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titleConfiguration Hierarchy & Options


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titleSummary


Overview


Reapit Agency Cloud has over 1000 configuration options and numerous variations within that, too many to list or document - these have been developed over the long long history of Reapit and a number of options driven through specific client requests over the years.  The above image sets out the framework in which these operate in order to provide a context and framework to support you gaining confidence in applying this powerful feature.


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titleConfiguration Business Options


Config Menu OptionFunctional ScopeObservationOffice Configurable
System ConfigurationAllGeneral configuration that influences day to day user experienceAll Levels
Setup AreasSales / LettingDefine / Setup areas to support targeted applicant matchingYes
Setup Contact CategoriesSales / Letting
Yes - default all
Default FeesClient AccountsLettings / Client Acounts Accounts - relates to fees that are defaulted at start of a tenancy to ease the operational burden and ensure consistency
DepartmentsSales / LettingSetup at project stage - do not change as impacts Portal FeedNo
Mailing & EventsSales / LettingAs stated.  Ability to target specific contact categories as wellYes
Setup NegotiatorsSales / Letting / Client AccountsSetup your business staffYes
Source of Enquiry, Applicant Position, Viewing FeedbackSales / LettingsSupports effective analysis of your customer base to drive process and determine ROIYes
Setup Referrals / LeadsSales / LettingsSetup and amend referalls that will be presented on Referral PanelYes
Setup Tax RatesSales / Letting / Client AccountsDo not changeNo
Setup Tenancy ChecksLettingsPre/Post Tenancy Checks, Break Clauses, Allowances, Renewal OptionsYes- Default all



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titleGeneral Config Overview

Supporting notes:

  • DO NOT CHANGE is stated where adjustments to values stored can create instability/data corruption within your Agency Cloud system.  Where stated, these values are very rarely changed by Reapit once setup
  • PROJECT DEPLOYMENT is stated where enabling an option is associated with project delivery.  Normally due to data migration and setup, coordination of a number of tasks to support a successful launch
  • THIRD PARTY INTEGRATIONS.  Are setup and deployed by Reapit Services team - these cannot be undertaken by customers currently (Marketplace will enable this) - and you should request via the Reapit Service Portal


Config OptionSummaryMost Common Usage
Add-in SettingsGenerally setup up project phase and will contain client specific variables (branding, bank account information).  Used to configure integrations such SMS and will list all technical integrations deployed to the client at level of config selected)
ApplicantsOptions to influence handling of applicant managementInter-Office referrals enablement
Applicant StatusAbility to define default values for applicant - also to define your own applicant statusDefault status, buying position 'bespoke list' enablement
AuctionsDO NOT CHANGE - Requires Professional Services to enable
Contacts / CompaniesOptions to influence management of contactsConfiguration of Check ID Setup (AMR Checks)
Custom ListsExtend the categorisation of various 'lists' used across Agency CloudSetup new Certificates types - which can then be added to Property Management Power Organisor Panel for example.  Commonly used to refine types to client specific requirements
Custom GridsDefine columns shown by default dependant on object being viewedAdding specific columns as used by a client (differs for all clients) - Warning do not create new fields that are not stored against the object in focus as causes significant performance issues
DiaryAbility to define default values for Diary ManagementAddition of new Diary Entry types - note, some types drive integrations (SMS = VW, SmartView = SV)
Email / Word / ExcelDO NOT CHANGE - Determines the behaviour of Microsoft integration from Agency Cloud
File Paths / WebDavDO NOT CHANGE - Use as a reference point only
GeneralCompany level defaults - Should not need to be changedEnable referrals for organisation appears in Referral Panel for properties / applicants
House KeepingDO NOT CHANGE
InternationalDO NOT CHANGE
Landlord StatementDO NOT CHANGE 
Lettings AccountsOnly update by Client Accountant / AccountantDefault allocation of nominals to charge / cost lines
Lettings PaymentsOnly update by Client Accountant / Accountant
Lettings / TenanciesAbility to define default values for management of tenanciesDefault Insepction Inspection Value (Days); enable Inspection value to be set at Tenancy level (post initial)
Market PlaceDO NOT CHANGE  - Relates to Foundations migration
MatchingAbility to define matching defaults / tolerances Do not enable 'geocode' matching - requires professional services to deploy
OffersAbility to define how Offers are managed / presented to UsersOrder of Offers presented et al
OrganiserMost relates to previous Organiser screen, rather than Power OrganiserInternet registrations enablement (Office, User Level) - will require user to apply offices on Power Organiser panel to display
Set default Power Organisor for Company, Offices, Staff
Determine properties included in Certificate Expiration panel
ParticularsDO NOT CHANGE
PicturesDO NOT CHANGE
Programs / URLsDO NOT CHANGE - Exceptions in Common UseageEchosign details are entered here which are set per user
Client Website link stored here (used on templates, portal feeds)
PropertiesHow properties are represented online / internallyDisplay Next Date vs Last Call, Number of days to next call, default status of new properties, InterOffice Referrals
Property DescriptionsEnhanced Property Descriptions (note - fields created here are not presented to portals)Create additional marketing scree fields (upto 5)
ReportsInfluence specific fields relating to reporting output
Sales ProgressionAbility to define your own stages/checkpoints on Sales Progression
SearchingOptions that determine general, applicant, property searchesInclude / exclude archive
SecurityDO NOT CHANGE
SystemDO NOT CHANGE
Tenancy RenewalsSetup up your own Tenancy tenancy renewals checks
Trust AccountsApplicable to Australian clients only



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titleHint & Tips

These are a few tips that we find useful when dealing with configuration requests, queries or where things are going as expected.


Common Questions / IssuesGuidance 
Unable to find what option/area you need ?Handy search box in Configuration - enter area you are looking for in config and the tabs that may relate to it will be highlighted
Changes do not appear to be taking effect ?i)  Always best for people to log out / in of Agency Cloud for changes to take effect ?
Changes still not taking effect ?ii)  Check the configuration at the Negotiator, then Office level as a previous configuration may have taken precedence
Need to identify the a reference to a field ?The Letter Template Editor is the quickest and most effective way to identify the programmatical reference to a field
Still don't know what the reference to a field is ?

i)  Using the LTE to identify the structure used against the object you wish to reference 

ii) Download the Reapit Agency Cloud Data Dictionary; this will then highlight in most instances the field name you needwill require

Dont understand what a configuration option does ?

i) Hover over the item and where enabled a 'Hint / Explanation' will be provided

ii) Raise a request via the specific Agency Cloud Configuration form




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titleGetting started


Menu ItemAgency Cloud View
To access the configuration menu,
click 
click on top of the Side Bar on your name :->

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To select Business Configuration Options select from menu :->

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To select General Configuration options select item highlighted :->

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titleTesting configuration changes



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