-508x357.png 508w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2-740x519.png 740w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SummerofAI-LACI2.png 1231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Compelling, easy-to-understand visuals can make all the difference in a sale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a 3D model of their home on the spot, let them see a sun path animation that illustrates how the shading changes throughout the day \u2014 or include details such as how the surrounding trees and buildings might impact the amount of sunlight that hits their roof. Then drive it home with detailed irradiance maps to help homeowners visualize the best roof faces on their home to put solar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more visuals you can give the homeowner, the more you set yourself apart from the reps that only provide a 2D design and a list of benefits \u2014 and you&#8217;ll look like the expert doing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as a thank you for reading, here\u2019s a bonus do\/don\u2019t that wasn\u2019t in the webinar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DON\u2019T<\/strong> give them just another cookie-cutter proposal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all seen these proposals. Maybe there\u2019s too much text. Maybe there\u2019s nothing about the particular benefits of solar to the specific homeowner. Maybe it has no information about what sets your company apart. It\u2019s likely all of these things, but whatever it is, it sends the message to potential customers that their specific install is just another project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DO<\/strong> show them what makes your company different and why they should choose you over any others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the personalization we\u2019ve discussed in the rest of this blog, it\u2019s important to show the customer what\u2019s great about your company. What sets you apart? What have other customers said? Do you have a unique origin story? Have you completed some especially noteworthy projects?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-1024x774.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3327\" style=\"width:640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-1024x774.png 1024w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-768x580.png 768w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-1536x1161.png 1536w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-320x242.png 320w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-816x617.png 816w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-856x647.png 856w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-508x384.png 508w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-896x677.png 896w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About-740x559.png 740w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SM-Custom-About.png 1646w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Show your customers what sets you apart.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-thought-out \u201cAbout Us\u201d section in your proposal can help customers see your company as not just a solar provider, but a partner. This can make all the difference when they\u2019re thinking about signing on the dotted line (or on the tablet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/resources\/sell-with-aurora-in-20-minutes\/?aurora_blog_cta=image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-1024x190.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-1024x190.png 1024w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-768x142.png 768w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-1536x285.png 1536w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-320x59.png 320w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-816x151.png 816w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-896x166.png 896w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-508x94.png 508w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1-740x137.png 740w, https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sell-Solar-20-CTA-1.png 1736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch the full webinar to learn more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, and see how you can use Aurora to create accurate and compelling proposals in less than 20 minutes, <a href=\"https:\/\/aurorasolar.com\/resources\/sell-with-aurora-in-20-minutes\/?aurora_blog_cta=inline-text\">watch the full webinar<\/a>. Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aurorasolar.com\/public-demo\/?aurora_blog_cta=inline-text\">sign up for a free, customized demo<\/a> to see how Sales Mode can help you close more deals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe early bird gets the worm.\u201d&nbsp; \u201cStrike while the iron is hot.\u201d&nbsp; \u201cYou snooze, you lose.\u201d&nbsp; You\u2019ve heard all these cliches, and they all boil down to one simple message: You need to act fast to win.&nbsp; This is true in many situations, especially selling solar. 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