Is Smart LV a replacement for Angi Leads / HomeAdvisor?

Yes, but it's a different model. Angi sells shared, short-lived leads that 3-5 contractors compete for. Smart LV builds you owned lead-generation: your website ranks in Google, your GBP ranks in the Map Pack, ythe AI Coworker stack answers after-hours, your CRM nurtures them. You pay flat from $499/mo instead of per-lead fees.

How much does Angi actually cost per booked job?

Public reports (FTC filings, Reddit contractor communities) put Angi Leads at $15-$100 per raw lead, with typical booking rates of 3-10%. That puts real cost-per-booked-job at $150-$1,400+. In 2023, an FTC order required HomeAdvisor — a company owned by Angi Inc. — to pay up to $7.2M to settle charges of deceptive lead-marketing practices.

Can I use both Angi and Smart LV?

Sure — many of our customers run both for a while, then phase out Angi as Smart LV's owned-lead flow ramps up. We don't force you to cancel anything on day one.

How long until Smart LV produces leads?

Website + GBP + the AI Coworker stack is live in 14 days and start capturing leads immediately. Local SEO typically shows measurable ranking improvements in 60-90 days. Paid ads (Growth tier) can produce same-day inquiries.

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Smart LV vs Angi Leads

Stop Renting Leads. Build Your Own Machine.

Angi sells you the same lead as 3–5 competitors for $15–$100 a pop. Smart LV builds you a lead-generation system you own — website, GBP, AI receptionist, CRM — from $499/mo flat. Here's the honest math.

The real math

What a Contractor Actually Pays

Typical small home-services shop, ~20 booked jobs/month. Industry-standard Angi conversion rate (3–10% lead → booking). The cost figures below are general industry estimates / publicly observed ranges (FTC filings and contractor community data), not official pricing from Angi — verify current pricing with the vendor.

Angi Leads (rented)

Avg lead cost$15–$100

Booking rate (shared)3–10%

Cost per booked job$150–$1,400+

20 booked jobs/month$3,000–$28,000

Lead exclusivityNo — shared w/ 3–5 others

Lead ownershipNone — Angi owns them

Stops when you stop payingInstantly

Typical monthly spend: $$$$

Smart LV (owned)

Flat feefrom $499/mo (Level 1)

Cost per booked jobDecreases as ranking grows

20 booked jobs/month$499 flat

Lead exclusivityYes — they called you

Lead ownershipYours forever (CRM + contacts)

Stops when you stop payingSite + GBP keep ranking

IncludesSite, AI, CRM, SEO, reporting

Typical monthly spend: $

Price scale: $ under $500/mo · $$ $500–2K · $$$ $2K–5K · $$$$ $5K+.

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What You Actually Get

	Smart LV	Angi Leads
Lead exclusivity	✓ Yours alone	✗ Shared with 3–5 competitors
Lead quality filter	✓ AI pre-qualifies	~ Minimal — user fills form
Pricing model	Flat monthly	Per-lead (charged even if junk)
Own your website	✓ Yes	✗ No
Own your customer list	✓ Yes (in your CRM)	✗ No — Angi does
Ranks in Google / Maps	✓ Yes — we do SEO	~ Only Angi ranks; you're an entry
AI Coworker — configured stack (24/7)	✓ Configured + operated	✗ Not included
Stops producing when you pause	Site + GBP keep ranking	Leads stop same day
Long-term compounding	✓ Rankings grow over time	✗ Linear spend
Control over messaging	✓ Full	✗ None
Lead-claim refunds	N/A — no per-lead fees	Possible but friction-heavy
FTC enforcement history	None	2023 FTC order — HomeAdvisor (an Angi company), up to $7.2M

Third-party cost estimates from FTC filings, contractor community forums, and public vendor documentation. Verify with your specific market and vendor.

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Honest comparison disclaimer

This comparison reflects publicly reported data as of Q2 2026, including the 2023 FTC order against HomeAdvisor, Inc. — a company owned by Angi Inc. (reported publicly) and contractor reviews on public forums. Angi and HomeAdvisor are trademarks of ANGI Homeservices Inc. / IAC, used here nominatively for comparison purposes. Smart LV has no affiliation, partnership, or endorsement relationship with Angi. Lead pricing, booking rates, and cost estimates are indicative ranges sourced from third-party reporting — your actual costs may vary. Email [email protected] for corrections.