# Qualify Lead

> Use when the user wants to qualify a sales lead or prospect.

- Skill: `langchain-ai/qualify-lead` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add langchain-ai/qualify-lead`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/langchain-ai/qualify-lead/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: langchain-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/langchain-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/langchain-ai/qualify-lead

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# Qualify a Lead

Use the BANT framework to qualify the prospect systematically.

**Step 1: Budget**: Ask what budget range they are working with and how purchasing decisions are made in their organisation.

**Step 2: Authority**: Confirm whether you are speaking with the decision maker. If not, ask who is and whether they can be involved.

**Step 3: Need**: Understand the specific pain point. What problem are they trying to solve? What happens if it stays unsolved?

**Step 4: Timeline**: Ask when they are looking to make a decision and when they would need the solution running.

## Output

After gathering responses, classify the lead and summarise your findings:

- **Qualified**: clear budget, authority confirmed, defined need, decision within 90 days
- **Nurture**: one or more gaps; recommend a follow-up in 30 days
- **Disqualify**: no budget, no authority, or no real need identified