FAQ for Insurance agents

What is an Internet lead?
An Internet lead is composed of information from a consumer who is requesting insurance. A consumer will go to the HometownQuotes site and complete the appropriate quote request form. Their information is instantly emailed to your agency, with all the information necessary for you to provide an accurate quote. From there you can call, email or possibly fax them their quote. All leads are consumer-driven. In other words, if customers take the time to provide the information we request, they are usually diligent shoppers.

I already buy Internet leads from another site. Why should I give HometownQuotes a try?
Simply put…we understand. We know what it is like to be on your side of the computer screen. We understand all of the challenges that are presented to an agent on a daily basis. We know that a competitive price and superb service are are key to a solid relationship with the agents we work with. We also understand that this is not where our duty to you ends. If you want to work with a company that cares about you and your business, look no further. We offer services that NO other lead companies provide. Please complete an agent form to get started today.

I have never purchased Internet leads before. How will Internet leads help my business?
Internet leads are quite simply the most effective form of advertising available today. • Internet leads are quick and easy. • You receive better quality leads than other sources (i.e. Yellow Pages, phone number lists, billboards etc.). Internet users typically have higher income, better credit and more education than those who do not. • You will have a higher return on investment. Internet leads provide a safe, cost effective way to spend your advertising dollars. With HometownQuotes there is never a monthly maintenance fee or minimum time requirement. We consider it a privilege to have you as one of our agents, not the other way around. • There is guaranteed activity with Internet leads. With other types of marketing, there is no guarantee you will receive any leads. With Internet leads you only pay for what you get.

How much does it cost?
HometownQuotes has different prices depending on the type of lead you would like to purchase. Our prices range from $6-$15 per lead. Some agents don't mind a high volume of leads at a low price, while others want only the cream of the crop and don't mind a lower volume at a higher price. YOU, the agent, get to decide what type of leads you receive and how much you pay for them. For a full list of our prices and ways that you can customize the leads to fit your needs, complete an agent form to have a representative contact you.

What if I don’t want a certain type of lead?
If there is a particular type of lead you do not want to receive (i.e. smokers for your health insurance leads or mobile homes for your homeowners insurance leads, etc.), you can block those leads by placing filters on them for a minimal fee. Even better, with HometownQuotes, if you want a specific type of filter we don't offer, TELL US! We will do everything we can to accommodate your needs. Unlike other lead services, we strive to meet your requirements, rather than the other way around. Apply to become a "Hometown" agent today!

What if I get a lead that is junk?
HometownQuotes has one of the most liberal credit policies in the business. When we get the occasional lead from Abraham Lincoln or Mickey Mouse, we do not think you should have to pay for those. If a lead is verified as bogus, you will receive a 100 percent refund on that lead.

This sounds like my kind of deal. How do I get started?
Complete our agent form now. A representative will be happy to talk with you about becoming a "Hometown" agent today.

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