How to hire a home advisor

How to hire a home advisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step home advisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a home advisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new home advisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the home advisor you need to hire. Certain home advisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect home advisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of home advisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Home Advisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Home Advisor		$13-86
   Technical Support Agent	A technical support agent specializes in providing computer and system support through calls and correspondence, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction. They are primarily responsible for assisting customers in troubleshooting and evaluating systems to figure out the cause of technical issues and talk them through its corresponding solution... Show more	$11-19
   County Extension Agent	A county extension agent is responsible for traveling to different areas within a county, facilitating various learning programs, and helping citizens learn about the advances and topics of industries like agriculture. They are responsible for coordinating with governmental and non-governmental organizations, developing materials to promote agricultural research, empowering investment opportunities, and facilitating meetings... Show more	$11-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Windows
   • Product Knowledge
   • Customer Service
   • Phone Calls
   • Technical Support Calls
   • HVAC
   • IOS Products
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Issue Resolution
   • IOS Devices
   • Troubleshoot Issues
   • Multitask
   • Mac OS X
   • Work Ethic

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage lead pipeline daily and accurately record in CRM to insure family info and status as well as accurate sales forecast.
   • Manage pipeline & proprietary CRM to ensure current/evolving family information and status
   • Instruct and supervise HHA's.
   • Create numerous SLA's, mail pieces, referral plans and sign on bonuses plans.
   • Provide troubleshooting and customer resolution for customers in iPads, iPods, iPhones, iOS, and CPU.
   • Schedule training for staff members and enforce best practices (CPR, first aid, client rights etc .).

   More home advisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your home advisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A home advisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a home advisor in Alabama may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level home advisor usually earns less than a senior-level home advisor. Additionally, a home advisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average home advisor salary

   $71,251yearly

   $34.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level home advisor salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average home advisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Alaska	$136,180	$65
   2	Washington	$122,958	$59
   3	Rhode Island	$111,478	$54
   4	Wyoming	$110,341	$53
   5	District of Columbia	$108,193	$52
   6	California	$107,780	$52
   7	Montana	$107,534	$52
   8	Illinois	$104,067	$50
   9	Iowa	$97,905	$47
   10	West Virginia	$96,194	$46
   11	Colorado	$95,968	$46
   12	Tennessee	$95,690	$46
   13	Utah	$95,476	$46
   14	Oregon	$94,313	$45
   15	New York	$92,175	$44
   16	New Jersey	$90,431	$43
   17	Georgia	$89,060	$43
   18	Nevada	$87,451	$42
   19	Missouri	$84,874	$41
   20	Indiana	$84,404	$41

   Average home advisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Sutter Health	$118,701	$57.07	26
   2	ADT Security Services	$112,919	$54.29	64
   3	State Street	$102,129	$49.10
   4	American Residential Services	$98,872	$47.53	2
   5	J.P. Morgan	$98,087	$47.16
   6	Tri Pointe Group	$90,093	$43.31	9
   7	The Independent Traveler	$89,299	$42.93
   8	Comfort Air Corporation	$86,826	$41.74
   9	Cigna	$84,935	$40.83	117
   10	RWJBarnabas Health	$81,790	$39.32
   11	Qsource	$80,995	$38.94
   12	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$59,701	$28.70	1,317
   13	HHHunt	$42,547	$20.46
   14	Sunnova Energy	$40,246	$19.35
   15	The Travelers Companies	$39,324	$18.91
   16	Mr. Cooper	$36,793	$17.69
   17	Marriott International	$33,892	$16.29
   18	Conduent	$33,212	$15.97
   19	Best Buy	$31,900	$15.34	42
   20	Mahoney's Garden Centers	$28,265	$13.59

4. Writing a home advisor job description

   A job description for a home advisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a home advisor job description:

   Home advisor job description example

   Omni Air HVAC is currently hiring for a full-time HVAC Sales / Home Comfort Advisor to go into our customers' homes to sell various heating and cooling services in the Orange, CA area. This customer service position earns a competitive salary of $100,000 or more a year.

   In addition to competitive pay and our fantastic culture , we offer our HVAC Sales / Home Comfort Advisors the following benefits:

   • Medical
   • Dental
   • Vision
   • 401(k)
   • Bonuses
   • Opportunities for growth

   So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application . We hope to meet you soon!

   
   

   DAY-TO-DAY

   This full-time customer service position typically works Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM .

   As an HVAC Sales / Home Comfort Advisor, you play a vital role in the operations of our company. Your job is to work directly with our customers and make residential, whole house fans, indoor air quality (IAQ), and mini split sales. You discuss each client's current heating and cooling systems to discern their needs. Using your knowledge of HVAC systems and services, you present the customer with the best options to improve or replace their current systems. You are always honest and upfront with your quotes, and if the clients have any questions or concerns, you provide complete and accurate answers. After your initial visit, it is your responsibility to continue following up with the homeowner until the close of sale and the completion of installation.

   After closing a deal, you make sure to keep in contact with our clients and technicians alike to ensure that the work is completed according to expectations. You set daily and weekly sales goals and reach them with skill. You get great satisfaction from seeing your hard work pay off in your paycheck, and you love helping our customers live more comfortably!

   
   

   ABOUT OMNI AIR HVAC

   We are a veteran-owned and fast-growing HVAC company that proudly serves the Orange, CA area. Fully certified and licensed, we are trusted by both residential and commercial clients with all their heating and air conditioning needs. Our team of dedicated professionals takes great pride in providing top-quality services because we know the true impact our work has on the lives of our customers. No job is too large nor too small for us, and our customers' comfort is always our top priority!

   Our employees are the key to our success, which is why we treat them with the respect they so greatly deserve and ensure full transparency when it comes to our company's goals . We value working hard and playing even harder , creating a company culture and environment our employees enjoy working in !

   
   

   OUR IDEAL HVAC SALES / HOME COMFORT ADVISOR

   • Motivated - dedicated and goal-oriented
   • Communicative - great at providing customer service
   • Organized - attentive to detail
   • Goal-oriented - able to manage tasks effectively
   • Adaptable - a quick learner

   If this sounds like you, keep reading!

   
   

   REQUIREMENTS FOR AN HVAC SALES / HOME COMFORT ADVISOR

   • 5+ years of HVAC sales experience
   • Driver's license and a good driving record

   If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team in this customer service position!

   Location: 92868

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find home advisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any home advisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level home advisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your home advisor job on Zippia to find and recruit home advisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting home advisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new home advisor

   Once you've selected the best home advisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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