If you’re in search of a lawn service in Flower Mound, Highland Village, or West Plano, TX, and you’ve turned to the Internet for help, you might be feeling overwhelmed by your options. A quick search is going to bring up a number of different choices and you might be wondering how to narrow it down.
One aspect of your search process that can complicate things even further is the fact that companies like HomeAdvisor will provide you with even more to choose from. They might even suggest a list of the “the best” lawn service companies, and you may be wondering how those lists are generated.
We know that in order to be an educated consumer, you expect transparency, which is why we’re writing this article. While we don’t believe that companies like HomeAdvisor are doing anything unethical or wrong, we understand that it can complicate the search process for homeowners.
It’s important for you to know that HomeAdvisor is a lead-generation platform. They profit by generating leads for home service providers, such as a lawn spraying service or landscapers.
This is not something that we’re saying is wrong by any means. Home services pay to advertise and to have access to those leads, which isn’t unethical in any way. However, the problem is when homeowners believe that the companies making these “best” lists are truly the best.
The fact is, the vetting process to be on HomeAdvisor is fairly minimal.
Homeowners often have this assumption that HomeAdvisor (or any other lead-generating site for that matter) has already gone through this significant process of narrowing down companies when in fact, their background checks are not terribly robust from what we’ve heard. There seems to be only a minimal set of requirements that service providers need to meet in order to be included on their lists.
At Grassperson, we have been contacted by HomeAdvisor and other lead-generating companies many times. In fact, they have a reputation in our industry for calling constantly as they’re always looking to add companies to their list of leads. But Grassperson has been committed to getting leads as a result of our reputation and through word of mouth. For that reason, we do not advertise through HomeAdvisor and you won’t find our name listed with them.
If you’re someone who is just starting their search for a lawn service in Flower Mound, Highland Village, or West Plano, TX, then a site like HomeAdvisor could potentially be a place to get you started with companies to look into. It’s just important that you remain aware these companies can pay a fee in order to advertise more and receive more leads.
Therefore, you cannot assume that any company you’ve gotten from one of these lists is the “best.”
The truth is, no matter how you come across a potential lawn service, you should take the time to research them. This is something that we have talked about extensively on our blog, as we believe you deserve the opportunity to be an educated lawn care consumer. It’s why we’ve written articles such as how to compare lawn care programs to one another. We understand that there’s a lot of information out there and it can be hard to navigate.
If you do decide to look into a company that you’ve gotten off of a lead-generating list, just be sure to spend time on their website and learn more about what they have to offer. Also, take some time to read through online reviews and see how current and past customers rank them. You should be able to come to your own conclusion about whether they’re a good fit for you (as opposed to just relying on what another service tells you).
We understand that choosing a lawn service should not have to feel so complicated. That’s why we want to do everything that we can to help simplify the process for you. Although we can see how a lead-generating service like HomeAdvisor can serve a purpose for people who are trying to come up with a list of potential lawn care services to look into, we believe it’s important for you to know what you’re getting. We hate to see people get mislead because they misunderstood what was involved.
Although you’re likely looking to make the process as quick and easy as possible, the last thing that you want to do is end up with a company you’re not happy with and have to start the search all over again.
Instead, it’s important to be a smart consumer and refuse to just go with the “first choice,” or whatever seems easiest. Taking even a little bit of time and researching your options can really pay off by helping you feel confident you’ve truly chosen the best lawn service for your needs, not just the company that a lead-generating site is telling you is the best.
In the end, that will pay off with both the service and the results that you expect. Only then can you truly be on your way to having the best lawn on the block!
Ready to get a lawn that you’re proud of at your Flower Mound, Highland Village, or West Plano, TX home? Get a free quote and get ready to enjoy the best lawn on the block!