How To Add An Item From The AutoCost Library
Step-by-step walkthrough for adding items from the AutoCost library into your Bolster proposals, pulling current material pricing based on your location.
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Overview
AutoCost pulls item pricing directly from major retailers based on your location: Home Depot and Lowe's in the United States, and Home Depot and Rona in Canada. This lets you import materials into your proposal at current, location-based pricing instead of entering costs manually.
Before You Begin
- Enter your zip code in your company settings before using AutoCost. This ensures AutoCost pulls the correct pricing for your location.
- In your proposal, click the Add Item button.
- From the dropdown, select Browse Library.
- Click the OK button.
- Select AutoCost to see items available specifically to you and your location at current pricing.
- Find the item you want, either by browsing the categories or by entering a search term (e.g., "toilets") in the search bar at the top and clicking Search.
- Review the displayed items, including stock availability in your area or online.
- Select the desired item from the results (e.g., a specific toilet model).
- Click Add One to Estimate to include it in your proposal.
- Click on the added item to edit its description, costs, labor, and other options.
- In the item details, add a description, adjust unit pricing and markup, update quantities and labor costs, and make any other modifications needed for your item.
Additional Notes
- Item availability may vary based on location and stock levels.
- Retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's do not provide labor costs, so you will need to input these manually for a complete estimate.
Why This Matters
- Lets you import materials at accurate, up-to-date pricing based on your location instead of manually researching and entering costs.
Summary
Adding an item from the AutoCost library lets you pull current, location-based pricing from major retailers directly into your proposal by browsing the library, searching for an item, adding it to your estimate, and editing its details as needed.
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