How FindTalents works
From first search to final payout: a protected, two-sided marketplace built around escrow, verification, and real reviews.
Your payment is protected from booking to completion
Customers know funds are not released until they confirm. Talent know the money is secured before they start. Disputes freeze escrow until an admin resolves it.
Book & pay
Customer books and payment is captured into escrow.
Step 1Work happens
Talent performs the job. Both sides message on-platform.
Step 2Mark complete
Talent marks done. Customer gets reminders to confirm.
Step 3Confirm or dispute
Customer confirms, opens a dispute, or auto-release runs after 3 days.
Step 4Payout
Funds release to talent (minus platform fee) or refund to customer.
Step 5
Book & pay
Customer books and payment is captured into escrow.
Step 1Work happens
Talent performs the job. Both sides message on-platform.
Step 2Mark complete
Talent marks done. Customer gets reminders to confirm.
Step 3Confirm or dispute
Customer confirms, opens a dispute, or auto-release runs after 3 days.
Step 4Payout
Funds release to talent (minus platform fee) or refund to customer.
Step 5
Our payment processor handles charges securely. FindTalents never stores raw card numbers.
Customer
Escrow
Held until completion
$200.00
Talent payout
Sample talent
$184.00
Platform fee
+ $16.00
- AC
Customer pays
$200.00 Escrow holds $200.00
Until the customer confirms completion
Platform fee
+ $16.00
TTalent receives $184.00
Sample talent
Payout account
Example: $200.00 job at 8% standard fee. Customer pays the job price into escrow; the platform fee is deducted on payout, not added at checkout. See pricing.
Want the safety details? See our Trust & Safety page.
Hire with confidence
You can search without an account. Sign up when you are ready to message, book, or pay.
Find pros near you
Maria R.
Plumbing · 2.4 mi
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Handyman · 2.4 mi
Review profiles before you book
Maria R.
South Austin · serves within 15 mi
Licensed plumber. Leaks, water heaters, fixture installs, and emergency calls.
Book with escrow protection
Fix kitchen sink leak
Maria R. · Plumbing
Scheduled
Thu, 2:00 PM
Job total
$145.00
Payment is held until you confirm the work is done.
Track the job through completion
The full customer path
- 1
Search and compare pros
Browse by trade, ZIP, or your current location. Filter by distance, ratings, and trust badges. No account required to search.
Verified, insured, and Premium pros rank higher in search results.
- 2
Review profiles before you book
Open a pro's profile to see their bio, rates, reviews, service radius, and badges. Every review is tied to a completed job on the platform.
- 3
Book and fund escrow
Agree on scope, timing, and price, then pay at checkout. Your card is charged and funds are held in escrow before work begins.
Platform fees and any subscription discounts are shown before you commit.
- 4
Stay in touch on-platform
Message the pro in-app, share photos, and track job status. Keeping communication on FindTalents preserves your record if something goes wrong.
- 5
Confirm completion and review
When the work is done, confirm to release escrow or open a dispute. If you do not respond, escrow auto-releases 3 days after the talent marks the job complete.
You and the talent both leave reviews. Reviews are required to fully close the job.
Grow a trusted local business
Join free, verify to stand out, and get paid when jobs complete.
$2,840
Earnings
3
Pending
38
Reviews
New job request
Fix kitchen sink leak · $145 · 2.1 mi away
- 1
Create your talent profile
Add services, rates, photos, and your service area. One account can be both customer and talent with separate reputation scores.
- 2
Verify and connect payouts
Verify your phone, upload ID and insurance for badges, accept the Talent Agreement, and connect how you want to get paid.
Verified and insured pros rank higher and win more bookings.
- 3
Accept jobs with payment already secured
Review incoming requests on your dashboard. When you accept, the customer's payment is already in escrow.
- 4
Do the work and mark complete
Communicate through in-app messaging, perform the job, then mark it complete to start the customer's confirmation window.
- 5
Get paid and build reputation
When the customer confirms (or after the 3-day auto-release window), funds transfer to your connected account minus the platform fee. Strong reviews compound into Premium eligibility.
Negotiate and close in one thread
Custom offer · $145
Kitchen sink leak repair
Early talent may qualify for Founding Talent benefits: reduced fees and complimentary Premium visibility.
More ways to hire and get hired
Beyond direct booking, FindTalents supports postings, custom quotes, subscriptions, and admin-reviewed disputes.
Search free
Browse and compare pros without creating an account.
Real reviews only
Every rating comes from an escrow-completed job on the platform.
Layered verification
Phone, identity, and insurance badges help you choose with more context.
How it works FAQs
See it for yourself
Search pros near you or start offering services with escrow-protected payments.