Every caller screened. Hot leads to you, busywork off your plate.
A new lead calls during a job you cannot leave. AgentZap answers, asks your intake questions, figures out whether they are a fit, and texts you the hot ones with the full details. You call back the right people, not every voicemail.
AI lead qualification is software that screens inbound callers in real time. AgentZap answers the call, asks up to 10 of your custom intake questions, checks the answers against your criteria, then routes qualified leads to you and captures the rest with a full summary in your CRM. Because it answers in seconds, 24/7, you reach the right prospects first. See pricing or browse all features.
The first to respond usually wins. Most leads never get the chance to be qualified.
21x
more likely to qualify a lead when you respond in 5 minutes instead of 30
Source: MIT / InsideSales, 2007
7x
more likely to qualify a lead when you respond within an hour
Source: Harvard Business Review, 2011
~27%
of leads sent straight to sales are actually qualified, the rest waste time
Source: MarketingSherpa, via HubSpot
From hello to qualified. Five steps.
Answers and greets
The AI picks up in seconds and greets the caller in your business voice, day or night.
Asks your questions
It runs up to 10 custom intake questions, with follow-ups based on the answers.
Screens against your rules
It checks the answers against your criteria and flags the lead as hot, standard, or not a fit.
Routes or books
Hot leads get a warm transfer or an appointment on the spot. Others are captured for follow-up.
Logs with a summary
The full intake, priority flag, and call summary land in your CRM and inbox automatically.
What screening a lead sounds like.
Hi, I got water damage in my basement and need someone to look at it.
I can help with that. Is the water still coming in right now, or has it stopped?
It stopped, but the carpet and drywall are soaked.
Got it. What's the property address, and is this a home you own or a rental you manage?
It's my home, 22 Linden Court.
Thanks. One of our restoration techs can come today between 2 and 4 PM. Should I lock that in and have the project manager call you on the way?
Yes, that would be great.
Done. You're a priority job since there's standing damage. I've sent the details to the team and they'll call before arriving.
AI intake vs the alternatives.
| AgentZap AI | Web form | Answering service | In-house staff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifies in real time | Yes | No | Basic | Yes |
| Asks custom follow-ups | Yes | Fixed fields | Limited | Yes |
| Available 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Staffed hours | Business hours |
| Flags hot leads instantly | Yes | No | No | Sometimes |
| Books or transfers on the spot | Yes | No | Rarely | Yes |
| Logs to CRM with a summary | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes | Manual |
| Responds in seconds | Yes | Only if you follow up | After the queue | If free |
| Typical monthly cost | From $109 | Low, but passive | $200 to $1,000+ | ~$4,400 |
What your inbound leads are worth. Move the sliders.
Revenue moving through your leads
$10,825
per month, about $129,900 a year
When every lead is answered and qualified in seconds, fewer slip through. AgentZap does it 24/7 from $109/mo.
Qualify every leadWhat happens after the screen.
24/7 Call Answering
Answers every lead, day or night.
Learn more→Call Transfers & Routing
Warm-transfers hot leads to the right person.
Learn more→Appointment Scheduling
Books qualified leads on the spot.
Learn more→Live Agent Handoff
Sends tricky calls to a human, 24/7.
Learn more→CRM & Integrations
Logs every lead with the full intake.
Learn more→Instant Call Summaries
A clean summary to your inbox or Slack.
Learn more→Every lead in your CRM, automatically.
Qualified leads sync to HubSpot, Salesforce, Clio, and 238+ tools, plus 7,000+ apps through Zapier.
Browse all integrationsQualifying questions built for your trade.
AI lead qualification, answered.
What is AI lead qualification?
AI lead qualification is software that screens callers in real time. AgentZap answers the call, asks your intake questions, checks the caller against your criteria, then routes the qualified ones to you and captures the rest. It runs 24/7, so no lead waits.
How does it decide who is qualified?
You set the criteria. The AI asks your screening questions, such as service needed, location, budget, or timeline, and uses your rules to flag a lead as hot, route it, or capture it for follow-up. Nothing is guessed.
How many intake questions can it ask?
Up to 10 custom intake questions per call, plus follow-ups based on the answers. It captures name, contact, and the reason for the call every time, then anything specific to your business.
Does responding faster actually win more business?
Yes, and the research is clear. A Harvard Business Review study (2011) found firms that contact a lead within an hour are seven times more likely to qualify it. An MIT and InsideSales study found calling within five minutes instead of thirty makes you about 21 times more likely to qualify the lead. AgentZap answers in seconds, every time.
What happens to a qualified lead?
You choose. The AI can warm-transfer a hot lead to your team, book them an appointment on the spot, or send an instant alert with the full intake so you can call back fast.
What about callers who are not a fit?
They still get a professional experience. The AI captures their details, answers their questions, and routes or logs them by your rules, so your team spends time on real prospects instead of sorting through every call.
Does it log leads to my CRM?
Yes. Every qualified lead, with the full intake and a call summary, is logged to your CRM and sent to email, Slack, or Teams. See CRM integration and call summaries.
Does lead qualification run 24/7?
Yes. Leads call at night, on weekends, and during your busy hours. AgentZap answers and qualifies them all, around the clock. See 24/7 call answering.
Spend your time on real prospects.
AgentZap answers and qualifies every caller 24/7 from $109/mo. No hidden fees, cancel anytime.