Reference entries (6)
- reference Directory platforms (Angi, HomeStars, Houzz) rent the customer relationship — the cleanest "rented vs. owned" pitch
- reference HomeStars BBB profile (Canada): pattern of fake leads, billing after cancellation, reviews held to subscription status
- reference Angi BBB complaints: 1,800+ in recent years; class actions alleging deceptive billing and lead misrepresentation
- reference Contractor cost per booked customer through Angi can exceed $2,500 (Contractor Marketing Pros)
- reference Angi Form 8-K, Jan 7 2026: ~350 employee workforce reduction (12.5% of ~2,800), $70M–$80M expected annual savings
- reference Angi (NASDAQ: ANGI) revenue: $1.76B (2022, +9%), $1.36B (2023, -23.0%), $1.19B (2024, -12.8%) per SEC filings
