Open the app, tap “Post a job,” describe what you need in your own words (or use our AI assistant), set your budget, add photos if helpful, and publish. Local pros will send you requests within minutes.

How are pros verified?

Every pro on RealPro.one passes a background check, identity verification, and proof of insurance before they can accept jobs. You’ll see verified badges on their profiles.

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Payments are handled securely in-app. You agree on a price with your pro, pay through RealPro.one, and receive a digital invoice. We never share your card details with pros.

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Yes. Once your pro is hired and on the way, you can see their live location on a map — so you always know when they’ll arrive.

What if I need to cancel?

You can cancel a job before a pro is hired at no charge. After hiring, cancellation policies depend on how far along the job is — details are shown in the app before you confirm.

Is RealPro.one free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download for homeowners. You only pay for the services you hire. Pros pay a small platform fee on completed jobs.

Trust & Safety1 min read

5 Signs a Home Service Pro Is Actually Verified

RealPro.one TeamJuly 15, 2026

"Verified" is one of the most overused words on the internet. On some platforms it just means someone typed in an email address. When you're letting a stranger into your home, you deserve a higher bar. Here are five signs that a professional has genuinely been vetted.

1. Identity is confirmed, not assumed

Real verification starts with confirming a person is who they say they are — a government ID checked against their profile. If a platform can't tell you how it confirms identity, treat the badge as decorative.

2. A background check actually happened

A meaningful vetting process includes a background screen before the pro can accept jobs. On RealPro.one this is a requirement, not an upsell, and it happens before a pro can ever send you a request.

Illustration of a background check: a report with a fingerprint, a magnifying glass, and a green verified checkmark — Genuine vetting means an identity and background check on file.

3. Reviews come only from completed jobs

Fake reviews are cheap. Reviews tied to real, completed, paid jobs are not. If ratings can only be left by customers who actually hired and paid a pro through the platform, they're far harder to game.

4. Proof of insurance is on file

Insurance protects you if something goes wrong during the work. A verified pro should have current coverage documented — not a vague promise that they're "fully insured."

5. There's a trust team behind the badge

Verification isn't a one-time event. A real trust and safety team monitors activity, responds to reports, and can remove bad actors quickly. The badge means something because someone stands behind it.

Illustration of a trust and safety support agent wearing a headset beside a large shield with a checkmark — A real trust and safety team stands behind every verified badge.

When all five of these are true, "verified" stops being marketing and starts being a real layer of protection for your home and your money.

1. Identity is confirmed, not assumed

2. A background check actually happened

3. Reviews come only from completed jobs

4. Proof of insurance is on file

5. There's a trust team behind the badge

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