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Real contracting jobs. Reserved payment. Zero lead fees.

Stop doing free estimates for price-shoppers. On The Real Johnson, the price is set before booking and the customer's payment is reserved before work begins. Your trade, your schedule, your reputation.

Why contractors work here

No paying for leads. Jobs on the platform are bookings, not phone numbers. You accept work, not maybes.
Payment reserved before you load the truck. Protected Bookings mean the customer authorized funds before work begins. No invoicing into the void.
Fair pricing set before booking. Both sides see the same number. No bidding wars, no driveway haggling.
Licensed-trade work. Verify your license once on your profile, and licensed-trade jobs are open to you.
Proof of work builds your book. Every documented, approved job is a track record customers can see.

How a contracting job works

1. Accept a job in your trade

Browse open jobs in your area and trade. Protected Bookings show the customer's payment is already reserved — real jobs, not price-shopping.

2. Work it, document it

Update status as you go — in transit, arrived, working. Photos and notes at each stage: before, during, after. That record is your proof of work.

3. Submit, get approved, get paid

The customer reviews and approves the completed work, and earnings are released after approval. Clear documentation means fast approval.

Licensed-trade jobs

Jobs that require a licensed trade check that your license is verified on your account before work can start. Keep your verification current and those jobs are yours to take.

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