Win the job with real-time alerts

Nextdoor Opportunity Alerts is a paid subscription that helps you connect with potential new customers on Nextdoor—right when they need you.

When neighbors post asking for recommendations for a pro like you, you’ll get notified in real-time so you can respond quickly and be considered for new jobs and projects.

Sign in to your business account and go to your dashboard. In the ‘Opportunities’ section, click ‘Access all’ to subscribe. You can cancel your subscription anytime from your settings.

Opportunity Alerts are currently available to businesses in select service categories. To subscribe, your business must offer services like lawn care, house cleaning, painting, plumbing, pest control, and more.

Here’s the full list of eligible categories:

• Auto detailing, auto repair, body shop
• Appliance repair
• Carpentry, deck and porch services
• Carpet cleaning
• Electrician
• Fence services
• Lawn care, tree trimming
• General contractor
• Gutter services
• Handyman
• Home cleaning
• HVAC
• Interior decoration
• Junk removal
• Locksmithing
• Moving services
• Painting
• Pest control
• Plumbing
• Pool installation and maintenance
• Roofing and window services

If your business fits into one of these categories, you’re good to go.

Yes. When you sign up, you’ll choose the street address that best represents the center of your service area. This doesn’t need to be your business’s physical address - it can be any address that helps us match you with the right Opportunities.

We’ll send you Opportunity Alerts from neighbors posting within a 20-mile radius of that location. You can update the address anytime in your Opportunity Alerts settings, and we’re working on adding more flexible options so you’ll have even greater control in the future.

We’ll match you with posts based on the service categories and service area you’ve selected—the more accurate your settings, the more relevant the Opportunities will be.

You can expect a mix: some will be a perfect fit and your best chance to build lasting customer relationships, while others may not be right for your business.

We’re working on improving our matching so you should see more of the right Opportunities over time, making it easier to win jobs that help you grow your business.

A thoughtful reply can help your business stand out and build trust with neighbors. Here are a few tips to make your outreach more effective:

• Introduce yourself: Let the neighbor know who you are, what your business does, and, if you direct message them, that you are reaching out in response to their post.
• Be Specific: Mention the type of work they said they need help with and how you can help.
• Share your experience: Briefly highlight your qualifications—how long you’ve been in business, your specialties, and relevant projects you’ve done.
• Add contact info: Make it easy for the neighbor to follow up with a phone number, website, and a link to your Nextdoor business page.
• Keep it friendly and professional: A warm, clear tone goes a long way. 

Every Opportunity is a chance to make a connection that could turn into a long term customer—the more helpful and relevant your reply, the more likely neighbors will be to follow up.