How Fixt Works: The Complete Homeowner & Fixer Guide (2026)
From AI photo diagnosis to flash bidding, escrow payments, FixtMarket materials, and Husham — a full walkthrough of every part of the Fixt platform.
What Fixt Is
Fixt is an AI-powered home repair marketplace. Homeowners post repairs with photos, get instant AI scope and pricing guidance, receive competitive bids from verified fixers during a timed window, and pay through escrow only when work is complete. Fixers pay a flat subscription — not per-lead fees — and compete on quality and price. FixtMarket adds contractor materials with same-day delivery in NYC and Chicago. Husham, the Fixt AI agent, ties it together on web, SMS, voice, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
Step 1 — Describe the Problem (AI Diagnosis)
Start at fixt.live, the Fixt app, or message Husham. Upload photos of the issue — a leak, crack, broken outlet, or appliance error. Fixt AI analyzes images and text to suggest likely causes, severity, DIY vs pro guidance, and a fair price range based on market data. You are not locked into the AI estimate; it is a transparency layer before any contractor speaks to you.
Step 2 — Flash Bidding
When you publish the job, Fixt opens a bidding window (often 30 minutes to a few hours). Verified fixers in your service area see the scope and submit up to five bids. They know others are bidding, which keeps pricing honest. Fixt scores each bid on rating, price vs market, timeline, and category experience — the top score earns an AI Recommended badge so you can choose value, not just the lowest number.
Step 3 — Escrow & Messaging
Accept a bid and your payment is authorized through Stripe and held in escrow. Funds are not released to the fixer until you confirm completion. In-job chat keeps scope, photos, and updates in one thread. If something goes wrong, either party can open a dispute; Fixt reviews evidence before releasing or refunding.
Step 4 — FixtMarket & Materials
Need parts before the fixer arrives? FixtMarket lets you search plumbing, electrical, HVAC, paint, and hardware from licensed partner catalogs. One cart, guest checkout, AI search on fixt.live/market, and same-day delivery in NYC boroughs and expanding Chicago coverage. Husham can build a cart from natural language — “I need PVC cement for a bathroom job in Brooklyn.”
Step 5 — Recurring & Autopilot
Prevent expensive emergencies with recurring maintenance on Fixt. Set HVAC tune-ups, gutter cleaning, or inspections on a schedule; Fixt can auto-post seasonal jobs to a preferred fixer and notify you by email. Completed jobs can offer one-click recurring setup so the same pro returns on your cadence.
For Fixers: How the Other Side Works
Fixers subscribe at a flat monthly rate, complete profile and trust verification (including background check integration where enabled), and bid on real jobs — not purchased leads. Stripe Connect pays out after homeowner approval. Ratings and completion history feed the AI bid score, so quality fixers win more work over time.
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