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ListoScore vs HomeAdvisor

ListoScore vs HomeAdvisor for Miami-Dade contractors

HomeAdvisor charges you per lead and then sells the same one to four other contractors. ListoScore shows you county permits the day they're filed — before any homeowner picks up the phone.

What is HomeAdvisor?

HomeAdvisor (part of Angi Inc.) is a pay-per-lead platform. Contractors pay a subscription fee plus individual lead fees — often $15–$100 per lead depending on job type. Leads are shared with multiple contractors in the same category.

The problem with HomeAdvisor

  • ✕Lead fees compound fast — a bad month on HomeAdvisor can cost $500–$2,000 with zero new jobs.
  • ✕Shared leads mean you're always competing on price. Margins erode.
  • ✕HomeAdvisor leads skew toward price-sensitive homeowners — the ones least likely to hire based on quality.
  • ✕Subscription fee is charged regardless of lead quality or volume.
  • ✕Disputes over fake or low-quality leads are common — refunds are difficult.

Feature comparison

FeatureListoScoreHomeAdvisor
Lead sourceMiami-Dade county permits — property owner intent before shopping startsWeb form submissions from price-shopping homeowners
Shared with competitors?No — you see signals first, privatelyYes — 4–5 contractors per lead
Cost modelFlat monthly subscription, unlimited signalsSubscription + per-lead fees ($15–$100 each)
Lead qualityPermit data includes job type, address, value estimateVaries — fake leads and tire-kickers common
Refund policyNo per-lead fees to disputeDisputed credits common; process is slow
Signal varietyPermits, violations, distress, new businessesQuote requests only

The verdict

For Miami-Dade contractors burned by HomeAdvisor lead quality, permit-based signals remove the per-lead gamble entirely. You identify the job before the homeowner starts shopping and make first contact — the advantage that closes jobs at full margin.

Frequently asked questions

Why are HomeAdvisor leads so expensive in Miami?▼
HomeAdvisor's lead prices reflect the high cost of running a lead-generation platform — advertising, customer support, and profit margin all roll into the lead fee. You pay that overhead even before competing with four other contractors for the same job.
What kind of permits does ListoScore show for Miami-Dade?▼
Roofing, HVAC/mechanical, electrical, plumbing, general construction, demolition, pool, solar, and more. Each permit shows the address, work description, permit value, owner name, and issuance date — everything you need to decide if it's worth reaching out.
Can I filter ListoScore leads by neighborhood or ZIP?▼
Yes. The map lets you filter by area, municipality, permit type, and date range. Most contractors set a service-area boundary and check new permits each morning — the whole workflow takes under 10 minutes.

Related guides

→How contractors find leads using Miami-Dade permit data→Finding contractor leads from Miami-Dade code violations

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