HomePros was an online community that gave homeowners access to home improvement resources along with the ability to connect with local repair and remodeling professionals. Homeowners, designers, and contractors all worked in one place, which took a good deal of the hassle out of finding the right people for a project.
- Type: Marketplace and community
- Sector: Home improvement and remodeling
- Operated: Home Improvement Pros, Inc.
- Status: Sold
The community
Members found resources for design ideas, projects, services, and green building options, then discussed and collaborated with remodeling professionals and with other homeowners sharing their own experience. The social features were the point: everyone involved in a project could benefit from what the last person learned.
What each side got
Homeowners
Find contractors and designers for a project, browse ideas, and get educated about what a job actually involves before committing to it.
Designers
Connect with potential clients by posting a design portfolio online, reaching an audience that was already looking.
Contractors
Manage the business more efficiently and receive free job leads, picking only the projects worth pursuing.
HomePros was sold years ago and the domain now belongs to an unrelated business, so it is not linked from here.