Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 119 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification holds a clear lead, cited primarily for carpet cleaning standards and credentialing. For finding general maintenance and repair contractors, Angi is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | recommended for verified carpet cleaning credentials and restoration standards | recommended for verified carpet cleaning credentials and restoration standards | 32% |
| 2 | finding local contractors and reviews for maintenance, landscaping, and repairs | finding local contractors and reviews for maintenance, landscaping, and repairs | 19% |
| 3 | sourcing vetted service vendors and directories for HOA communities | sourcing vetted service vendors and directories for HOA communities | 18% |
| 4 | checking community reviews for local maintenance and repair contractors | checking community reviews for local maintenance and repair contractors | 18% |
| 5 | vetting vendor reliability and business complaint histories | vetting vendor reliability and business complaint histories | 14% |
| 6 | evaluating carpet cleaning equipment and service standards | evaluating carpet cleaning equipment and service standards | 10% |
| 7 | connecting property managers with professional vendor networks | connecting property managers with professional vendor networks | 8% |
| 8 | hiring local pros for property repairs and maintenance jobs | hiring local pros for property repairs and maintenance jobs | 8% |
| 9 | discovering nearby cleaning and repair services with local ratings | discovering nearby cleaning and repair services with local ratings | 6% |
| 10 | commercial contractor searches and building service directories | commercial contractor searches and building service directories | 4% |
| 11 | 4% | ||
| 12 | 3% | ||
| 13 | 3% | ||
| 14 | 3% | ||
| 15 | 3% |
Weeks of Jul 27 – Aug 23, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Angi, 5% on ChatGPT Search and 31% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification | 36% | 28% | |
| Angi | 5% | 31% | |
| Community Associations Institute | 5% | 28% | |
| Yelp | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 33% | |
| Better Business Bureau | 15% | 14% | |
| Carpet and Rug Institute | 16% | 5% | |
| NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 14% | |
| Thumbtack | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 14% | |
| Google Maps | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 9% | |
| The Blue Book Network | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 8% |
17% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, managementtrust.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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