How It Works

Contractor Matching Process

How CRA intelligently matches homeowners with the right contractors based on geography, service category, and responsiveness.

Lead Routing Logic

Every project request follows our intelligent routing system to ensure the best match.

1

Territory Owner First

If a territory owner exists for that service category and ZIP code, the lead goes to them first.

Priority: Highest

Instant notification

2

Top Contractors

If no territory owner, route to top 3 approved contractors serving that area based on performance.

Priority: Standard

All notified simultaneously

3

Escalation

If no response within window, escalate to backup contractor pool.

Priority: Lower

After 15 min no response

Response Priority System

How contractor response speed affects visibility and lead flow.

< 5 Minutes

Highest Priority

+10 points to ranking

< 15 Minutes

Standard Priority

+5 points to ranking

> 15 Minutes

Lower Ranking

-5 points from ranking

No Response

Priority Penalty

-15 points + escalate

Performance Levels

Higher performance contractors appear higher in search and matching results.

Elite

80+ score

Preferred

60-79 score

Standard

40-59 score

Probation

<40 score

Local Hero Integration

When available, Local Hero contractors are prioritized in every match.

Top-Performing Professionals First

Local Hero contractors represent the top 1% of professionals in the CRA network. They are recognized for:

  • Exceptional customer feedback
  • Consistently fast response times
  • High project completion rates
  • Professional standards

AI Receptionist Integration

The Instant Match system works seamlessly with our AI Receptionist technology:

  • Phone calls from homeowners automatically create project requests
  • AI captures all project details during the conversation
  • Contractors receive instant notifications
  • No homeowner inquiry is ever missed

Homeowner Benefits

  • Fast connections to qualified contractors
  • Verified and licensed professionals
  • Multiple contractor options to compare
  • Access to project planning resources

Contractor Benefits

  • Qualified homeowner opportunities
  • Priority lead notifications
  • Directory visibility
  • Local Hero recognition opportunities

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