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For contractors & tradesHomeowners, property managers and realtors post projects on Genie. Take a spot, send a professional itemized quote, get the contract signed in the app — and get paid directly by your client.
Build a clear, professional quote on your phone in minutes. Clients compare quotes side by side — the clearest one usually wins.
Every quote shows ✓ badges for what you have on file — so homeowners can trust you before you even meet.
The client picks an option and signs with their name; you countersign. Ontario requires a written agreement for renovation work over $50 — Genie writes it for you.
Split the job into stages. Mark a stage done with photos, the client approves it, and that payment is due to you.
Working with a property manager or realtor? They can send every quote to the owner or their client in one link. The owner approves the option they want — and you get a faster yes.
| Genie project leads | |
|---|---|
| Lead fee | $25–$249 + HST, one time, based on job size — shown before you take a spot |
| Commission on the job | 0% — the client pays you directly |
| Monthly subscription | None |
| Quotes, contracts, change orders, invoices | Included |
| Competition | Max 6 pros per project; you have 24 hours to quote |
Lead fees are final once you take a spot. Genie connects homeowners with independent contractors and does not collect or hold project payments.
Each lead has a one-time fee based on the size of the job — from $25 for small jobs up to $249 for large renovations, plus HST. You see the fee before you take a spot. Up to 6 pros can take a spot on each project.
No. Genie charges the lead fee only. The client pays you directly — e-transfer, cheque or your own payment link — and you keep 100% of the job.
No. There is no membership or monthly fee for project leads. You only pay when you choose to take a lead.
Not for project leads. Project pros need at least $2 million commercial general liability insurance, a registered business and a trade licence where your trade requires one, plus an owner ID check. A background check is required only if you also want on-demand jobs, where Genie sends pros into homes at a fixed price.
An itemized quote: your line items (quantity × price), up to three options such as Good / Better / Best, HST, the total, the deposit, your start date, duration and warranty, what is and isn’t included, and ✓ badges for your insurance, business number, HST number and licence.
The client picks an option and signs in the app, then you countersign. The contract lists the work, price, taxes, payment schedule, start date and the client’s rights under Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act. Any change to the work or price goes through a change order the client signs first.
Directly by the client. You add stages to your quote (for example Demo & rough-in, Tile & finish); when you mark a stage done with photos and the client approves it, that payment is due to you. You record payments you receive, and Genie keeps the invoice and receipts up to date.
You choose. Ontario recommends deposits of no more than 10% of the project total, so Genie suggests 10% by default.
Yes. A property manager or realtor can send all the quotes to the owner or their client with one link; the owner approves the option they want, and the manager then signs with the pro in the app.
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