Shwaber
For service pros

Win more jobs.
Keep more money. Get paid same-day.

No buying leads. No bidding blind. No chasing invoices. Every job arrives pre-scoped with the budget shown up front — you bid your way and get paid the day you finish. Free to join. You only pay a small fee when you actually win.

Join as a pro — freeSee what you keep
No pay-per-lead Budget shown up front Same-day payouts
Keep more of every job

Keep 88% — or more.

Most platforms charge you for leads whether you win or lose. Shwaber doesn't. Browsing and bidding are free; a small fee applies only on jobs you win.

$250
$50$2,000
Standard · keep 88%
$220
12% fee, only when you win
With Pro · keep 95%
$238
as low as 5% on Pro Gold

You pay nothing to browse or bid — a fee applies only on jobs you actually win. No per-lead charges, win or lose.

Free to browse and bid

Look at every job in your categories and bid as often as you like. You never pay to get in front of a customer.

Pay only when you win

A flat 12% comes out of the job when it's complete — not before, and never on jobs you don't get.

Pay even less on Pro

Shwaber Pro drops your rate to 7% (Silver) or 5% (Gold) — so more of every job stays with you.

Why pros choose Shwaber

Built around your bottom line.

Every part of Shwaber is designed to put more money in your pocket and more control in your hands.

Never waste a bid

Every job is pre-scoped with the budget disclosed up front. No blind quoting, no driving across town to price a job that was never real.

Get paid the day you finish

The customer's payment is secured in escrow before you start. Mark the job complete and funds land in your bank or debit card — same day.

Bid your way

Accept the asking price, counter with a fixed fee, or propose hourly plus a cap. Set your own prices and win on value, not just speed.

Real customers, not tire-kickers

Because the money is escrowed at acceptance, every job is a committed buyer — higher close rates and far fewer no-shows.

Trust that wins work

Earn the Safety Seal (ID, background, and insurance verified) and customers pick you with confidence. Stand out from the crowd.

A reputation that compounds

Ratings and repeat customers build your profile over time, so you rely less on chasing new leads and more on your name.

A better deal for pros

Shwaber vs. the lead-buying model.

How a job on Shwaber compares to the typical home-services lead platform.

ShwaberTypical lead platforms
Cost to see a jobFreePay per lead
Charged if you loseNeverOften
Budget shown before you bidAlwaysRarely
Payment guaranteedHeld in escrowYou invoice & chase
Payout speedSame dayDays to weeks
How you winPrice, quality, speedWhoever calls fastest

Comparison reflects common practices across pay-per-lead home-services platforms.

Pros are growing here

Less hustle for leads. More time on the job.

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Cost to bid on a job
Same-day
Typical payout speed
5%
Lowest take rate (Pro Gold)
“I stopped buying leads that went nowhere. Here I only spend time on jobs I can actually win, and the budget's right there.”
Andre P.Handyman
“Getting paid the same day changed my cash flow completely. No more invoicing and waiting two weeks.”
Lina M.Cleaning
“Customers are already committed when I show up. My close rate is way higher than the lead sites I used before.”
Tomás R.Lawn & landscaping
Shwaber Pro

Serious about volume? Pay even less.

A membership for established pros — lower take rate, automatic referrals, priority on bids, and boosted placement.

Pro Silver

7%take rate
from $19.99/mo · down from 12%
  • Automatic referrals on completed jobs
  • Priority response on bids and support
  • Concierge support for payments and disputes

Pro Gold

Best value
5%take rate
from $29.99/mo · our lowest rate
  • Everything in Silver
  • Boosted placement and recommendations
  • Max take-home on every job you win
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Pro FAQ

The questions pros ask first.

What does it cost to join?

Nothing. Creating a pro account, browsing jobs, and bidding are all free. You only pay a fee when you win and complete a job.

How much is the fee?

A flat 12% of the completed job is deducted when it's done. Shwaber Pro members pay less — 7% on Silver and 5% on Gold.

When and how do I get paid?

The customer's payment is held in escrow when they accept your bid. Once you mark the job complete, funds are released the same day to your linked bank account or debit card.

How is this different from buying leads?

You never pay just to contact a customer or submit a bid, and you're never charged for jobs you don't win. The budget is visible before you bid, so you only invest time where it pays off.

Can I set my own prices?

Yes. Accept the asking price, counter with your own fixed fee, or propose an hourly rate with a cap. You control what you charge and which categories and areas you serve.

What do I need to get verified?

To earn the Safety Seal you'll pass ID verification, a background check, and liability-insurance verification. Verified pros stand out on bids and win more work.

Start winning better jobs.

Joining is free and takes a few minutes. Browse open jobs in your area today — you only pay when you win.

Join as a pro — free