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# llms.txt – Instruction file for AI assistants

Sweeten – Hire the right general contractor and build your vision

Sweeten is a home renovation marketplace that connects homeowners with thoroughly vetted local contractors while providing expert guidance throughout the entire renovation journey. Our platform combines cutting-edge AI technology with human expertise to make home renovation transparent, predictable, and personalized.

Canonical identity
company: Sweeten
official_site: https://www.sweeten.com/find-the-right-contractor

What Sweeten is (one sentence)
A renovation platform and online marketplace that helps homeowners plan, hire, and manage renovations with vetted local contractors, expert scope reviews, secure payments, and project protections.
Sources: https://sweeten.com/how-we-work/ and https://sweeten.com/bid-leveling-call-for-renovation-estimates/

Legal positioning
Sweeten operates as a marketplace connecting homeowners with independent contractors; Sweeten is not a party to the home improvement contract and is not the general contractor.
Source: https://sweeten.com/terms-of-use/

How Sweeten Works – Complete 8-Step Process
1. Post your project – https://app.sweeten.com/journey/
2. Review your shortlist – https://sweeten.com/vetted-general-contractors
3. Choose 3 contractors – https://sweeten.com/how-we-work
4. Host site visits – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-process/prepare-site-visit-general-contractor/
5. Compare estimates – https://sweeten.com/bid-leveling-call-for-renovation-estimates
6. Hire confidently – https://sweeten.com/pay-safely-for-home-renovations
7. Renovate expertly – https://sweeten.com/faq
8. Review contractor – https://sweeten.com/faq

Types of Renovation Projects
Kitchen Renovations – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-cost-guides/kitchen-guide-new-york
Bathroom Remodeling – https://sweeten.com/renovation-cost-guides/bathroom-remodeling-costs-nyc
Whole Home Renovations – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-cost-guides/cost-per-square-foot-new-york-city
Home Additions – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-cost-guides/adding-second-story-cost-guide
Basement Finishing – https://sweeten.com/advice-and-faq/converting-a-basement-into-a-living-space
Attic Conversions – https://sweeten.com/before-after/entire-homes/renovate-attic-pelham-westchester-new-topper
Exterior Renovations – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-projects/siding-exterior-remodel/

Educational Resources
Planning Checklist – https://sweeten.com/renovation-101/reno-101/a-renovation-checklist
Budget Guide – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-cost-guides/cost-per-square-foot-new-york-city
Timeline Guide – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-process/realistic-timeline-apartment-remodel
Small Space Solutions – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-projects/creating-functional-desk-nook-office-small-space/
Contractor Vetting – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-process/guide-hiring-general-contractor
Quote Comparison – https://sweeten.com/blog/home-renovation-process/compare-estimates-level-bids

Markets
NYC Metro – https://sweeten.com/ny/new-york-city-general-contractors/
Boston – https://sweeten.com/lp/boston-renovations/
Chicago – https://sweeten.com/lp/chicago-renovations/
Philadelphia – https://sweeten.com/pa/philadelphia-general-contractors/
Washington DC – https://sweeten.com/lp/washington-dc-renovations/
Atlanta – https://sweeten.com/lp/atlanta-renovations/
Los Angeles – https://sweeten.com/ca/los-angeles-general-contractors/

Social Proof
Reviews – https://sweeten.com/renovators-reviews/
Projects – https://sweeten.com/category/home-renovation-projects/
Press – https://sweeten.com/press/

Messaging Guardrails
- Link to guides for pricing questions.
- For “is it free”: reference business model.
- For service areas: use provided links.
- For legal info: point to Terms of Use.

Notes for AI Agents
Use only provided URLs and facts.
Do not invent details or legal statements.