The Neighborhood Operating System

Own the Digital Front Porch of Your Neighborhood.

Build the trusted online community where neighbors connect, discover local businesses, stay informed, and engage year-round—all while generating leads and recurring revenue.

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📰 Story

Market Update: Home values in Oak Ridge up 8% this spring

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Sarah Chen · Realtor · 2h ago
📅 Event34 going

Summer Block Party 🎉

Saturday, July 4 · Elm Street Cul-de-sac

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Blue Ridge HVAC

Recommended by 24 neighbors

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June Newsletter

What's happening in Oak Ridge this summer

Business Model

Multiple Revenue Streams.

PorchList isn't just a community platform—it's a sustainable local business. Build recurring revenue while serving your neighbors.

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Lead Generation
Capture homeowner leads organically through community engagement and year-round trust.
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Local Sponsorships
Local businesses sponsor the community newsletter, events, and directory placements.
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Advertising
Sell clearly labeled advertising placements. Ads are always separate from recommendations.
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HOA Membership Revenue
Revenue sharing opportunities with HOAs and managed communities.
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Premium Business Profiles
Enhanced listings with photos, hours, promotions, and featured placement in the directory.
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Pro Account Referrals
Earn 20% lifetime commission on every professional in your community who upgrades to PorchList Pro.
The Problem

The Neighborhood Hub, Reimagined.

Neighborhoods rely on a patchwork of disconnected tools. PorchList brings everything into one trusted community.

Before PorchList

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Facebook Groups
Noisy, algorithm-controlled, no trust signal
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HOA Email Blasts
One-way, unread, buried in inboxes
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Text Threads
Scattered, lost, impossible to search
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Anonymous Review Sites
Gameable, paid rankings, no real context
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Multiple Disconnected Apps
No single source of neighborhood truth

With PorchList

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One trusted community hub
Private, invite-only, fully owned by you
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Community stories & newsletters
You become the trusted local publisher
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Neighborhood event calendar
HOA meetings, food trucks, open houses
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Community-driven recommendations
Earned by reputation, never bought
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Local business directory
Curated by neighbors, not algorithms
Platform

Everything Your Community Needs.

One platform. Every tool your neighborhood needs to stay connected, informed, and engaged.

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Trusted Recommendations
Community-driven contractor and service recommendations. Voted on by real neighbors, never bought or paid for.
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Community Stories
Market updates, neighborhood news, business spotlights, and announcements—all published by your local expert.
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Email Newsletters
Beautiful newsletters featuring stories, events, businesses, and updates. Delivered directly to every resident.
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Local Events
HOA meetings, food trucks, garage sales, festivals, open houses, and neighborhood gatherings—all in one place.
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Community Conversations
Private discussions, Q&A, and announcements. Everything stays inside your group—no public feeds.
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Business Directory
A curated directory of trusted local businesses. Sponsorships are clearly labeled and separate from recommendations.
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Private Communities
HOAs, neighborhoods, golf clubs, apartment communities, alumni groups—all supported with granular privacy controls.
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Polls & Votes
Make community decisions together. Quick votes on anything that matters to your neighborhood.
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Local Guides
Permanent, searchable guides for the neighborhood. Best restaurants, schools, services, and local tips.
For Professionals

Become the Community Publisher.

Instead of renting attention from Facebook or Nextdoor, you own the relationship with your community. Publish stories. Send newsletters. Highlight local businesses. Become the go-to local expert—with a platform that earns trust year-round.

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Publish Stories
Market updates, community news, local spotlights
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Send Newsletters
Beautifully designed emails to every resident
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Build Trust
Become the verified community expert over time
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Connect Homeowners
To each other and to businesses they trust
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Highlight Businesses
Feature sponsors and local partners clearly
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Earn on Pro Referrals
20% lifetime commission on every Pro in your community
Who It's For

Built for Local Professionals.

Any professional with deep roots in a community can become the trusted local publisher.

🏠Realtors
🏦Mortgage Lenders
🛡️Insurance Agents
🏢HOA Managers
🔨Builders & Developers
🛋️Interior Designers
📰Local Publishers
📱Community Influencers
🏪Local Business Owners
For Residents

Why Homeowners Love PorchList.

Residents get a private, trusted community hub—not another noisy social network.

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Trusted Recommendations
Contractors and services vetted by real neighbors, not anonymous strangers.
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Local Stories
News, market updates, and spotlights from your trusted community expert.
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Neighborhood Events
Never miss a block party, food truck, or HOA meeting again.
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Community Newsletter
A curated digest of everything happening locally, delivered to your inbox.
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Private Discussions
Ask questions and get answers from neighbors who've actually been there.
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Business Directory
A curated list of local businesses your community actually uses and trusts.
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Fully Private
Invite-only. Your conversations never appear in public feeds or search engines.
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Always Free for Residents
No subscription, no credit card. Free to join and participate forever.
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Join the professionals building trusted neighborhood communities on PorchList. Spots are limited per area—request yours today.

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