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Contractors; Why Join

Here are some reason to join us.

Be Helpful and Watch Your Customer Base Grow

Customers have questions, you, as a professional, have answers. Now you can connect in a whole new way with the Locate.Contractors community and grow your contractor business.

The more helpful you are, the more potential customers you expose yourself to. Plus, other potential customers will see your friendliness and helpfulness and be inclined to hire you for help with their projects.

The Problem We’re Solving

How many times has a DIYer called you, frustrated about a project they’re working on? The YouTube video they were following to complete their project skipped a step or left them confused and now they can’t find the answer online.

They call you to come out and it literally takes you 5 minutes to find and fix the problem. That’s the advantage of having expertise.

Unfortunately, the customer isn’t really overjoyed because now they have to pay an entire service call for that 5-minute fix. Sure, you’ll probably stay and finish up the project so they can get their money’s worth, but that wasn’t really what they were looking for.

How It Works

With Locate.Contractors, we’re changing all that and giving customers another option. Now, instead of having to bring a contractor out to their house, they can ask an expert like you for the answer to their quick question.

Here’s how it works.

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Step One: Ask a Question

A DIYer is up to their elbows in a project but something just doesn’t fit right. Maybe they’re installing a new dishwasher, but can’t figure out how to get the water connected. It’s just a quick step, perhaps a small part or connection they’re missing. A professional would know how to fix it in two seconds.

So, they get on the ** consultation desk ** here at Locate.Contractors and ask their question.

Step Two: Get Answers

Within minutes, they get a response, maybe from you! You can reply to their question in writing or even upload a short video with a quick explanation of how to fix the problem. Regardless, you can put them on the right track.

Some folks might stop here once they’ve gotten a clear answer to their question. However, the next time they have a project, they’ll remember you and how helpful you were in offering free advice.

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Step Three: Hire a Contractor

Other folks will find they are still confused about what they need to do. Maybe they really don’t understand how it works or they discover they don’t have the right tools. At that point, they may decide it’s better to get some expert in-person help.

Since they know that you already understand the problem and you’ve been so helpful thus far, most people will be inclined to hire you. They can do so directly through our platform or work out the details on your own. You can connect and work out the details without wasting time.

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How Does This Benefit You?

So, what happens if they don’t hire you? Did you end up wasting your time? After all, they could’ve hired you right from the start to fix the problem. Well, think about it from the customer’s point of view. It’s frustrating to be stumped on just one little thing of a home improvement project. They may have already wasted hours searching for this one simple little answer online.

Now, they finally get to talk to you. A real, live professional to whom they can explain their situation and get a customized answer. You seem like a gift from heaven!

This is a great way to build your image and generate lasting relationships. Even if they don’t hire you on the spot, they’ll have your name and feel so grateful that when they do need your type of services — you’ll be the one they call.

Don’t forget about the opposite viewpoint either. Imagine this service didn’t exist and they called you in. Helping them literally takes less than two minutes. So what do you do about payment? If you charge them for a service call, they’ll understand but it doesn’t feel good. You could offer to waive the fee, but you had to drive to their house so you’re out the money and time. That isn’t sustainable for you.

That’s what makes Locate.Contractors so amazing. You can help them for free without spending the time and money to make a service call. Plus, other potential customers can see that you’ve been helpful in the past. When they come to our site looking for a contractor instead of just an answer, your business can catch their eye. It’s a fantastic way to build your image and get new clients!

What Type of Contractors and Businesses Can Join?

Charitable Contributions/Trade and Barter

We’ve also set up a section on our site that allows professionals to donate work or offer trade and barter services. This is separate from the normal contracting services section and allows companies access to ways they can give back and be a charitable force in the community.

You can choose to be a part of this or work in the normal contracting services section. It’s 100% up to you!

Why Customers Use Locate.Contractors

Finding reliable contractors who do good work is always a pain point for customers. They usually need to find them quickly and putting in the time to properly research companies isn’t always feasible.

That’s where we come in.

We Connect Them with the Right Professional with the Right Solution

We offer them the right professional with the right solution right from the start. Plus, from the reviews and testimonials on your profile, they immediately have confirmation that you do good work and know what you’re talking about.

Real Results, Real People

Only real people can post reviews on our site. Anonymous reviews will be eliminated, ensuring that customers have credible information.

We’re Here to Help

As a neutral third party, we put customers’ minds at ease about their choice. We’re helping to ensure the job is done right — at the right price. We’ll also be there every step of the way offering project support, tips and inspiration, and fair, transparent pricing.

Ready to Grow Your Contractor Business?

Start building your image, generating lasting relationships, and getting new clients today with Locate.Contractors!

Generate Lasting Relationships

On our site, you aren’t just answering random questions. You’re talking to real people in your area who are searching for help with a home improvement problem. These people will be grateful for your helpfulness, more likely to hire you in the future, and more likely to recommend you to friends looking for home services.

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Build Your Image

Plus, the individual you help isn’t the only one who sees your good deed. As you answer questions through our platform, you’ll be awarded badges and achievements, plus customers can leave testimonials and work reviews.

All this information is available to see on your profile. When customers come looking for a local contractor, they’ll see how helpful you’ve been and be more inclined to hire you based on those recommendations.

Tiers of Account Membership

We offer several different tiers of account membership to contractors, the lowest rung of which is free. That means you can try out the community, risk-free!

These include:

These include:

Depending on the level of access you choose, we’ll be offering various services and tools.

  • Time-saving 1-on-1 estimates that can be turned into an invoice at the click of a button
  • A neutral third-party escrow fund to hold payment until the agreed-upon work is complete
  • Third-party mediation in the event of a disagreement
  • Appointment and scheduling management

    • Work Through COVID Concerns

    By handling most of the interaction online, you and your clients can help maintain your safety during the COVID crisis. Since you already have an understanding of the client’s issue, they don’t necessarily have to be present when you arrive to do the work. Plus, all the paperwork is handled online.

    Get Notified

    Don’t worry about having to be glued to our site all the time waiting for questions to come in for your area of expertise. We’ll send you an email when questions in one of your chosen categories are posted.
    Be messaged to your specified email addresses.

    Boost Your SEO

    A big way to get new clients these days is by boosting your website with SEO-rich content and get links from other sites. Your engagement on our site can help generate SEO for your website and further grow your contractor business.

    Delegate Your Marketing

    Worried about having enough time to spend answering questions? Feel free to put a knowledgeable associate or family member in charge of our service. They can call you in for the hard questions and handle the rest.
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