When a buyer reaches out, they’re not waiting around — they’re contacting the next inspector on the list. The one who responds first almost always wins the job, even if their price is higher or their experience is the same. By tightening your response time, you instantly rise above competitors who take hours to reply. You show up as the inspector who’s ready, reliable, and easy to work with — and that simple speed advantage turns into booked inspections they never see coming.