Guide on your on demand app for home services

 

The growth of the ride-hailing and distribution industry-inspired business people to pursue other industries as well. The on-demand industry penetrated into the homes of consumers offering substitutes for traditional home chores. Consequently, home transport apps like Uber are evolving with a range of subcategories.

It’s high time this supply and demand needs a bridge. Entrepreneurs and ideas are inseparable, especially if the idea is worth billions. The idea isn’t entirely new, but when the market forecasts a CAGR of 53%, modifications to the concept can help one reap revenue. The idea is simple. What is the one-stop destination for people to book cabs, order pizza, or shop accessories? It is inevitably smartphones. Providing on-demand services with an Uber-like Home services app is a significant buzz around the on-demand app communities.

Are you ready to launch an on-demand home services app? This blog caters to all your needs, from the services you need to the multiple revenue models you need to integrate.

What are the things to consider before initiating app development?

 Many entrepreneurs fail to generate answers to this step and end up developing an outdated product. By having a clear visualization of the end product, you can eliminate various hurdles down the way. You need answers for four simple questions to get a clear picture on developing a home services app. Let’s discuss them here,

Who are my target audience?: One of the fundamental questions, to begin with, is identifying the right target audience. Every feature and functionality of your app is aimed towards the satisfaction of your buyer persona. Setting goals and working towards it is easy if you can answer this question.

How can my app stand apart?: If you can answer this question, you can distinguish your app from others and prevent it from being just another app. No user expects an app precisely similar to the existing app. By making your app stand apart, you enhance its success rate and sustainability.

Who are the top rivals in the market?: In simpler terms, your competitors are the gateway to success. The opponents in the market make your work simple. All you need to do is identify their flaws and provide a better app to the local audience.

What are my business needs?: You can avoid running out of funds or resources if you analyze your business requirements beforehand. Right from the tech-stack needed to the overall budget, equip yourselves with the resources required to sail past the app development with ease.

 

People need expert service providers for so many household chores. Some of the services worth considering include,

• Electrical repair services
• Electronic appliance repair services
• Plumbing services
• Painting services
• Pest control services
• Car maintenance services
• Fitness services
• Air Conditioning repair services

And many more.

What are the features to integrate into the platform?

 As mentioned earlier, on-demand home services app development can be quite challenging, especially if you do not have a clear picture. You need to develop three separate entities, including

• User app
• Service provider app
• Admin panel

Let’s look at the features of these apps here,

Advanced features of User app: 

Search and filter: An on-demand home services platform houses numerous services under its belt. For people to identify their services instantly, a search option is necessary. Moreover, multiple filter options can help them narrow down their search.

In-app chat/call: Users can communicate with service providers and provide them special instructions regarding the work either through chat or over the call. This way, both users and professionals get to know the type of services required.

Schedule for later: Besides the instant booking features, users should have the option of booking service providers in the future. This way, people needing routine services can avail of them hassle-free.

Real-time tracking: Users can track the service providers in real-time, thereby knowing the estimated time of their arrival for services.

Advanced features of Service provider app:

 Upload documents for verification: Service providers can upload the necessary documents for the admin’s approval.

Availability toggle: To avoid inconvenience to both parties, service providers can switch between their availability with the aid of this toggle feature.

Managing hourly prices: Service providers can set their hourly rates based on their convenience. The algorithm matches users with service providers based on their budget and hourly prices.

Push notifications: The app reminds service providers of the upcoming bookings and enables them to accept/reject requests in the form of push notifications.

Advanced features of Admin panel:

God’s eye view: The admin can monitor all the activity of the app from a single place.

Manage transactions: The admin manages users’ payments and transfers them to the service professionals after the necessary commission cut-down.