Clear Project Definitions
Collaborate with your providers to define each task using a dedicated chat. Attach photos, documents, and even use ReConto’s AI-powered Virtual Advisor for guidance to ensure a precise scope.
Plan and Manage Home Projects with Confidence
What is the Projects Feature?
The Projects feature empowers you to co-create, plan, and track home projects effectively. From kitchen remodels to roof repairs, ReConto gives you the tools to collaborate seamlessly with your service providers and refine every detail. Whether you’re handling a major upgrade or routine maintenance, ReConto keeps you in control and aligned with your providers.
Built for Seamless Project Collaboration
ReConto PRO makes project management easy by allowing service providers and clients to collaborate directly. Use a dedicated chat, assisted by the Virtual Advisor, to refine project details together, creating clear expectations from the start. Once both parties agree, project details are locked, ensuring a shared understanding of the work to be done and reducing misunderstandings.
Precise Project Definition
Clearly outline tasks with photos, documents, and detailed descriptions. Lock the project scope once you and your provider are aligned to avoid misunderstandings.
Real-Time Collaboration
Use a dedicated chat to communicate updates, ask questions, and make adjustments as needed. Keep all project-related discussions organized and accessible.
Independent AI Guidance
Access 24/7 support from the Virtual Advisor for unbiased advice, cost-effective options, and industry best practices.
And More
Convenient Online Payments
Approve estimates and make secure payments directly through the platform. Track pending, completed, and upcoming payments effortlessly.
Detailed Project Tracking
Receive detailed reports with photos, notes, and GPS-verified updates from your providers. If visits are canceled, get explanations and reschedule easily.
Proactive Notifications
Stay informed with email alerts for upcoming visits, payment reminders, and project updates.
How It Works
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Define the Project Scope: Outline your project goals with photos, documents, and clear descriptions. Use the chat feature to collaborate with your provider until every detail is clear.
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Collaborate and Agree: Refine the project together and lock the details once you’re aligned. This ensures everyone knows what to expect before work begins.
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AI-Powered Planning: Use the Virtual Advisor for guidance on planning, materials, and budgeting. Get impartial advice to refine your project and explore the best options.
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Track Progress in Real Time: Monitor the project status with updates, photos, and reports. Stay informed about each step and address any issues quickly.
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Review and Provide Feedback: Once the project is complete, review the work and provide feedback. Track improvement goals to ensure ongoing quality.
Agreement Lock
Once details are agreed upon, freeze the project description so both parties know exactly what’s expected. This prevents misunderstandings and keeps the project on track.
Real-Time Collaboration
Use chat to address updates and clarify details throughout the project. Keep all conversations organized for easy reference, so all parties stay in sync.
Minimize Rework and Friction
By having a clear, frozen project description, you reduce the chances of rework, miscommunication, and extra costs, leading to smoother projects and happier relationships.
Organized Documentation
Maintain clear records of every project, with all communication, documents, and agreements in one place. This enhances accountability and makes follow-up tasks easier.
Detailed Feedback and Improvement Tracking
Send feedback on specific projects and monitor satisfaction over time. Set improvement goals and agreements to keep so that your providers meet your expectations.
Easy Online Payments
Send estimates, track invoices, and securely accept payments online—all in one platform. This simplifies collections and helps you get paid faster.
Real-Life Use Cases
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Kitchen Remodel: Plan the layout, materials, and timeline with your contractor. Track each step and receive updates to ensure the project stays on track.
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Bathroom Renovation: Define the project with your plumber and builder, lock the details, and use the chat to manage progress and changes.
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Roof Repair: Outline repair needs clearly, get AI guidance on materials, and monitor completion with detailed reports and photos.
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Garden Landscaping: Collaborate with your landscaper to design a new garden layout. Track the work with photos, chat updates, and progress reports.
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Painting Project: Discuss colors, areas to paint, and timelines. Ensure everything is clear before starting, and track each phase of the work.
ReConto’s platform promotes secure, organized, and effective collaboration. Avoid common project pitfalls with a tool that fosters clear expectations, tracks every step, and ensures both homeowners and providers are aligned from start to finish.
Why Home Project Management Is a Challenge
Home maintenance and improvement projects are essential to protect a property’s value, safety, and functionality. However, according to the Houzz Renovation Trends Report 2023, 56% of homeowners experience delays and complications during renovations. Additionally, a study by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies shows that budget and planning issues affect over 30% of residential projects.
The most common reasons home projects fail include:
- Undefined project scope: Changes during the project cause conflicts.
- Poor communication: Misunderstandings between homeowners and providers.
- Cost overruns: Budgets rise due to bad initial planning or last-minute changes.
- Scheduling issues: Delays in appointments, deliveries, or contractor availability.
- Insufficient documentation: Lack of written agreements and progress tracking.
These problems are costly: poorly managed residential projects can exceed the initial budget by 20% to 30% (Angi Research).
How ReConto's Projects Feature Solves These Problems
The ReConto Projects functionality was designed specifically to solve the most common residential project issues:
- Clear project definition: Collaborate with providers from the beginning, using photos, documents, and detailed descriptions. Lock project scope before starting.
- Centralized communication: Use project-specific chats to keep a full history of all conversations.
- Organized document storage: Store estimates, invoices, progress reports, and agreements securely in one place.
- Real-time tracking: Monitor project progress with photos and geotagged reports for full control.
- Payment management: Review, approve, and pay estimates securely online through Stripe, the global leader in payment security.
This minimizes risks of surprises, cost overruns, and disputes, and improves the overall project experience.
Real Benefits of Managing Projects with ReConto
1. More Transparency and Trust
According to Zillow Research, 37% of remodeling issues come from misaligned expectations. ReConto’s detailed project definition and chat history prevent these errors.
2. Better Financial Control
Compare estimates, track payments, and maintain clear financial records to keep your projects within budget and avoid financial risks.
3. Time Savings
Automated reminders, easy access to records, and coordinated tasks can reduce the administrative burden by up to 40% (Modernize Research).
4. Legal Protection
Clear documentation protects both homeowners and providers from legal disputes and miscommunication.
Why Proper Project Organization Matters
Beyond operational efficiency, properly organized home projects have a direct impact on property value: homes with documented improvements and regular maintenance can increase resale value by 10% to 15% (National Association of Realtors).
Proper organization also allows you to:
- Reduce stress and uncertainty during home upgrades.
- Optimize time and long-term costs.
- Enhance your overall living experience.
Manage Your Home Projects with ReConto
Don’t leave your next home improvement project to chance. With ReConto, you can:
- Plan every detail with clarity.
- Collaborate easily with trusted providers.
- Track, document, and control every aspect of your project.
With ReConto, every project becomes a safer, more organized, and more successful experience.
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