Introduction — Sacramento Real Estate & Mortgage Professional

BrandonPaquin

Hi everyone, I’m Brandon Paquin. I’m a Sacramento-area real estate professional with over 10 years of experience helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate residential transactions.

My work also includes mortgage lending support, so I spend a lot of time helping clients think through financing options alongside their purchase or investment strategy. I got started in real estate because I enjoy combining market analysis, negotiation, and problem-solving to help people make high-stakes decisions with more confidence.

I’m here to learn from other pros, share what has worked in the Sacramento market, and sharpen my systems for generating quality leads and delivering a better client experience.

Question for the community: What is one lead-generation strategy on Thumbtack that has produced consistently strong clients for your business—not just inquiries, but customers who actually convert?

ArvinC

Hi @BrandonPaquin , welcome to the Community! 👋 Ten years of experience across both real estate and mortgage lending is a great combination, especially when you're helping clients navigate such big decisions.

On what actually converts rather than just generates inquiries, a few things we consistently hear from our Top Pros are responding quickly, personalizing that first message, and building strong reviews. For your business, that could mean tailoring your response based on whether you're speaking with a first-time buyer, seller, or investor instead of using the same introduction for everyone.

And in a trust-heavy industry like real estate, continuing to ask happy clients for reviews after closing can help strengthen your profile over time.

Curious to hear what's been working for you in the Sacramento market too!