Thumbtack: A Great Resource for Home Buyers and Sellers

Posted on Nov 28, 2016

Have you heard of the website Thumbtack.com? If you’re looking to move (whether buying or selling), check this site out! This company offers a destination to help you get things done. Their site says, “A smarter way to hire local pros.” Buying a home and moving can be very stressful; there’s a lot to think of before, during, and after the moving process. From expenses to decorating, you’re going to have a lot on your plate, and Thumbtack can help offer great help at your fingertips without you having to spend hours researching yourself. Thumbtack considers itself the modern version of online directories.

First, you’ll have to answer a few questions about your needs and wants; then, you will get a response from Thumbtack within hours sharing with you the best professionals that can help you whatever project or needs you have going on.

Once you receive the list of suggested professionals, you are able to compare each vendor on cost, services, and reviews. Then, you can contact the professional whenever you’re ready or need them!
This service is available in all 50 states. You can access this service at thumbtack.com or by downloading the mobile application.

Thumbtack has more than 1,000 services for users to choose from. Categories that can help buyers and sellers include: Real estate attorney, tax attorney, legal services, accounting services, document destruction, furniture moving, local moving, pre purchase home inspection, real estate appraisal, interior design, furniture assembly, carpet installation, TV mounting, interior painting, home security and alarm installation, outdoor landscaping, packing and unpacking, carpet cleaning, and more.

Questions this service may ask you include:

  • What type of home are you moving into or out of?
  • How many bedrooms are in your home?
  • What features would you like for your home security system?
  • Which areas would you like landscaped?
  • What would you like done?
  • What is the scope of your project?
  • How many items need assembly?

Both the site and app are extremely user friendly. Users are prompted with questions that relate to their projects to deliver them the best professionals to get the job done for them. Not only will you get great, quick service, you’ll be helping out local businesses in your area. To learn more about this app, click here or go to the main site here.

If you’re looking to buy a new home in SWFL, I can help! As a local, I know a lot about the area (just like Thumbtack does)! There’s no better place to call home than this area. Whether you’re looking for homes in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Naples, or Bonita Springs, I will work with you from start to finish on the hunt for your dream home. To start the search today, contact me, Kim Arasimowicz, today at 239-214-1039 or click here to view listings.