The Lead Vetting System for HVAC Pros to Boost Visibility & Avoid Bad Customers - Nick Fergis Part 1

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie chats with Nick F.(Nick Fergis), Co-Founder and CEO of Property.com, about how HVAC contractors can grow their business online. They talk about how Property.com connects homeowners with top-rated contractors and how HVAC pros can get free microsites to boost their visibility. Nick explains features like seeing permit history, using smart tools to qualify leads, and even rating customers. They also cover the importance of ethical sales, staying away from bad clients, and how Property.com supports pros across the U.S. with tools to get noticed and win more jobs.

Nick Fergis shares how Property.com helps HVAC pros get more leads by showing their work to local homeowners online. He explains that only top-rated contractors are listed, and they get free microsites to boost their business. Nick talks about tools that show past permits, home info, and which jobs are worth the time. He also explains how pros can rate customers to avoid bad ones. Gary shares stories of tricky jobs and why it helps to know a home’s history. They agree that better tools, planning, and picking good leads can grow a business the right way.

Nick explains how Property.com only lists contractors with strong reviews, helping homeowners find trusted pros. Like having a badge of trust, passing their check gives HVAC techs a free site to show their work. He shares tools that show a home’s past permits, age, and if upgrades are needed, making it easier to plan jobs. Gary adds how this helps avoid bad leads and boosts trust. They remind techs that using smart tools, staying honest, and picking the right jobs helps grow a strong, respected business.

Expect to Learn:

• How top-rated HVAC pros can get listed on Property.com.

• Why having a free microsite helps grow your business.

• How permit and home data can make lead follow-ups smarter.

• Why contractors can now rate customers to avoid bad ones.

• How smart tools and planning lead to better jobs and trust.

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00] - Intro to Property.com and guest Nick Fergis

[02:49] - Free microsites for top-rated HVAC pros

[03:52] - How Property.com helps pros get found

[06:45] - Star rating rules for getting listed

[07:50] - What the free mini-site includes and does

[09:48] - “Max Qualifier” tool for smart lead filtering

[14:13] - Rating customers to avoid problem clients

[17:54] - How some homeowners trick contractors

[19:34] - Current U.S. areas where tools work best

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