6 Apps to Help You Hire Better Help

🛠️ Use Tech to Find Contractors (Without Losing Your Mind)

Tired of chasing flaky contractors or relying on your cousin’s “guy”?

It’s 2025—let’s use technology to do some of the heavy lifting.

🔍 Where to Look:

1. Thumbtack

Post your job, get bids fast. Read reviews and check photos of past work.

2. Angi (formerly Angie’s List)

Still a go-to for vetted pros. The higher-rated ones usually come at a price—but that’s often a good thing.

3. Houzz

Great for finding design-build pros and contractors who think beyond “builder beige.”

4. TaskRabbit & Handy

For small jobs, these apps are gold. Think drywall patches, paint touch-ups, minor plumbing.

5. Facebook Groups & Nextdoor

Yes, it’s old-school-social, but it’s loaded with word-of-mouth recs (and some drama for entertainment).

6. Google Maps

Search “general contractor near me.” You'll get contact info, reviews, even photos of completed projects.

✅ Why Use Tech?

• Speed: Post once, get multiple responses.

• Transparency: Reviews and photos help separate pros from no-shows.

• Convenience: Message, book, and sometimes pay—all in one app.

⚠️ Caveats & Warnings

• ⭐ Reviews can be faked or filtered. Dig deep.

• 🕵️‍♂️ Vet every contractor—ask for licenses, insurance, and real references.

• 💬 Just because they’re tech-savvy doesn’t mean they’re tool-savvy.

🎯 Pro Tip:

Use tech to build your shortlist, but never skip the real-world steps: interview them, check their past work, and get everything in writing. (Here's a link to a post on the Construction Agreement.)

Final Thought:

Apps can connect you with great pros—but you still have to manage the relationship.

Tech helps you find the talent, but you still run the project. Like everything in real estate: trust... but verify.