Phase 1 – Understanding Your Home Project | ReConto

Before any project starts, get clear on what you really want.

You, your provider and AI work together from the start: you write idea, AI asks questions, provider suggests improvements, you adjust in collaboration until reaching complete description that everyone understands and formally approves.

❌ The Pain

  • "I want to remodel the kitchen" is too vague—each provider understands something different
  • Quotes range from $5K to $25K and you don't know why such difference
  • You don't know what questions to ask or what details are important
  • You end up choosing the cheapest without knowing if they included everything
  • Months later: "that wasn't included"

"Without clarity at the start, there will be surprises at the end."

🤖 The Solution

  • You write initial idea (can be vague: 'fix bathroom')
  • AI asks questions: 'Leak? Change tiles? Just paint?'
  • Provider sees drafts, suggests technical improvements
  • YOU + PROVIDER + AI collaborate: comment, adjust, AI generates new version
  • Repeat until BOTH (you and provider) formally approve

"3-way collaboration = Solid agreement from the start."

✅ The Result

  • More accurate and comparable quotes
  • Fewer surprises during construction
  • Better communication from the start
  • Organized history of what you requested
  • Confidence when making decisions

Well-planned project = Less stress later.

How the AI Agent Helps You Step by Step

Step 1: You write your initial idea

Can be simple: "fix the bathroom" or "replace the roof"

Step 2: AI asks questions

What specifically? Is there a leak? Complete renovation? Just cosmetic? Urgent or can you wait?

Step 3: Provider joins the conversation

Provider sees your drafts and suggests technical improvements: "Consider changing valves too to avoid future problems"

Step 4: 3-way collaboration until perfect

YOU + PROVIDER + AI comment, adjust together. AI generates new versions with changes from both. Repeat until description is complete and clear for BOTH. Saves last 5 versions.

Step 5: Formal approval from both parties

When YOU AND PROVIDER formally approve the final description, it becomes solid foundation for the contract. Both know exactly what will be done.

Homeowner defining a home project

You, Your Provider, and AI—All 3 Collaborate to Perfect Agreement

It's not just you with AI. Provider participates FROM THE START: 1) You write initial idea (vague is fine). 2) AI asks key questions. 3) Provider sees drafts, suggests technical improvements. 4) YOU + PROVIDER + AI comment, adjust together. 5) AI generates new version with changes from both. 6) Repeat until YOU AND PROVIDER formally approve. Result: complete description both understand perfectly—solid agreement from the start. Fewer surprises, fewer arguments, better results.

Clarify Your Idea

Write freely about what you want. You don't need to know exact terms.


Organize Your Priorities

Decide what matters most: speed, budget, style, durability, or convenience.

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AI-Guided Suggestions

Get smarter ways to describe your needs or explore options.


Share Clearly With Providers

Use your summary when hiring or getting estimates.

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How Phase 1 – Understanding Works

  1. 1

    Write your idea in simple words: what you want to improve or fix

  2. 2

    Add details such as colors, materials, preferences, or inspiration

  3. 3

    ReConto suggests improvements or clearer ways to express your idea

  4. 4

    You organize your priorities: timeline, budget, quality, or convenience

  5. 5

    You save a clear summary to use in the next phases

Understanding phase examples

Examples of How Homeowners Use This Phase

  • Planning a kitchen makeover but unsure what style to choose

  • Wanting a backyard upgrade but needing to define priorities

  • Thinking about repainting but trying to decide between colors and finishes

  • Needing small repairs but wanting to describe them clearly

Why This Phase Matters More Than People Think

Most homeowners start projects by calling someone right away. But when you do that without being clear on your needs, the provider becomes the one defining your project. That can lead to misunderstandings, unexpected costs, or results that don't match what you pictured.

Taking a few minutes to think, write, and organize your ideas gives you control.
Instead of reacting, you guide the project. You decide what matters. And providers appreciate it—they can give you better and more accurate answers when they know what you're looking for.

Clarity Gives You Better Estimates and Smoother Conversations

When you clearly explain what you want, providers can respond with realistic timelines, fair pricing, and honest expectations. This reduces surprises later and improves the entire experience for both sides.

A good project starts with a clear idea. ReConto helps you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Just describe your idea in plain language—ReConto guides you so you don’t need to know technical terms.

ReConto organizes your ideas, photos and priorities in one place so you can share a clear brief. AI also helps you write the description in complete, professional language so every provider understands the same scope.

Yes. Projects evolve. You can edit your priorities, photos and notes anytime without starting from scratch.

No. You decide what to share and when. Keep everything private until you’re ready to invite providers.