Referrals - how to add & edit
This guide has been reviewed against our global client base and classed as relevant all regions
This page outlines how to add or edit referral options using the Setup Referrals/Leads screen
From version 12.144+, a key contact can request access to the Setup Referrals/Leads screen by contacting Reapit Support, click here to request this
Referral functionality allows an applicant, vendor or contact to be referred to pre-set companies
For example, a sales applicant could be referred to companies for conveyancing, removals or financial services - for more information on referral functionality, see Knowledge Base guide:
Referrals
1. Access Setup Referrals screen From main menu:
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2. Add/edit a referral From the Setup Referrals/Leads screen: To add a new referral:
To edit an existing referral:
The following settings are available: | |
Code | Enter a unique code for this referral (e.g. REF001) |
Roles | Select All Roles to offer the referral on all role screens (i.e. property, sales/lettings applicant, landlord) |
Name | A description of the referral type, e.g. Mortgage advice |
Company | The company name the referral is for |
Leave blank if using a portal URL for the referral If the referral action is to send an email, the address should be entered here - a single address or multiple addresses can be entered If using multiple addresses:
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Portal URL | Leave blank if the referral is via DLL or email If the referral action is to open a specific webpage, enter the URL of the referral portal |
Template | If the referral action is email and a template is to be used, click the ellipsis button (...) to select the template from the list For email referrals only - leave blank if using a portal URL or DLL For further information on creating your own email template, see Knowledge Base guide: Adding & editing HTML email templates |
Custom tool | For DLL referral only, leave blank if using a portal URL or email Enter the name of the custom DLL - must be prefixed with ref_ Allow custom tool to update referral: when this option is ticked, an extra option will be included in the menu for this referral to allow the referral status to be updated (by launching the DLL again even though it has already been sent) - this option is only available for custom DLLs |
Offices that can progress | If the referral is to be used by all offices, leave blank If the referral is only to be used by specific offices, click Select and choose the relevant offices |
Data protection compliance |
When enabled and a user chooses this referral type, they will see a prompt to remind them that consent is required in order to process the referral - for example: |
Marketplace App | Allows the referral to be passed to a Reapit Foundations AppMarket app
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Applicable Offices | Limits a referral so that it is only available to be used for properties/applicants/contacts from a specific office or offices
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3. Save changes
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