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Secret Shop Results: What to do next?

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Written by Jason Macoy
Updated over 6 months ago

You just received your Flair secret shop report—texts, emails, and call logs after a prospect submitted an online inquiry through your property’s website.

Now you’re wondering:

Did we do a good job?

This guide walks you through how to self-score your performance using the same criteria Flair uses when we formally evaluate shops.


✅ Section-by-Section Guide to What "Good" Looks Like

1. Initial Response (5 Points Possible)

Goal: Respond quickly and make a strong first impression.

Ask yourself:

  • Did we respond at all within 48 hours?

  • Did we make a phone call?

  • If we called and they didn’t answer, did we leave a voicemail?

  • Did we personalize the message with the prospect’s name?

  • Did we identify who we are and what property we’re from?

What good looks like:

  • You said “Yes” to 4–5 of these questions.

  • A poor score usually means you only emailed, didn’t call, or took too long to respond.


2. Communication Channels (3 Points Possible)

Goal: Use multiple channels—don’t rely on just one.

Check the report:

  • Was there at least one phone call?

  • One email?

  • One text message?

What good looks like:

  • You used all three channels within the first 72 hours.

  • If you only used one method (like just email), this will drag your score down.


3. Response Quality (3 Points Possible)

Goal: Be clear, helpful, and answer the actual question.

Ask yourself:

  • Did we directly answer the prospect’s question (e.g., availability, pricing, move-in timing)?

  • Was the message concise and easy to read (no walls of text)?

  • Were there no grammar or spelling mistakes?

What good looks like:

  • You gave a specific, easy-to-read answer.

  • A weak response might be too generic (e.g., “Let me know if you have any questions”) or overly long/confusing.


4. Engagement & Follow-Up (3 Points Possible)

Goal: Make it easy for the prospect to take the next step.

Look for:

  • A clear call-to-action like “Would you like to book a tour?”

  • A second follow-up attempt if the lead didn’t respond

  • An offer of multiple ways to continue the conversation (e.g., “Call or text me anytime”)

What good looks like:

  • You made it easy for the lead to move forward—and followed up if they didn’t respond.


🔢 What’s a “Good” Score?

Your total possible score is 14 points. Tally up your “Yes” answers and compare:

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13–14

Excellent

You crushed it—fast, clear, and engaging follow-up.

11–12

Good

Solid response with room for small improvements.

8–10

Needs Improvement

Some follow-up happened, but key elements are missing.

0–7

Poor

Prospect experience was weak—follow-up needs work.


💡 Final Tip

This isn’t about being perfect. It's about creating habits that build trust, move leads to tours faster, and help your property stand out. Even small tweaks—like leaving a voicemail or adding a direct question at the end—can make a big difference.

Need help leveling up your follow-up game? Reach out to Flair—we’ve got your back.

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