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You could have the best sales pitch in the world, but if you don’t have at least five positive reviews from local homeowners, chances are, you won’t close many jobs.

Reviews are vital to new business. While we’ve touched on this topic before, there is new research available showcasing how valuable online reviews really are. We’re going to summarize the data and then show you how you can get FREE reviews with CraftJack.

Ready to start gathering more homeowner reviews for your website or online toolbox? Sign up with CraftJack today by giving us a call at 866-456-6977.

Homeowners Need Reviews

Many of us assume reviews are important, but in addition to our gut, there is tons of research proving they really make a difference. Chicago-based ReviewTrackers recently completed one such study. They help gather company reviews across hundreds of different websites. If someone has written a review on your company, they know about.

The first-ever ReviewTrackers Local Search and Online Reviews Survey examined the research and decision-making process of today’s consumers. Their results are staggering and prove once and for all that all customers, including homeowners, want to see reviews.

Below are some of the main takeaways: 

50% Of Homeowners Check Reviews

Over 50% of consumers often or always check out online reviews, while only 34% seek out information on discounts and pricing.

Analysis: More homeowners care about the quality of your work compared to those who look for the best deal. Therefore, you could offer 75% off to all new customers, but chances are, if you don’t have positive reviews, they won’t ever consider hiring you.

Factors That Affect Purchase Decision

36.4% of consumers agree that Google reviews, reviews on other websites, and local search rankings are the most important factors when looking for a business.

Analysis: Beyond price, experience, responsiveness or numerous other characteristics, homeowners put reviews and the opinions of past customers over anything else. In fact, more than one out ever three homeowners agree that reviews on your website, CraftJack and other websites is the most important factor when considering who to hire.

Reviews Are Very Important

62.7% of consumers believe that online reviews are “important” or “very important” when choosing a local business. Only 3% do not consider reviews when making a purchase decision on a local business.

Analysis: Literally only three out of every 100 customers do not consider reviews before making a purchase decision. If you don’t have any positive or any reviews at all for that matter, chances are, only 3% of your potential customers will hire you.

Customers Look For Reviews

69.9% of consumers read reviews in the beginning of and during the research phase, when they start to gather information (discovery) and when they make a list of options (comparison).

Analysis: Finally, more homeowners look up reviews during the research phases of their hiring decision compared to later on. Therefore, when a homeowner is considering you or another local contractor with the exact same skills, they will look at your reviews.

Let’s Get You Some Homeowner Reviews

We know you’re an amazing contractor, but now we need to get the word out to homeowners in your town. Luckily, when you sign up with CraftJack, you can easily request a review with a click of the button.

See how easy it is, if you sign up with CraftJack:

Of course, this feature is only available to current CraftJack contractors. Luckily, you can sign up today and start getting more leads and homeowner reviews. Give us a call at 866-332-6977 and close more jobs immediately.