Contractor Revenue Authority is built for contractors who want stronger local brand ownership, cleaner routing, and better lead economics over time.
Thumbtack has invested heavily in consumer marketing. Homeowners recognize the brand. The platform has volume. For contractors willing to pay per lead, there's some initial opportunity in that volume.
Thumbtack's pay-per-lead model creates an expensive treadmill. The moment you stop paying, the leads stop. There's no asset building, no local ownership, and intense competition among contractors who all pay to play.
When you own local authority pages, you're building something lasting. Homeowners in your market find YOU directly. Your pages rank in local search. Your brand grows stronger over time instead of vanishing when you stop paying for leads.
CRA's exclusive territory model means you're the only contractor in your trade category for your defined market. Every homeowner inquiry routes to you first. That's fundamentally different from Thumbtack where you're competing against everyone.
Stop paying $30-150 per lead. Start building owned local pages with exclusive territory protection.
Common questions about building owned market position versus paying per lead.