TradeEngage is the referral workflow and payments platform built exclusively for home services. We turn every trusted service and relationship into momentum, keeping money in the pockets of the home service ecosystem. We remove the friction in making a referral, while redistributing lead costs to techs, CSRs and customers in your community.
Meet Referral Partners
Message and connect with the owners and operators of local home service companies or affiliates.
Use your custom link to invite individual technicians or sales associates to refer to you and earn. They use it for free!
National Partnerships
TradeEngage integrates into the call centers of national companies like All My Sons Moving & Storage, Neli Home, Repipe Specialists and more
Leads from these call centers are automatically sent to your local franchise and available only to paid members
Customer Referrals
Enable your customers to refer you to their friends and family
Send email and SMS campaigns to customers after a completed service
Instant affiliate links for all customers to post on social media
Performance-based rewards with instant payouts or gift cards
Why TradeEngage Benefits Your Business
Customer
Acquisition Cost
vs. 15-20% average across trades
Uplift in
Referral Volume
From existing partnerships migrated to TradeEngage
Average Time
to Refer a Job
Minimizes team distractions
Annual Earnings per Tech/CSR
Rewards that don't come out of your pocket
Expand Lead Channels
Recommended Partners for Mr. Handyman
The most successful handyman contractors don't just fix problems—they build ecosystems of complementary service providers who create mutual value. Your network should be strategic, with trades that naturally intersect with yours, so their team can refer jobs to you.
Plumbing
Inbound: Drywall patching, floor repairs, tiling and bathroom remodeling.
Outbound: Large plumbing repairs, repiping.
Electrical
Inbound: Minor electrical repairs, outlet installation, ceiling fan installation.
Outbound: Complex electrical system issues, circuit breaker problems, generators.
Glass Services (Residential)
Inbound: Wood rot repair, drywall and painting.
Outbound: Broken windows, shattered glass doors, shower doors and installations.
Pest Control
Inbound: Wood rot or damage to entry points caused by pests.
Outbound: Infestations, rodent removal, termite inspection.
Other Potential Partners
HVAC
Interior Cleaning
Roofing
Home Inspection
Realtors
Property Management
Lower Your Own Lead Costs
Referral Fees for Mr. Handyman
Industry averages show that a single lead can cost around $40. With TradeEngage, you can dramatically reduce this to just $10 per lead by setting your own referral fees. This significant reduction is achieved by empowering your network of trusted partners to refer qualified leads directly to you, cutting out traditional, more expensive lead generation channels.
Industry Lead Cost
$40
Our Lead Cost
$10
Our Acquisition Cost
$25
Many successful companies use a hybrid approach to reward both effort and results. This saves you money; and directly boosts your profitability, supercharges your return on investment, and frees up capital that can be reinvested into growing your business.
Pay for Every Referral: $10
Instant gratification encourages high volume, ideal for when you're ramping up.
Pay When Job Closes: $15
This performance-based model preserves lead quality and aligns with revenue.
TradeEngage in Action
Featured Job for Mr. Handyman
Real numbers from a real referral tell the complete story of TradeEngage's impact. This featured job, which generated $12,847 in revenue and earned the referring technician $30, demonstrates how the platform transforms a traditional lead into a high-value opportunity while creating win-win outcomes for all participants—the referring technician, the service provider, and most importantly, the customer.
Job Revenue Generated
$12,847
Earnings Paid to
the Tech or CSR
$30
Customer Acquisition Cost
0.23%
Why This Matters
Compare this job's 0.23% customer acquisition cost to the industry standard of 15-20%, and the TradeEngage advantage becomes immediately clear. This job captured $12,847 in revenue while spending just $30—an incredibly efficient acquisition.
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What Does It Cost for Neighborly?
We offer transparent pricing designed to ensure annual referral network dependability while maintaining the flexibility of monthly billing—no hidden costs, just predictable ROI.
Pricing for Mr. Handyman Owners
Additionally, leads generated through TradeEngage have a recommended pricing structure of $10-$15 per lead, ensuring cost-effective customer acquisition.
- Single price for all continuous franchise IDs
- Annual commitment paid in monthly installments
Unlimited Referrals
Unlimited Users
National Accounts
Referral Challenges
POS / ServiceTitan Integrations
Onboard to TradeEngage
Implementing TradeEngage takes less time than training a new employee, and the return on that investment begins immediately. Our streamlined onboarding process starts here.
Complete Onboarding
Time Required: 5 minutes
Join TradeEngage and set up your company profile and start connecting with local partners.
Invite Your Team
Time Required: 5 minutes
Add CSRs, then your field team and any business development managers instantly!
Book Team Training
Time Required: 15 minutes
Schedule a live training session where we walk your team through how to give referrals and get paid! We're happy to join your team meeting any day.
Set Up Your Customer Referral Link
Time Required: 10 minutes
Set up SMS and emails to send to customers after a completed job or enable your customers to post on social media. They can refer friends and family from you or your partners.
Dedicated TradeEngage Support
Ready to eliimnate customer acquisition cost and maximize earnings? Our dedicated support team ensures your success with comprehensive assistance throughout onboarding, training, and daily operations, helping you maximize value from the TradeEngage platform.
Book a Demo
Experience a personalized demo tailored to your trade.
Email Support
Get partnership and strategy optimization advice.
TradeEngage Playbook