Company Research Report: HomeStars
Company Overview
- Name: HomeStars
- Mission: To provide homeowners with tools and resources to hire the right home service professionals for their projects.
- Founding: HomeStars was founded in 2006 by Nancy Peterson.
- Key People:
- Founder: Nancy Peterson
- Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: HomeStars is known for being Canada’s largest network of verified and community-reviewed home service professionals.
Products
- Overview: HomeStars offers a platform where homeowners can find, review, and hire verified home service professionals.
- Product Descriptions:
- HomeStars Platform:
- Description: An online service that connects homeowners with reviewed and community-verified home service professionals across various categories.
- Key Features:
- Review System: Allows homeowners to read and write reviews about service pros based on their experiences.
- Search and Match: Users can search for pros in specific categories and get matched with those that fit their project needs.
- Verification Badge: Service pros undergo a rigorous screening process, including a credit and criminal background check.
- Star Score: A rating metric based on various factors to help homeowners make informed decisions.
- Quotes Feature: Enables homeowners to obtain quotes from multiple service professionals quickly and easily.
Recent Developments
- New Products Launched:
- In 2015, HomeStars released the Pros Business App to help service professionals stay connected with HomeStars tools on-the-go.
- In 2018, HomeStars introduced the Get a Quote Feature, streamlining the process for homeowners to receive quotes from service professionals.
- New Features:
- In 2016, the Star Score was introduced to provide a comprehensive rating system.
- In 2017, the Verification Badge was created for added consumer trust.
- Partnerships:
- In May 2022, HomeStars partnered with Perch to launch home renovation financing solutions.
- Acquisitions:
- In 2017, HomeStars was acquired by ANGI Homeservices, aligning with the world's largest digital marketplace for home services.
- Brand Growth and Recognition:
- Launched its first national TV advertising campaign in 2020 to increase brand visibility.
- HomeStars Best of Awards, initiated in 2008, continues to recognize and honor exceptional service providers.
This report is based solely on the information available from the provided data and some fields contain "No information is available" where applicable data could not be found.
