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ListoScore vs Angi

ListoScore vs Angi for Miami-Dade contractor leads

Angi sells the same lead to five contractors and calls it a service. ListoScore shows you the signal before the homeowner even starts shopping.

What is Angi?

Angi (formerly Angie's List) operates a marketplace where homeowners submit quote requests. Angi sells those leads to multiple contractors simultaneously — typically 4–5 per request — and charges per lead regardless of whether you win the job.

The problem with Angi

  • ✕Every lead you buy on Angi is also sold to 4 competitors. You pay to join a price war.
  • ✕Homeowners who submit forms have often already decided to get multiple quotes — price is their filter, not quality.
  • ✕Lead costs compound: if you close 1 in 5 leads, your real cost per job is 5× the listed lead price.
  • ✕You have no context: is this a $3,000 job or a $30,000 project? Angi doesn't tell you.
  • ✕Negative reviews from the race-to-close dynamic erode your profile over time.

Feature comparison

FeatureListoScoreAngi
Lead sourceMiami-Dade county building permits — filed before homeowner contacts anyoneHomeowner web form submissions — after they've decided to shop around
CompetitionYou see the signal first. No reselling to competitors.Same lead sold to 4–5 contractors simultaneously
Lead freshnessUpdated daily from county recordsReal-time — but you're 1 of 5 calling the same minute
ContextPermit type, address, parcel size, owner info, permit valueName, phone, vague project description
Cost modelFlat monthly subscription — unlimited signalsPer-lead fees ($15–$80+) with no guarantee
Signal types35+ types: permits, violations, lis pendens, new businesses1 type: homeowner quote requests
Geographic precisionExact parcel address on an interactive mapZIP code or city

The verdict

If your close rate on Angi is below 30%, you're subsidizing your competitors' marketing. Permit-based signals from ListoScore put you in front of Miami-Dade property owners before they've contacted a single contractor — when your pitch is the first one they hear.

Frequently asked questions

How is ListoScore different from Angi for Miami-Dade contractors?▼
Angi sells reactive leads — homeowners who are already shopping. ListoScore gives you proactive signals: building permits filed with Miami-Dade County before the homeowner starts calling contractors. You reach them first, with full context on the job, and no competitor has the same lead.
Can I use both Angi and ListoScore?▼
Yes. Many contractors use ListoScore for proactive outreach and Angi for inbound volume. But most find that permit-based outreach yields higher close rates and lower cost per job because there's no bidding war.
How much does ListoScore cost compared to Angi?▼
ListoScore runs on a flat monthly subscription — you get unlimited signal access with no per-lead fee. On Angi, a single roofing or HVAC lead can cost $40–$80. Ten Angi leads at $50 each = $500. One month of ListoScore is a fraction of that, with hundreds of signals available daily.
Do I need to learn new software to use ListoScore?▼
No. ListoScore is map-based — you open the map, filter by permit type or area, and see every active signal on your territory. There's no CRM to configure, no bid management, no review platform to maintain.

Related guides

→How contractors find leads using Miami-Dade permit data→HVAC leads from Miami-Dade permit pulls→Roofing leads from live Miami-Dade permit data

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