Talk less. Show more.
Picture this: You are meeting with homeowners for the first time, ready to discuss what they want to do to their home. They’ve just met with another contractor earlier that day. You start describing their vision—what the siding will look like, the roof color, styles of windows, the kitchen cabinet finish.
But the other contractor? They didn’t describe anything. They showed it.
With just a few photos of the home, they redesigned it on the spot, displaying multiple styles, using real products and colors, all in professional detail.
By the time you walk in, the homeowners have already fallen in love with their new look. And they’re ready to sign—with the other contractor.
This is what Hover Instant Design can do for contractors today. It’s not just about showing designs. It’s about winning more jobs, faster, with less friction and more confidence.
The Visual Economy is here
We live in a world where buyers expect to see before they buy.
- You wouldn’t book a vacation without scrolling through hotel photos.
- You wouldn’t order a car without building it online first.
- And no one buys a home without walking through it.
Yet, expensive home improvement projects are still sold with sample boards and handshakes. That’s why so many homeowners hesitate, second-guess, and delay saying "yes."
Contractors who show their vision—rather than just talk about it—are winning more jobs, upselling with confidence, and closing deals faster.
And with the new Hover Instant Design, we’ve made it easier than ever.
How it works: Instant Design in action
With Hover, you can transform a single photo into unlimited, expert-designed options, in real-time. Using generative AI, and leveraging Hover’s industry leading awareness of spatial property data, we are taking home design to the next level. Gone are the days of needing to be an expert on complex design software, or spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on photo-realistic renderings.
Instantly explore different looks – From a single photo, generate unlimited style options in seconds, giving contractors the power to customize a project without slowing down the sales process.
Design with real products and colors – Show homeowners their project with the actual siding, roofing, windows, flooring, and paint colors from top manufacturers. No guesswork, just real choices.
Show it on their home – Instead of flipping through Pinterest boards of homes that aren’t theirs, help them visualize their project on their actual house—so they can confidently make decisions.
Get to yes, faster – The faster a homeowner falls in love with their design, the faster they say yes. And when they can see it in real-time, there’s no hesitation.
Proven impact: How contractors are winning more jobs with design
Contractors using Instant Design are already seeing game-changing results.
Build Confidence
“I like Instant Design so much. It actually looks photo-realistic.” - Joel Sheets, Black Tie Builders
More Upsells, Higher Revenue
“Homeowners can’t make a big decision based on color chips—it’s too much money and not enough certainty. This tool opens up more opportunities with the client, because when they see their home designed in different styles or materials, they get excited to invest in more. With Hover, we’re building wow moments.” - Paul Trautmann, Timberland Exteriors
Faster Project Kickoffs, Fewer Delays
“The customer asked me, ‘Do you have addresses of past work so we can go look around the neighborhood?’ I said, ‘No no no I can literally put it on your house right now! Then I won the job.” - Jeromy Morse, James Whitney Co
Manufacturers are increasing engagement with homeowners
Hover Instant Design isn’t just for contractors. Manufacturers are also seeing increased homeowner engagement, with Hover embedded directly into their websites. This allows homeowners to visualize real products on their home, in real-time.
“This tool is a total game-changer -- it has helped by building an emotional connection to a homeowners vision", said Rebecca Hicks, spokesperson at Pella. “Since embedding Hover on the Pella site, we’ve seen higher intent homeowners schedule more in-home consultations and close on higher ticket projects. Windows can be hard to visualize, but with Hover we can show the homeowner exactly what their home will look like.”
This isn’t just a design tool—it’s a sales accelerator.
