Looking for a HomeAdvisor alternative?

Plenty of good companies advertise on HomeAdvisor and do fine. But if the shared-lead treadmill isn't working for you, here's an honest look at how HomeAnswer is different — and where each model fits.

How HomeAdvisor generally works

Pay-per-lead. HomeAdvisor's own materials describe pros being charged per lead, win or lose — leads are commonly distributed to multiple companies.

Billed for the lead even when you never reach the homeowner
The same homeowner can be sold to several competitors
Aggressive sales outreach is a common contractor complaint

Based on publicly described models and common contractor feedback; check current terms directly — they can change.

How HomeAnswer works

Homeowners come to us researching a real project — what it costs, what to do. As territories open, HomeAnswer is designed to route each request to one available pro.

Exclusive routing model — not a shared-lead race
No card required to check territory availability
Paid delivery only after the trade, territory, rate, and cap are approved
Wrong-trade, duplicate, vendor, and out-of-area rules should be clear before launch
Weekly budget cap and pause rules before a paid test starts

Run us side by side.

Most pros don't switch overnight — they test. Check whether your trade and area are open or on the next-priority list before any paid delivery starts.

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