Leaving HomeAdvisor in Maryland?
Your HomeAdvisor Shared-lead marketplace + monthly Pro subscription minimum. setup is probably costing you $16,788/year in lead fees and subscriptions for 48 closed jobs at Maryland's median project values. AskBaily's 12% take-rate on the same volume runs roughly $345,600/year — a $-328,812 annual delta. Here's how $MD MHIC-licensed Maryland contractors are migrating.
Maryland licensing fit
AskBaily verifies your Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), Department of Labor credentials live at match-time — not from a self-reported signup form from six months ago. Maryland MHIC enforces a Home Improvement Guaranty Fund that reimburses homeowners up to $30K per claim — AskBaily matches only contractors in active Guaranty Fund standing.Our matching engine understands this and won't surface a scope outside your license class.
Primary Maryland metro coverage: Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring. Smaller metros have narrower partner pools but still route homeowners to 1 verified match per job.
The 5-step migration
1. Apply at /for-pros/recruit/maryland
3-minute application. We verify your MD MHIC license class, bond, and insurance live against Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), Department of Labor. No credit check, no subscription fee at signup.
2. Export your HomeAdvisor lead history (last 90 days)
From your HomeAdvisor pro dashboard, export lead history including trade, project size, and close rate. We use this to calibrate match density and understand your service mix.
3. Run a 30-90 day pilot — both platforms active
Keep your HomeAdvisor subscription running. Start accepting AskBaily matches in parallel. Compare actual close rates, actual unit economics, and actual homeowner quality side-by-side.
4. Audit with /tools/lead-spend-audit
Paste your HomeAdvisor monthly spend into the tool. Get the true per-closed-customer CAC vs AskBaily's 12% take-rate on closes. Shareable URL you can send to your accountant.
5. File HomeAdvisor cancellation notice and migrate full-time
12-month Pro subscription; 30-day cancel but billed through cycle end.. File written notice per your contract, finish out any remaining paid-for leads, and migrate 100% to AskBaily. Most Maryland migrations close within 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
How much does HomeAdvisor actually cost Maryland contractors per year?
On a median Maryland kitchen remodel (~$60,000) a contractor closing 4 jobs per month from HomeAdvisor leads pays roughly $16,788 per year in lead fees + subscriptions. That's a true per-closed-customer CAC of $263. Our /tools/lead-spend-audit runs the math against your actual invoice.
Does AskBaily work with MD MHIC-licensed Maryland contractors?
Yes — we verify Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), Department of Labor license class live at the moment of match. Every Maryland partner in our network is MD MHIC-active, bonded per state statute, and insurance-verified via ACORD 25 re-check. Maryland MHIC enforces a Home Improvement Guaranty Fund that reimburses homeowners up to $30K per claim — AskBaily matches only contractors in active Guaranty Fund standing.
What's the annual cost difference between HomeAdvisor and AskBaily in Maryland?
Apples-to-apples, 4 closes/month on median Maryland projects: HomeAdvisor = ~$16,788/year (lead fees + $349/mo subscription). AskBaily = ~$345,600/year (12% take-rate on closes only, no lead fees). Net delta: $-328,812/year. Your actual math varies by close rate and project mix.
Can I run AskBaily in parallel with HomeAdvisor before cancelling?
Yes. Recommended 30-90 day pilot. Keep your HomeAdvisor subscription active, apply to AskBaily at /for-pros/recruit/maryland, and compare unit economics. Most Maryland contractors decide within 60 days. AskBaily requires no subscription or lock-in — just 30 days notice in writing if you want to leave.
Which Maryland metros does AskBaily cover?
Primary match density in Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring. We have active partners in every MD zip that passes MD MHIC verification, but partner depth varies — the top metros have 5-15+ verified GCs per service category, smaller metros have 1-3. /for-pros/recruit/maryland lists the current Maryland partner count.
What happens to my HomeAdvisor reviews if I migrate?
Reviews left on HomeAdvisor stay on HomeAdvisor — we cannot export them. Contractors migrating typically ask past clients (the ones whose phone numbers they kept) to leave a review on AskBaily after a new project closes. This builds an AskBaily-owned review set rather than borrowing reputation from a platform you're leaving.
How is AskBaily different from just another Shared-lead marketplace + monthly Pro subscription minimum. platform?
AskBaily charges zero lead fees. Zero contact fees. Zero subscriptions. We earn a tiered take-rate (8-15%) only when you close a job — lower tier for higher volume. Read our full fee schedule on /transparency. Our /why-not-shared-leads page explains why the shared-lead model structurally can't align platform + contractor + homeowner incentives, and why exclusive-match is the only fix.
What's the HomeAdvisor (an Angi Inc. brand) cancellation process?
12-month Pro subscription; 30-day cancel but billed through cycle end.. Check your HomeAdvisor agreement for the specific notice window and auto-renewal date. We recommend running AskBaily in parallel during notice to avoid a coverage gap on leads you're already paying for.