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Getting started as a pro

From download to your first job — the four steps to a live Traeos profile.

Before you start

Joining Traeos as a pro is fast — most people finish setup in one sitting. Download the Traeos app (or tap Join as a Pro on the website) and create your account. Setup is organized into four steps, and you can save and come back anytime.

It helps to have a few things handy:

Your trades

The services you offer and roughly what you charge for the common ones.

A photo ID

Used to verify your identity during the background check.

Your bank details

So payouts can land in your account once you complete work.

The four steps

Onboarding walks you through these in order. Each one has a clear finish line, so you always know how much is left.

  1. 1

    Services

    Pick the trades and services you offer. This is also where you set up your pricebook — your common services with prices — so quoting a client later takes seconds.
  2. 2

    Service Area

    Choose the zip codes you'll travel to. The radius tool adds everything within a distance in one tap. (See the “Setting your service area” guide for the full breakdown.)
  3. 3

    Background Check

    Verify your identity and run a Checkr background check. This is what earns you the Verified badge clients look for.
  4. 4

    Get Paid

    Connect your bank so Traeos can pay you out after completed work. No subscription, no monthly fee — you only pay when you earn.

Getting approved

Once your background check clears, your profile goes live and you can start accepting work. Background checks usually come back quickly, but timing depends on the screening provider — you'll get a notification the moment you're cleared.

Good to know. You can finish the other steps while your check is processing — there's no need to wait around.

Your first job

New requests from clients in your service area show up in your home feed. When one fits, you can review the details, send a quote, and get to work. After the job is done and paid, your payout is on its way.

Respond quickly

Faster responses win more jobs and build your reputation on the platform.

Earn reviews

Only clients who complete a service with you can leave a review — so every great job compounds.

Standing out

A complete profile gets hired more. A few easy wins after you go live:

Add photos

Show off recent work. Photos build trust before a client ever messages you.

Tune your pricebook

Clear, fair pricing on common jobs makes quoting instant and reduces back-and-forth.

Working with a team?

You can create a company to dispatch jobs to other pros. See the Running a company guide.

Still have questions?

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