How to text Angi and Thumbtack leads before competitors do
Home service pros compete with several providers for each marketplace lead. Here is how to use fast, specific texts to win more of them.
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Lead marketplaces like Angi and Thumbtack send the same homeowner to several contractors. Within minutes, that homeowner may be hearing from three or four businesses.
Winning these leads comes down to being first, being specific and making the next step easy.
Be first, but be useful
Reply on the platform immediately, then follow up by text where the homeowner has shared a number and expects contact. A fast reply that only says call me is weaker than one that shows you read the request and suggests a time.
- ✓Hi Sandra, Jake from Clearview Gutters. I saw you need gutters cleaned on a two-story home. I can come Thursday at 10 am. Does that work?
- ✓Hi Ben, this is Ana with Fresh Paint Co. For the two bedrooms you mentioned, could you text a couple of photos so I can give you a price today?
Make quoting easy
Ask for photos, measurements or a quick video by text so you can estimate without a site visit when possible. Homeowners appreciate a ballpark price early, and it filters out jobs that are not a fit.
Follow up after the quote
Many homeowners collect quotes and go quiet. A friendly follow-up a day or two later answering likely questions often wins the job. Track which marketplace leads book so you can judge whether the lead costs are worth it.
Key takeaways
- →Marketplace leads are shared, so speed matters.
- →Show you read the request and suggest a time.
- →Ask for photos to quote faster.
- →Follow up on quotes and track close rates by source.
Put this into practice with Text2Sale
Import leads, create follow-up campaigns, organize replies, and connect texting, calling, and appointments in one workspace.
Frequently asked questions
Is it okay to text marketplace leads?
Follow each platform's rules and the homeowner's contact preferences, and keep texts about the job they requested.
How many follow-ups should I send?
Two or three over a week is usually enough. Stop if they say they hired someone else.