How Pros Earn Money

Learn how Pros make money on Royal Palm Home Services.

Setting Your Rate:

As a Pro, you control your earnings:

• Set your own hourly rate
• Change your rate anytime
• Recommended range: $35-$100/hour
• Higher rates need more experience/skills

How You're Paid:

Service Completion:

• Customer books and completes service
• You mark service complete
• Customer approves work
• Payment processed

Platform Fee:

• Royal Palm takes 15% service fee
• You keep 85% of service price
• Fee covers: insurance, support, marketing, payment processing

Example Earnings:

$50/hour service for 2 hours:

• Total charged to customer: $100
• Platform fee (15%): $15
• Your earnings: $85

Plus tips (if given):

• You keep 100% of tips
• No fees deducted from tips

Payment Schedule:

• Paid 1-3 business days after service completion
• Direct deposit to your bank account
• View pending/completed payments in app
• Instant payout available (small fee)

Maximizing Your Earnings:

High-Demand Services:

• Furniture assembly
• TV mounting
• Home repairs
• Moving help
• Handyman services

Peak Times:

• Weekends typically busier
• Evenings after work hours
• First/last of month (moving)
• Spring (outdoor services)
• Before holidays

Building Your Business:

Get More Bookings:

• Maintain 4.5+ star rating
• Respond quickly to requests
• Keep calendar updated
• Accept same-day services
• Offer multiple services

Command Higher Rates:

• Gain experience and reviews
• Develop specialized skills
• Provide excellent service
• Build repeat customers
• Professional communication

Typical Pro Earnings:

Part-Time (10-15 hours/week):

• Average: $400-$750/week
• $1,600-$3,000/month

Full-Time (30-40 hours/week):

• Average: $1,200-$2,000/week
• $5,000-$8,000/month

Top Pros (40+ hours, premium rates):

• Can earn $10,000+/month
• Built solid reputation
• Specialized services
• Repeat clients

*Earnings vary by location, services, and demand*

Additional Income:

Reimbursable Expenses:

• Materials (if customer approves)
• Supplies for the service
• Mark up 10-15% if desired
• Customer pays separately

Tips:

• Customers can tip in app
• Average 10-20% for great service
• You keep 100%
• Not expected but appreciated

Expenses to Consider:

• Transportation/gas
• Tools and equipment
• Phone/internet
• Insurance (additional coverage)
• Taxes (you're independent contractor)
• Tool maintenance/replacement

Tax Information:

As an independent contractor:

• You're responsible for taxes
• Receive 1099 form annually
• Pay quarterly estimated taxes
• Deduct business expenses
• Consult tax professional

Growing Your Income:

First Month:

• Build profile with reviews
• Accept all reasonable services
• Learn platform features
• Develop efficiency

3-6 Months:

• Raise rates gradually
• Target higher-paying services
• Build repeat customer base
• Expand service offerings

1+ Year:

• Established reputation
• Premium pricing potential
• Selective task acceptance
• Steady income stream

Payment Issues:

If payment delayed:

• Check bank account info
• Verify service completed properly
• Contact Pro support
• Usually resolved within 24 hours

Tracking Earnings:

Use the Pro app to:

• View completed services
• See pending payments
• Track monthly income
• Export for taxes
• Monitor tips

Questions about earnings? Contact Pro Support at pros@royalpalmservices.com