RunsForYou vs. HomeAdvisor: A Better Path Than Shared Lead Credits
HomeAdvisor (now Angi Leads) runs on a credit-based system where shared leads get charged against a prepaid balance. Disputes are frequent and often denied. RunsForYou is straight exclusive leads with no credit system and transparent replacement policies.
Side-by-Side
RunsForYou vs. HomeAdvisor: A feature-by-feature comparison.
| Feature | RunsForYou | HomeAdvisor |
|---|---|---|
| Lead exclusivity | Exclusive always | Shared with up to 5 pros |
| Pricing model | Simple per-lead or commission | Prepaid credits, variable costs |
| Dispute process | One-click replacement | Dispute + review, often denied |
| Setup fees | $0 | Annual membership |
| Bad-lead rate | <5% disputed | 15–25% industry estimate |
| Lead source transparency | We show you how we found them | Opaque "ProFinder" process |
| Contract | Month-to-month | 12-month typical |
Why Contractors Switch
The three reasons HomeAdvisor doesn't work long-term.
1. Shared leads make every lead a bidding war.
When HomeAdvisor sells the same lead to 3–5 contractors, the homeowner ends up with five cold calls in an hour. The contractor who happens to call first usually wins. That's not a business model — that's a lottery. Our leads are sent to one contractor only, so you're never racing anyone.
2. The charge-dispute-credit cycle drains you.
Aggregators charge you for every “lead” — valid or not. You spend hours disputing bad leads and fighting for credits that often get denied. We replace any invalid lead without a dispute process. One ticket, one replacement, done.
3. You're paying for a brand that isn't yours.
Every dollar you spend on HomeAdvisor builds HomeAdvisor's brand, not yours. When you run direct campaigns through RunsForYou, the ad spend, the landing pages, and the homeowner relationships become assets attached to your business — not to a middleman's platform.
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