The Fixly Blog
Guides for landlords, renters, and pros.
Condition report playbooks, move-in checklists, dispatch mechanics — field-tested tips from the Fixly team.
Why fixed pricing beats hourly for home services
Hourly quotes reward the slow and punish the honest. Here's how fixed-price service works at Fixly — and why customers and pros both make more money.
The move-out condition report checklist every landlord should use
A room-by-room walkthrough that protects your security deposit process and keeps disputes out of small claims court.
Security deposit disputes: what evidence actually holds up
A landlord's guide to writing deduction letters that survive small-claims court — with a template, sample photos, and the three mistakes that cost you the case.
Move-in walkthrough tips every renter should know
Protect your deposit on day one with a documented condition report — what to photograph, what to flag, and how to share it with your landlord.
Seasonal home maintenance: a quarterly checklist
The four short lists every homeowner and landlord should run each quarter — plus the two tasks most people skip that cause 80% of preventable damage.
How Fixly dispatches home service jobs by SMS
The tech behind first-to-claim job offers — how nearby 1099 pros get pinged, how they claim work, and how it stays fair.
Hiring 1099 pros: what Fixly verifies before we send them to your door
A look at the identity, insurance, and background checks every pro on Fixly clears — plus the E-SIGN damage acknowledgment that shifts liability off the customer.
How to shoot photo evidence that actually protects a condition report
Composition, lighting, and captioning rules Fixly pros follow so their reports survive scrutiny — with the five shot types every room needs.