est. 2020
17,000+ Atlanta homeowners
Atlanta's front porch
for finding trusted home pros.
Neighbors pointing neighbors to home pros they actually trust. No cold ads, no guessing.
Meet the community at our monthly Shmooze meetup.
The problem
Hiring someone you can trust shouldn't feel like a gamble.
You need a plumber, a roofer, an electrician. So you start searching, and the worry creeps in: names you've never heard of, reviews you can't trust, and no real way to know who will actually show up.
Good local businesses feel it too. They do honest work, then get buried under paid ads by strangers who simply outspent them.
How the Shmooze solves it
Neighbors vouching for neighbors, not algorithms.
It started as neighbors swapping honest recommendations. Today it's a vetted network where trust is the whole point.
Every pro is vouched for
Businesses earn their spot through a real community that has hired them and stands behind them, not by buying the top ad slot. If they're listed here, they've been vetted.
We match you with one pro
Tell us what you need and our concierge connects you with the right certified pro for the job. No sifting through pages, no cold-calling ten strangers.
Accountability is built in
These businesses answer to the same community you're part of. Their reputation here is worth far more than any single job, so they show up and do it right.
More than a directory
What you get inside the Shmooze.
A living community of 17,000+ Atlanta homeowners and the local businesses they trust.
Recommendations you can trust
Real answers from real neighbors who have actually hired the pro you're considering.
Fast, personal matches
Skip the research. Ask once and get pointed straight to the right certified business.
Member-only deals
Certified pros bring the Shmooze community exclusive offers you won't find anywhere else.
Support local, every time
Every job you book keeps your money with an Atlanta small business that gives back.
An active daily community
Advice, referrals, and neighbors helping neighbors, posting all day long.
Events and meetups
Get to know the real people behind the businesses at regular community gatherings.
Real reviews
Don't just take our word for it.
Real voices from the Shmooze community, and real Google reviews of the pros we vouch for.
“It really helps bridge the gap between property owners and contractors.”
“It really is a good community where everyone helps each other out.”
“Being Shmooze Certified has helped us build trust and receive meaningful referrals.”
And the pros we vouch for? Homeowners love them too.
Join the neighborhood
17,000+ Atlanta neighbors are already inside.
The heart of the Shmooze lives in our Facebook group, where homeowners trade recommendations, ask for help, and find the pros they trust every single day. It's free to join.
Join the Facebook group
Good questions
Frequently asked.
Yes. Finding a pro, requesting a concierge match, and hiring through the Shmooze are always free for homeowners. You never pay us anything.
Every business is Shmooze Certified through our community. They're vouched for by neighbors who have worked with them, and we look at their track record before they earn a spot in the registry.
Metro Atlanta and the surrounding neighborhoods. When you request a match, we point you to pros who actually cover your area.
Usually within a day. Our concierge routes your request to the right certified pro quickly, so you're not left waiting or chasing anyone down.
Plumbers, electricians, roofers, HVAC, landscapers, handymen, cleaners, painters, and many more home service trades. Browse the full registry to see who's certified.
Head to the For Businesses page and apply. Applying and getting certified are free. You only ever pay if you choose a paid level for more visibility down the road.
Ready to find someone you can trust?
Tell us what you need and we'll match you with a vetted Atlanta pro, free.