The Importance for Homeowners to Rate Contractors

Posted by: Baltimore Maryland Handyman Community, EFynch.com

Baltimore, MD: It is no mystery why hiring a handyman can be so stressful. Simply put, as homeowners, we never know if we are getting the right person or the right deal.

In this blog we've spoken about the problems and issues that have come from using Social Media, and some of our competitor sites. Not going into detail, but finding non-biased reviews and recommendations, and knowing that a contractor didn't pay to be "on top" or hide bad work is a top priority for homeowners. It is for EFynch as well, and that is why we have some of the toughest standards for customer reviews. But, however tough they may be, they are important and they are actually pretty easy to post.

Contractor's rely on your ratings and fellow homeowner and buyer rely on you shared experiences. We ask you to please consider this and rate/ review anyone you hire.

1. In order to review, you MUST use EFynch Escrow.
     why: First, Escrow does not cost you a thing. In fact, the contractor has already included the price in your bid (which, is typically only 2%). EFynch Escrow is the first and best way that we can verify you actually hired the pro you are ratings. We forbid "fake reviews" which give an biased opinion, something we constantly see on social media (like recommending a spouse, friend, or family member).

2. Once payment has been released, the action button is the next step for rating.

3. Rating a Pro has 2 steps. The first is public (classic 5 stars). The second is a detailed rating system which helps us determine the skill level or a specific pro.

4. Ratings help other homeowner know who they are working with.

5. Ratings help the Pro get more work.

So there it is. Rating a Pro has several benefits to you, other homeowners, and the service provider. It is quick and easy. You may see pros that do not yet have ratings. . . well, we're new and new contractors join our site every day. Please don't discount them immediately, just take extra care to ask for referrals and do your research.

Remember, if you have any questions, we are always here to help!

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