Handoff

Handoff is a comprehensive, AI-driven software solution designed specifically for residential construction businesses, including remodelers, handymen, and fix-and-flip investors. It aims to automate and streamline the entire operational workflow, from initial client contact to final payment. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Handoff empowers contractors to create highly accurate and detailed project estimates in seconds, significantly reducing administrative time and increasing the chances of winning bids.

The platform's core is its powerful AI Estimator, which can generate itemized cost breakdowns from simple project descriptions, or even by analyzing uploaded files like architectural drawings, photos, and other documents. This is complemented by an integrated AI Agent, a personal assistant that helps manage back-office tasks. Handoff is more than just an estimating tool; it's a complete business management suite that provides everything a contractor needs to grow their business efficiently.

How to use Handoff

Using Handoff is designed to be a simple, three-step process to transform your operations:

1. Describe Your Project: Start by entering a description of the construction or remodeling project. You can also upload relevant files such as drawings, photos of the site, or specification sheets. The AI analyzes this information to understand the full scope of work.
2. Generate an AI Estimate: With a single click, Handoff's AI processes the information and generates a detailed, accurate estimate. This estimate includes localized material and labor costs, ensuring the numbers are relevant to your specific area. You can review and adjust the estimate as needed.
3. Send Proposal and Get Paid: Once the estimate is finalized, Handoff automatically generates a professional, winning proposal. You can send this to your client directly from the platform. The system also handles digital invoicing, payment processing, and even offers homeowner financing options to help close deals faster.

Core Features of Handoff

• Instant AI Estimates: Generate detailed, accurate estimates for residential projects in seconds from text descriptions, drawings, photos, or other files.
• AI Agent & Assistant: A personal AI assistant to help run your back-office, accessible throughout the app.
• AI Proposal Generation: Automatically create professional and persuasive proposals that are proven to win jobs.
• Client Management (CRM): A centralized system to store and manage all client information, project history, and communications.
• Project Management: Keep all project-related documents, including estimates, proposals, change orders, invoices, notes, and files, organized in one place.
• Digital Invoicing & Payments: Send digital invoices and get paid faster with integrated payment processing for credit cards and ACH transfers.
• Homeowner Financing Options: Offer financing to clients directly on proposals to increase deal closure rates.
• File Management: Organize all project-related files, such as drawings and photos, for easy access and use in estimate generation.
• QuickBooks Integration: Seamlessly connect with QuickBooks to streamline your accounting processes.

Use Cases for Handoff

Handoff is ideal for various professionals in the residential construction industry:

• Remodelers: Quickly create estimates for kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, or whole-home projects. Manage multiple projects, track change orders, and communicate with clients efficiently to grow the business without increasing overhead.
• Handymen: Bid on larger, more complex jobs with confidence. The accurate AI estimator ensures that no costs are overlooked, allowing for profitable pricing on a wide range of repair and installation tasks.
• Fix and Flip Investors: Instantly assess the potential cost of renovating a property. This allows for quick evaluation of investment opportunities and helps in securing funding by providing detailed and professional budget reports.

Advantages of Handoff

Handoff provides a significant competitive edge by allowing contractors to work on their business, not just in it. Key advantages include:

• Time Savings: Automates the tedious process of estimating, saving users an average of 14 hours per week.
• Increased Profitability: Accurate bidding and efficient operations lead to higher profit margins and an average of $85k in additional annual profit for users.
• Higher Close Rates: Fast, professional proposals and financing options result in a 40% increase in closed deals.
• Accuracy and Confidence: Utilizes localized cost data from top suppliers, giving contractors confidence in their numbers.
• Accessibility: As a web and mobile app (iOS & Android), it allows you to create estimates and manage your business from anywhere, even on-site with a client.

Pricing and Plans

Handoff offers a 7-day free trial on all plans. Pricing is structured to be simple and affordable for businesses of all sizes.

• Starter Plan: Ideal for businesses new to AI estimating. Priced at $49/month (or $39/month when billed annually). Includes AI estimating, CRM, AI proposals, invoicing, and support for 1 user.
• Business Plan: A complete AI automation toolkit for established businesses. Priced at $149/month. Includes all Starter features plus the AI Agent, estimate generation from files, homeowner financing options, advanced support, and includes 3 users. Additional users can be added for $20/user/month.

The platform also features competitive payment processing fees: 2.85% for credit cards and 1% for ACH transfers (with a $10 cap).