CHICO, Calif., July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Build.com, the
smarter home improvement destination with service at its core,
announced today its partnership with HomeAdvisor, a leading local
home services marketplace. This partnership creates a unique
end-to-end user experience for Build.com customers and increases
online visibility for HomeAdvisor professionals.
HomeAdvisor will be the exclusive marketplace for Build.com
users seeking a full spectrum of home improvement support from
inspiration to installation. Now, Build.com users will have direct
access to HomeAdvisor's directory of pre-screened home
professionals and the ability to hire a pro using a concierge
service powered by HomeAdvisor to help them bring their home
improvement projects to life.
"Partnering with Build.com aligns with our marketplace focus to
instantly connect professionals to consumers to book their next
job," said HomeAdvisor's Adam
Burrows, SVP of Business, and Corporate Development. "We
know Build.com customers are seeking everything from inspiration
and tips to products that can improve their homes, and HomeAdvisor
is uniquely suited to offer them access to trusted professionals
who can help them ensure their projects are done correctly."
Professionals in the Build.com network will also have access to
join HomeAdvisor's network of home service and improvement
professionals. This opportunity helps professionals grow their
business by connecting them with potential clients already shopping
on Build.com.
"Our goal is to make Build.com the premiere destination for
homeowners and professionals," said Chris
Friedland, founder and president of Build.com. "This
partnership will allow us to provide homeowners with the products
they need and connect them to top-rated professionals, who can help
make their home vision a reality."
Later this year, HomeAdvisor's newest tool, Instant Connect,
will integrate into the Build.com purchase path. HomeAdvisor's
Instant Connect technology provides a seamless experience for
consumers by connecting them on the phone to professionals in the
HomeAdvisor network who are pre-screened, customer-rated and
available. HomeAdvisor professionals undergo a criminal and
financial background check and are customer-rated and
reviewed.
To view the Build.com directory, visit www.build.com. For more
information on HomeAdvisor, visit www.homeadvisor.com.
About Build
From inspiration to installation, Build.com brings together a
truly personalized and consultative customer service with endless
choices and the convenience of online shopping, enabling anyone to
turn their home design dreams into reality. Based in Chico, Calif., Build.com is the third-largest
online home improvement retailer with an extensive network of
online specialty sites providing expertise in plumbing, lighting,
door hardware and ventilation. A trusted partner for professionals
and customers alike, Build.com helps take the guess work out of any
home improvement experience. For more information on Build.com,
visit www.build.com.
About HomeAdvisor
HomeAdvisor.com is a local home services marketplace
providing homeowners the tools and resources for home repair,
maintenance, and improvement projects. HomeAdvisor's marketplace
lets homeowners view average project costs coast-to-coast, find
local pre-screened home professionals, and instantly book
appointments online. Access to all of HomeAdvisor's resources is
free for homeowners, with no membership or fees required.
HomeAdvisor is based in Golden,
Colo., and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:
IACI).
Contact:
Build.com
Megan Hoffman,
Public Relations Specialist
pr@build.com
530-961-9482
HomeAdvisor
Steffanie Finkiewicz,
Public Relations Manager
SFinkiewicz@homeadvisor.com
303-963-8030
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SOURCE Build.com