Communities & groups

Nextdoor energy — without the noise

Nextdoor energy — without the noise

Curate who your block or subdivision actually uses. One link for new neighbors, HOA emails, and community Facebook pages.

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See Sarah's New Homeowner Guide

Twelve categories from home inspector through locksmith — tap-to-call vendors with notes, built for first-time buyers after closing instead of a scattered group thread.

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The problem

Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.

  • Weekly "neighborhood recommendations" threads flood the group with duplicate answers
  • New members can't find the approved vendor list from six months ago
  • Admins manually vet vendors in comments instead of a structured signup
  • There's no single pinned link for official community recommendations

What you get

City and service area filters

City and service area filters

Intro request for warm referrals

Intro request for warm referrals

Discover listing for local visibility

Discover listing for local visibility

Update when you find someone new

Update when you find someone new

How it works

  1. 1

    Save vendors in your hub

    Build your neighborhood recommendations rolodex with phone, email, categories, and notes.

  2. 2

    Publish what you want to share

    Choose public vs private. Toggle Social, Vendors, and Shop tabs per list.

  3. 3

    Share one link

    Drop your ReferLyst URL anywhere you already recommend people — bios, groups, and client follow-ups.

Built for

Facebook group adminsHOA boardsChurch leadersNeighborhood groups

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use ReferLyst for neighborhood recommendations?
Yes. Nextdoor energy — without the noise ReferLyst gives you a private vendor hub, shareable public pages, and optional monetization — free to start.
Is ReferLyst better than a Google Doc for neighborhood recommendations?
For most people, yes. Your list gets categories, tap-to-call buttons, optional intro requests, and one link that always shows the latest info — no outdated attachments.
How do I share my neighborhood recommendations list?
Publish a public page at referlyst.com/your-name and drop the link in group chats, bios, emails, or texts. Update vendors once in your hub.
Does the free plan work for this use case?
The Free plan includes unlimited Lysts and up to 100 total Refs — enough for most personal and starter professional lists. Upgrade to Pro for up to 2,500 total Refs, analytics, and advanced monetization.

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