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# Never miss another opportunity with Nora, the 24/7 AI receptionist

Nora is an AI receptionist that supports your existing team - answering overflow and after-hours calls and texts so your team never misses an opportunity.

[Book a demo to see how Nora can help you](/content/trades/product/ai-receptionist#/index.html)

## Never miss another after hour opportunity

Nora works 24/7 so you don’t have to.

Calls come in when your team isn’t available

Customers don’t wait for business hours. They call when something breaks, leaks, or stops working - even if your office is closed or your team is busy.

Voicemail leads to lost jobs

When calls go unanswered, customers move on to the next company. Voicemail rarely converts - especially for urgent or emergency work.

Office staff can’t handle peak volume

Even during business hours, call spikes and overlapping conversations mean missed calls, rushed answers, and frustrated customers.

## A safety net for the moments your team can’t answer

Nora works alongside your receptionist and phone system - stepping in only when needed to make sure no opportunity is lost.

### Trade specific call flows

Nora knows how to handle service calls, emergencies, and maintenance requests.

### After-hours call handling

After hours, weekends, holidays - Nora never misses a call.

### Lead capture with context

Get the context on every call, so you know how to best follow up and win new customers.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nora meant to replace my receptionist or phone system?

No. Nora is designed to support your existing team and phone setup. She only answers calls when your staff is unavailable - like after hours or during overflow - and hands everything back to your team.

### What happens if a caller wants to speak to a real person?

Nora can route the call to your team when available and pass along full context so the caller doesn’t have to repeat themselves.

### How does Nora handle after-hours or emergency calls?

Nora identifies urgent calls, gathers key details, and escalates them based on your rules so emergencies receive timely attention.

### Can I review calls handled by Nora?

Yes. All calls include summaries and transcripts, giving your team full visibility without listening to voicemails.

### Do customers know they’re speaking with AI?

Nora uses natural, professional language and aims to be as human-like as possible.

## Built for the way trades work - across every specialty

ResQ powers operations for trades in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, roofing, and dozens more. Whatever your trade, ResQ can help you grow profitably.

- Refrigeration
- Food Equipment
- Plumbing
- Heating & Cooling/HVAC
- Grease Traps
- Pest Control
- Cleaning
- Beverage Equipment
- Hoods
- General Repair/Handywork
- Electrical
- Fire Suppression
- Ice Machines
- Locks & Doors
- Landscaping
- Hot Water Systems
- + many more

## See how ResQ helps you book more jobs

Get a walkthrough of your potential website and tools and see how Nora handles lead response and follow-up.

[Schedule a demo](/content/trades/request-a-demo/index.html)
