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Turning Happy Customers Into 5-Star Reviews on Autopilot

You do great work. Customers love you. But unless you chase them for a review… they forget. This Play turns those happy jobs into steady 5-star reviews—automatically.

Your next best customer is reading your reviews right now. Let’s make sure they see the real story.

Why reviews matter more than ever (and why most pros struggle).

Homeowners don’t want to gamble on the wrong contractor. Reviews are how they protect themselves. A strong review profile:

  • Gets you ranked higher on Google.
  • Makes homeowners trust you instantly.
  • Increases closed rates on every quote.
  • Justifies higher pricing without resistance.

But here’s the frustration:

  • Customers promise a review… then forget.
  • You hate asking because it feels awkward or needy.
  • You get busy and “I’ll send them a link later” never happens.
The truth: Most customers aren’t avoiding the review. They’re just busy. Your request needs to be **easy**, **timed right**, and **reminded**.

The right way to ask (timing is everything).

The best moment to ask for a review is:

**Right when the customer expresses satisfaction** (“Wow, this looks amazing!” “Thanks so much!”)

And here’s the text that works:

Hi {{contact.first_name}}, thank you again for choosing us for your project. It would mean a lot if you could leave a quick review about your experience. Here’s the link: {{ review_link }}

Simple. Direct. No fluff. And most importantly—**sent right at the high point** of the experience.

The 3-step reminder that actually gets the review.

Homeowners rarely do it on the first ask. But with 1–2 gentle reminders, your review rate skyrockets.

Reminder #1: 24 hours later

Hi {{contact.first_name}}, just bumping this up in case you missed it. Your review helps other homeowners feel confident choosing us. {{ review_link }}

Reminder #2: 3 days later

Hi {{contact.first_name}}, last quick reminder. Totally no pressure—just wanted to give you one more chance to share your experience. {{ review_link }}

This sequence feels friendly and never pushy. And it works like crazy.

What this looks like when an AI Front Office runs it for you.

  • AI detects when a job is completed.
  • AI sends the first review request instantly.
  • AI sends reminders if they don’t respond.
  • Your Google profile grows without you lifting a finger.
  • You get notified only when a new review comes in.
You’re already doing the great work. CrewMotive just makes sure people actually talk about it online.

How to start running this Play in the next 10 minutes.

  1. Get your Google review link.
  2. Pick the last 10–20 jobs you finished.
  3. Send the 3-step sequence manually as a test.
  4. Watch how many reviews you get this week.

If even 3–4 people respond, imagine what happens when it’s automated for every job—forever.

Ready to get 5-star reviews on autopilot (not wishful thinking)?

On a live demo, we’ll show you exactly how CrewMotive triggers review requests, sends reminders, and turns your happy customers into consistent 5-star reviews—without adding to your workload.

Book an AI Front Office Demo

Want to see it in action first? Visit the AI Front Office Demo page or call (513) 283-8110.

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CrewMotive provides an AI Front Office system for Handyman and Doors & Windows companies in everywhere. Our AI receptionist answers every call instantly, handles customer text messages, books jobs directly on your calendar, and increases your 5-star Google reviews. CrewMotive helps home-service businesses stop missing calls, improve response times, and automate their customer communication without hiring office staff. We proudly serve Handyman, Doors and Windows, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Landscaping, and other service pros World Wide!