Why you should consider Angieslist or Servicemagic
On August 12, 2010 in Internet
On the internet today you have a bounty of alternatives when looking for help with home repair or remodeling from contractors or other service providers. Totally researching and looking at reviews of companies and contractors online can give you an improved chance to hire the right person.
The largest players in the game are actually Angie’s List and ServiceMagic. Though the services offered are equivalent, there are many distinctions to consider with these two organizations. Before going any further we should consider the options offered by these two businesses.
Let’s begin with Angie’s List. A monthly or annual membership fee is needed in order to gain access to direct reviews from customers and homeowners on companies and installers in the area. Fair, correct and real reviews are the goal of the company and they work hard to achieve it. There is a very wide array of companies and industries to review on Angie’s List overall. The service can boast a massive database and real life evaluations from other local customers. Negatives are provided in the form of the annual or monthly fee that is charged to all customers.
In another world, ServiceMagic is absolutely no cost to all consumers. Instead, ServiceMagic charges the contractors for the testimonials and referrals that they receive. Angie’s List does offer a more extensive customer review component, but ServiceMagic also has a component. You can hire someone tomorrow thanks to the use of ServiceMagic for your history searching needs. With ServiceMagic, you get up to four pre-qualified and pre-screened companies for simply filling out your info. Contractors must meet ServiceMagic’s thorough contractor screening process in order to be able to access your information and it is their job to contact you. The down side? You may be deluged by phone calls and solicitations from local companies after you submit your project.
So the question then becomes, who is better, ServiceMagic or Angie’s List?
Your circumstance will determine which is truly the best for you. Angie’s List may be for you if you need access to a detailed review of the product or service from a large data source. ServiceMagic is clearly the best option for someone who wants to get somebody to do some work but is not thrilled about contacting them him or herself.
Some people determine to use both services as they both add such independent benefits. Some people use ServiceMagic to get a list of dependable local companies and then compare those sites to the review sites like Angie’s List.