Poster Job Creation Flow — 3Bids Screen Review

Section 1 — Job Creation

Job Type Selection

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Post a Job

Type

Details

Photos

Review

What type of job do you need?

Popular Categories

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Roofing

Painting

Landscaping

Flooring

Handyman

Remodeling

Can't find your job type?

Cancel

Next: Details

SearchBar + PressableCard grid. useQuery(api.jobs.jobTypes.list) populates categories.

Job Details Form

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Post a Job

Type

Details

Photos

Review

Plumbing

Tell us about your project

Job Title*

Description*

189/500

AI Assist

Timeline*

Flexible

No rush

This Week

Soon

ASAP

Urgent

Emergency

Now

Back

Next: Photos

Input, PressableCard timeline chips. updateField() callback validates each step before advancing.

Property Selection

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Select Property

Where is this job located?

Select a saved property or add a new one.

Home on Merriman Rd

742 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44303

House · 2,200 sqft

Downtown Condo

155 S Main St #4B, Akron, OH 44308

Condo · 1,100 sqft

Rental Property

1889 W Market St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

House · 1,600 sqft

Add New Property

Saving properties lets you quickly repost jobs at the same location without re-entering the address.

Back

Continue

PressableCard radio selection. usePosterProperties() hook fetches saved properties.

Budget & Timeline

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Budget & Preferences

Set your budget and requirements

Budget Range (Optional)

Min

Max

Providing a budget helps contractors give more accurate bids

Special Requirements

Licensed

Insured

Background Check

Review Summary

Job TypePlumbing

Property742 Merriman Rd

TimelineThis Week

Budget$200 – $500

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Next: Preview

Input budget fields + PressableCard requirement chips. Summary card previews all selections so far.

Section 2 — Job Posted & Management

Job Preview

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Preview Your Job

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

Plumbing This Week

Description

Need a new kitchen faucet installed in our 1920s Akron home. The current Moen fixture is corroded at the base and leaking under the sink. Would prefer a pull-down sprayer style.

Property

742 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44303

Budget

$200 – $500

Requirements

Licensed Insured

Save Draft

Post Job

Card review with photo carousel. Shows job exactly as contractors will see it.

Job Posted Success

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Your Job is Live!

Contractors in the Akron area are being notified. You'll receive bids soon.

Contractors Review

Local pros see your job and prepare bids

Bids Arrive

Compare pricing, timelines, and contractor ratings

Choose & Go

Accept the best bid and work begins

Most jobs receive their first bid within 2–4 hours

View My Jobs

AlertDialog success state. createJob mutation returns jobId for navigation.

My Jobs Dashboard

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My Jobs

Active

Drafts

Completed

Active

Total Bids

2.4h

Avg Response

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

Plumbing · Posted 2h ago

Open

3 bids

$200–$500

Furnace Inspection & Tune-Up

HVAC · Posted 1d ago

Pending Contract

5 bids

$150–$300

Exterior Paint — Front Porch

Painting · Posted 3d ago

In Progress

4 bids

$800–$1,200

Card job list with StatusBadge + progress bar. useQuery(api.jobs.jobs.listMine) with tab filtering.

Section 3 — Bid Review & Selection

Job Detail — Bids Received

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Kitchen Faucet Replacement

Plumbing 3 Bids

Best Match

Price: Low

Rating

Fastest

Miller Reliable Plumbing

4.9 (127 reviews)

$340

2 days

Materials incl.

Licensed

I've done hundreds of faucet replacements in the Akron area. Price includes a Delta pull-down sprayer and all supply lines. Can start Thursday.

View Full Bid

J. Carter Plumbing

4.7 (89 reviews)

$275

1 day

Materials extra

Labor only — I'll install whatever faucet you pick. 15+ years in Summit County. Can do it tomorrow.

View Full Bid

Ohio Elite Services

4.5 (42 reviews)

$425

3 days

Materials incl.

Licensed

Full replacement with premium Kohler fixture, new shut-off valves, and supply lines. 2-year labor warranty.

View Full Bid

Avatar + Card bid list. useQuery(api.jobs.bids.listForJob) sorted by match score.

Bid Comparison

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Compare Bids

Side-by-side comparison of your top bids

BEST MATCH

Miller Reliable Plumbing

4.9 (127)

Price

$340

Timeline

2 days

Rating

4.9

Materials Licensed Warranty

Select This Bid

J. Carter Plumbing

4.7 (89)

Price

$275

Timeline

1 day

Rating

4.7

No materials

Select This Bid

Ohio Elite Services

4.5 (42)

Price

$425

Timeline

3 days

Rating

4.5

Materials Premium

Select This Bid

Stacked Card comparison. getBidComparison query returns sorted + scored bids.

Accept Bid

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Accept Bid

Miller Reliable Plumbing

4.9 (127 reviews)

12 years experience · Akron, OH

Bid Confirmation

Bid Amount$340.00

Timeline2 days

MaterialsIncluded

Warranty1 year labor

What Happens Next

Contract Generated

Both parties sign digitally

Payment to Escrow

Funds held securely until work completes

Work Begins

24h hold period, then contractor starts

I agree to the Terms of Service and understand that accepting this bid will generate a binding contract.

Accept Bid & Start Contract

Button primary CTA. acceptBid mutation triggers contract generation + escrow flow.

Job Creation Wizard POSTER

Create Job — Form & Preview

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Post a JobStep 2 of 4

Type

Details

Photos

Review

Job Title*

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

Description*

Need a professional plumber to replace the kitchen faucet. The current one is leaking from the base and the handle is loose. Looking for a quality Delta or Moen replacement with pull-down sprayer.

147 / 500

Property

Main House

1247 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313

Budget Range

$200

$500

Live Preview

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

PlumbingVerified Property

Need a professional plumber to replace the kitchen faucet. The current one is leaking from the base and the handle is loose. Looking for a quality Delta or Moen replacement with pull-down sprayer.

Property1247 Merriman Rd

Budget$200 – $500

TimelineWithin 1 week

Photos0 attached

Tip: Add Photos

Jobs with photos receive 3x more bids. Show the current state of your faucet so contractors can provide accurate estimates.

Jobs Dashboard POSTER

My Jobs & Job Detail

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My Jobs

Active (3)

Completed (8)

Draft (1)

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

Akron, OH · Feb 20, 2026

3 Bids

Roof Inspection & Repair

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Feb 18, 2026

1 Bid

Bathroom Tile Re-grout

Hudson, OH · Feb 15, 2026

In Progress

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

1247 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313

3 Bids

Bids

$350

Avg Bid

Posted

Need a professional plumber to replace the kitchen faucet. The current one is leaking from the base and the handle is loose.

Details

Budget$200 – $500

TimelineWithin 1 week

StatusOpen — Collecting Bids

Bid Review & Selection POSTER

Bid Comparison & Accept

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Review BidsKitchen Faucet

Best Match Lowest Price Highest Rated Fastest

Mike’s Reliable Plumbing

4.8 (127)

$375

3 days

Materials included

Ohio Plumbing Co.

4.5 (89)

$320

5 days

Materials extra

Quick Pipe Services

4.2 (34)

$290

7 days

Materials included

BEST MATCH

Mike’s Reliable Plumbing

4.8 (127 reviews) · 2.3 mi

Price

$375

Timeline

3 days

Materials

Included

I’ll replace the faucet with a quality Delta pull-down model. Price includes all materials, supply lines, and cleanup. Licensed and insured — been doing plumbing in Summit County for 15 years.

Bid Amount$375.00

Platform Fee (5%)$18.75

Timeline3 days

You Pay$375.00

Job Creation Workspace

Poster View — Create Job POSTER

https://app.3bids.io/jobs/new

3bids

Dashboard

My Jobs

Properties

Discover

Favorites

Messages

Settings

Post a New Job

Job Details

Job Title*

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

Bids — Kitchen Faucet Replacement

3 Bids $200–$500 Budget

Best Match Lowest Price Highest Rated

Mike’s Reliable Plumbing

4.8 (127)

$375

3 days

Included

Ohio Plumbing Co.

4.5 (89)

$320

5 days

Extra

Quick Pipe Services

4.2 (34)

$290

7 days

Included

BEST MATCH

Mike’s Reliable Plumbing

4.8 (127 reviews) · 2.3 mi

Price

$375

Timeline

3 days

Materials

Included

I’ll replace the faucet with a quality Delta pull-down model. Price includes all materials, supply lines, and cleanup. Licensed and insured.

Bid Amount$375.00

Platform Fee (5%)$18.75

You Pay$375.00

Data Architecture

Schema

jobs
  posterId, propertyId, jobTypeId, categoryId
  title, description, status, address, city
  state, zipCode, jobDetails { budget, timeline }
  photos[], bidMode, biddingPreference

jobBids
  jobId, contractorId, bidType, bidAmount
  bidMinAmount, bidMaxAmount, bidExplanation
  estimatedDays, includesMaterials, includesPermits
  status, warrantyDetails

posterProperties
  posterId, nickname, address, city, state
  zipCode, propertyType, squareFootage

jobTypes
  jobTypeId, name, categoryId, subcategoryId
  description, isActive

Status Flow

Job Status
  draft → open → pending_contract
  → pending_funding → in_progress
  → pending_completion → completed

Bid Status
  pending → accepted | rejected

Escrow
  pending → hold_period → funded
  → first_payout_sent → released

Hooks & Queries

Hooks
  useCreateJob()
  usePosterProperties()
  useQuery(api.jobs.jobTypes.list)
  useQuery(api.jobs.bids.listForJob)
  useQuery(api.jobs.bids.get)
  useMutation(api.poster.jobs.acceptBid)
  useMutation(api.poster.jobs.rejectBid)

Custom Hooks
  useJobDetail(jobId)
  useBidComparison(jobId)

Mutations

api.jobs.jobs.create
  title, description, jobTypeId, propertyId
  address, city, state, zipCode, budget
  timeline, photos[], bidMode

api.jobs.jobs.update
  jobId + partial fields

api.jobs.jobs.publish
  jobId → status: draft → open

api.poster.jobs.acceptBid
  jobId, bidId → generates contract

api.poster.jobs.rejectBid
  bidId → status: rejected