We check on the currency of their licenses, their credit and legal history, we do an insurance check, and do a local referrals check with professionals and consumers. We want to make sure our contractors are the very best. Homeowners typically save around 10 percent on their home improvement projects because they get multiple bids through our services. But consumers shouldn't always take the lowest price. Contact other neighbors who have done similar projects first.
Most people rely on word of mouth or a big advertisement they see in the newspaper.
Some contractors have big advertising budgets, but they aren't chosen for our site because often, they've been hit with lawsuits in the past. Unless homebuyers are screening multiple candidates, they may not catch that. But if the prices vary that much, that's a red flag. Consumers may also submit questions to us online, and we'll answer them. All Rights Reserved.