Home remodeling and design platform Houzz has launched Houzz Pro, an all-in-one software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that brings together local marketing features with easy-to-use business software that enables home remodeling design and construction pros to manage their entire project and client lifecycle in one place.
The Houzz Pro software and a new, dedicated mobile app allows professionals to manage all of their business activities and client communication from anywhere, at any time.
“Now, more than ever, home building and remodeling pros are asking for tools that will help them run profitably and efficiently, and deliver an amazing client experience,” said Alon Cohen, Houzz cofounder and president. “Houzz Pro was born from listening to feedback from our pro community, and it is important to us that this powerful solution is both affordable and easy-to-use. We understand pros in our community are facing new challenges with COVID-19 and, given these unique demands, we are providing the software to all our existing pro subscribers as part of their subscription.”
The software includes a built-in messaging tool that supports and unifies real-time chat and email communication with clients, including photos and document sharing, payment requests, invoices, change orders and timelines, so pros can stay connected with clients from the office, home or in the field. The tool tracks the entire communication history, including client approvals and key activities. A client dashboard includes a graphic project timeline showing key milestones and phases, daily logs providing detailed project updates, as well as communication history and shared documents. The software also includes integrated lead management and estimate creation tools; the ability to create, send and track change orders and an online payment syste.
The app is available on iOS and Android for Houzz Pro subscribers.
