How OtterQuote Works for Contractors

No cold calls. No door knocking. Just contract-ready projects delivered to your inbox — you pay only when you win.

Step 1

Apply in 60 Seconds

Your email address is all you need to get started. We send you a magic link — click it and you're in. No lengthy application, no waiting room, no callbacks.

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Step 2

Build Your Profile

Add your business information, upload your insurance certificates, define your service area, and upload your contract template. Your profile is what homeowners see when comparing contractors — make it count. You complete it at your own pace.

Step 3

Get Approved

We review your profile to confirm licensing and insurance are in order. We make your research easy by gathering licensing, insurance, and review information all in one place for homeowners. Most approvals happen within 1–2 business days. Once approved, you start receiving opportunities matched to your service area and trades.

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Step 4

Browse & Bid

See opportunities matched to your service area and the trades you handle. Each opportunity includes the project details, aerial measurements, and the insurance estimate — when available — so you know exactly what you're bidding on. Submit your bid with full pricing transparency — you see the exact platform fee before you submit. For insurance RCV projects, auto-bid lets your bid go in automatically at the RCV amount with your standard terms.

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Step 5

Win the Contract

When a homeowner selects you, the contract is sent to both of you for signature right here on our platform. You sign first, the homeowner signs second. Once both parties have signed, you receive the completed contract, the loss sheet, and trade-specific aerial measurements. Homeowners can pick out colors and materials on our platform — some may need to finalize selections in person. The homeowner's contact information is released the moment the contract is fully signed. Show up ready to start work.

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Step 6

Complete & Grow

Deliver great work. Build your reputation on the platform. Every completed project strengthens your profile and helps you stand out to homeowners comparing contractors. The more projects you complete, the more your track record speaks for you.

What You Receive When You Win

Every contract-ready project package includes everything you need to show up and start work.

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Signed Contract

Your own agreement, signed by the homeowner right here on our platform. Fully enforceable from day one.

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Insurance Estimate

The homeowner's loss sheet with an AI-parsed line-item summary. No digging through Xactimate pages. Included when available.

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Aerial Measurements

Trade-specific aerial measurements — accurate square footage, pitch, and facet data for your trade. Included when available.

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Material & Color Selections

Homeowners can pick out colors and materials right on our platform. Some may need to finalize selections in person — you'll know before you arrive.

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Homeowner Contact Info

Name, phone, and email — released the moment the contract is signed. You have 48 hours to make initial contact.

What Does It Cost?

You only pay when you win. There are no subscriptions, no monthly fees, and no pay-per-click charges.

5% Platform Fee 5% of the signed contract value — that's it. You see the exact amount in the bid form before you submit.

The fee is outcome-based — you only pay when a homeowner signs your contract. No monthly subscriptions, no upfront costs.

Ready to Grow Your Business?

Apply in 60 seconds. No upfront cost. Start receiving opportunities the moment you're approved.