How Realo compares with other contractor SEO agencies
You should be able to compare us with anyone, so here are the terms side by side. The right column describes what we found on the websites of many agencies that sell to contractors. We have not named them, and not every agency does every one of these things.
Side-by-side comparison
| What you are buying | Realo | What we found at many contractor agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Contract | Month-to-month, 30 days' notice | 3-month minimums, yearly commitments or 12-month contracts |
| Prices | Published on our pricing page | Often hidden until a sales call |
| Setup fee | None | Some charge one, and we saw $900 |
| Guarantee | 90-day call guarantee with written terms | Usually none. Some promise a ranking with no stated remedy |
| What gets measured | Tracked calls from Google search and Maps | Often rankings or traffic |
| Fake engagement | Never fake clicks, searches or reviews | Some sell "simulated" searches and clicks to a Google profile |
| AI search | ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity and Gemini are part of the work | Often sold as an extra |
| Free audit | Reviewed by a person, 46 checks, emailed within 2 business days and yours to keep | Varies |
| Reviews | We ask every customer, with no gating. See the Review Flywheel | Varies |
This comparison reflects what we saw on agency websites in 2026. Terms change, so check any agency's current terms yourself, including ours.
Why these rows matter
A long contract and hidden prices make it hard to leave if the work is not good. Rankings and traffic can rise while your phone stays quiet, so we measure calls. A guarantee with no remedy attached is only a sentence.
Fake clicks and fake reviews are the ones to avoid at any price. Google's policies prohibit fake engagement and fake reviews, and the FTC's rule on consumer reviews bans fake reviews. A profile that is caught can lose reviews or its listing.
Ask any agency these five questions
- What is the shortest contract, and how do I leave?
- What will I pay in total, and is there a setup fee?
- What do you measure, and can I see the calls?
- What happens if the results do not come, in writing?
- Will you ever create fake clicks, searches or reviews?
Where we are not the right fit
We work with home service companies in the US, and we sell search, Maps and AI visibility. If you want a company to run your whole business, or you want a ranking promise, we are not the agency for you.
Our guide to choosing an SEO company shows how to check any agency, ours included.
Questions about comparing agencies
Why do you not name the other agencies?
We compare terms, not people. The right column describes what we found across many agency websites, and not every agency does every one of these things. Our aim is to help you ask the right questions.
Is this comparison fair?
We tried to keep it plain and calm. It reflects what we saw on agency websites in 2026. Terms change, so check any agency's current terms yourself, including ours.
Why do you publish your prices?
Because hidden prices make it harder to compare and easier to be surprised. Ours are on the pricing page, and we confirm the final price in writing before any work starts.
What is the difference between tracked calls and rankings?
Rankings show where a page appears in search. Tracked calls show how many people phoned your business from Google search and Maps. Rankings can rise while calls stay flat, so we judge the work on calls.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. Monthly care, Growth and Authority come with a 90-day call guarantee, and the written terms are on our terms page. If tracked calls from Google search and Maps are not above your starting baseline after 90 days, we keep working at no monthly fee.
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