EFynch Usage Tips: No Ratings- what should you do?






(Baltimore, MD) EFynch.com:

We built EFynch to be the website for "The Little Man" (as Alan Jackson sang about in 1998, video). A place where the average homeowner can hire the local handyman, who puts their name on both their handshake, and the work being performed.

Ratings are a big part of our system and we are constantly working to improve this system.  EFynch ratings are one of the few online rating systems that are 100% verified. No fake ratings, no paid ratings, no deleted ratings. 


1. How do you rate?  You have to use EFynch Escrow in order to rate a contractor.  Escrow offers both you and the contractor protection and reliability in payment processing, and security. No deposits, no risks, only released when you accept job completion. It is also the only way we verify that only ratings are posted for jobs completed. So EFynch escrow holds each and every contractor accountable-- insist upon it.


2. What if I get a bidder with no ratings? No worries, they're probably just new!
Because our ratings system is stringent, a new pro on EFynch cannot ask his friends (cousins, spouses, etc.) to rate their work (like on other sites). Other sites may have more ratings, but wouldn't you rather trade that in order to have ratings that are non-biased and actually mean something?  So, if you like a bid but the respondent has no ratings- reach out to us. You can also ask for references and work with us in order to make sure their profiles are fully complete.

We created EFynch as a way for homeowner to gain valuable and accurate information. In order to maintain this, there is a ramp up period for newer Pros on our site. This doesn't mean they aren't as good as rated Pros, but they might just require a little extra research before hiring. We'll help with that as well!



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