Answer a Request For Information on a Product or Service • Letter Templates and Guide

How to write this letter:

1Express thanks for requesting information about your product or service.
2If you have the requested information, answer the prospect's specific question.
3If you lack the information, express your regrets. If you can, suggest an alternative source for the information.
4Offer additional assistance.

Tips

Regardless of whether you have the information, you should respond to the request. Either answer the question in your own words, or refer to information you are enclosing in your letter. If you cannot supply the information, express your regret.

Example Letter #1

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Thank you for expressing interest in our retail record. The information on the number of units we sell each year will not be available until after March 15. If you still need the information at that time, I suggest you call Jane Doe at 555-5555. If I can help in another way, please don't hesitate to call. Thank you for your interest.

Example Letter #2

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Thank you for your interest in our innovative floor plans. In answer to your question, we offer three plans from which to choose. I have enclosed a sketch of each for your review. If you have any questions, please call our secretary at 555-5555. She can also schedule an appointment for you to meet with one of our agents.

Example Letter #3

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Thank you for your recent inquiry about Doe Vita-Heart products. I am enclosing a copy of the study you requested. As you can see, over 80% of those tested lowered their cholesterol levels significantly after using Doe's Vita-Heart products for just eight weeks. Our herbs and vitamins are completely natural because we gather them from food sources. I hope you will find this information helpful in deciding whether you would like to try Vita-Heart supplements. If you wish to speak to one of our consultants, please call 555-5555 or send a card to this address, and a representative will call on you. Thank you for your interest in Vita-Heart.

Example Letter #4

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Thank you for inquiring about Doe Corporation. Enclosed are details about Doe systems specifications and current prices.

As a U.S. manufacturer of world-class memory components and circuit boards for nearly two decades, Doe has built a reputation for outstanding manufacturing and support. This experience and passion for excellence extends to our leading edge computer systems. With our solid technical expertise and accommodating service, you will get the best value for your money.

Please let us know if you have any questions. Our representatives are waiting to answer your call at 555-5555. We are excited to hear from you and look forward to filling your needs.

Write Your Letter Step-by-Step

1

Express thanks for requesting information about your product or service.

Example Sentences

Thank you for your recent inquiry. We appreciate your interest in our product. We are glad that your company is considering purchasing a new system. Thank you for requesting more information on our financial counseling services. I was happy to receive your letter inquiring further into our services and hope that I can answer your questions satisfactorily. I appreciated the opportunity I had to speak with you on the phone earlier this morning and am happy to send you additional information about our marketing firm. Thank you for expressing interest in our organization. I was pleased to demonstrate this remarkable product for you last Wednesday and was even more pleased to receive your request for more information. We are delighted to supply you with the information you requested. I am pleased that you asked about my wedding photography services.

Example Phrases

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2

If you have the requested information, answer the prospect's specific question.

Example Sentences

The conference this year will be held in Springfield at the Doe Corporation headquarters and will begin on Monday, May 11, at 8:00 a.m. Enclosed is a daily schedule of lectures and presentations. Here is our brochure. It offers detailed information on how our product will help you overcome hair loss. If you do decide that our product is right for you, contact your doctor, and he or she will get you started. The Doe Corporation was founded in 1939, just as this country was pulling out of the Great Depression. Since that time we have helped hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses regain their financial stability. Enclosed is a proposal on how we can help you succeed. Here is the information you requested. Yes, our factory in Springfield is located at 1600 Main Street. Ask for our sales representative, John Doe, and he will assist you in making your selections from our fall line of children's clothing. We offer three standard packages that include the types of services you need. Enclosed is a catalog that highlights the details. Our books for beginners are hard-backed and beautifully illustrated. Your child can choose from a wide variety of genres, including adventure, fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and more. Each book costs only $9.99 plus shipping and handling. Our entire carpet cleaning process takes only two hours for four rooms. Furthermore, all of our carpet solutions are nontoxic, so you need not worry about them harming your new baby. The deluxe wedding series includes the standard photographs of the wedding and the reception, as well as pictures of the bride and groom departing. Other pictures can be arranged separately for an additional charge.

Example Phrases

award-winning design enclosed is a brochure containing feature is unique to our for more detailed information see the enclosed have found this to be most useful in the brochure please note that in response to the needs of it's our pleasure to enclose the one feature you will especially appreciate is our research has confirmed that our standard package includes our nearest representative is package has been replaced with recent research has shown that safety is our first concern the most common application has been the location nearest your address is these are all nontoxic and biodegradable under separate cover we are also sending you our latest catalog with we offer several packages will find this to be exceptionally user friendly

3

If you lack the information, express your regrets. If you can, suggest an alternative source for the information.

Example Sentences

I regret to inform you that I do not know where next year's conference will be held. I do, however, know that it will take place during the first week of October. I am sorry that we do not carry the product that you are looking for. Perhaps the Doe Corporation carries it. No, we do not have a factory in Springfield. The factory nearest you is in Centerville. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We regret that we cannot give you an accurate estimate on the cost of installing your carpets unless we have more detailed information. Please fill out the enclosed forms, and we will send your estimate within a week. I'm sorry I don't have the information you have requested at this time; however, I hope to have it compiled by the end of the week. I will call you when it is ready.

Example Phrases

sorry that I cannot awaiting test results believe that you can obtain something similar from cannot give an accurate estimate without decision should be made by do not yet know do not carry the product you described expect to receive it within has been discontinued has not as yet been decided has not yet been released have not yet received may wish to try nearest supplier is need more detailed information regret the unfortunate delay revising the user's manual still at the printer will send it as soon as possible will send you the information as soon as we can

4

Offer additional assistance.

Example Sentences

I hope that this information answers your questions. If you would like to take a closer look at these amazing books, call us at 555-5555. We will send a representative to your home to help you make your selections and give you a complimentary copy of the first volume of the series. If you need any more information, please call our offices at 555-5555. If the literature I sent is inadequate, don't hesitate to ask for more specific information. You can find our address on the company letterhead. If I can further assist you, please call my office at 555-5555. If I'm not in, leave a message with my secretary. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Let me know if I can offer more help. If you have a product in mind which does not appear in the catalog, give me a call and I will locate it for you.

Example Phrases

always be happy to hear from you are as near as your telephone be sure to let us know don't hesitate to call enclosed is a list of feel free to call further details from your local representative hope this information is satisfactory hope that this answers your if you need greater detail if what I sent is inadequate if you need further assistance if you need more information please let me know if will place your name on our mailing list will send you the detailed specs of our new will be sending you our newsletter will be happy to assist you further you are welcome to call us at you may be interested in reading your local representative is

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