Golden Rules - recommended minimum requirements for your database
This guide has been reviewed against our global client base and classed as relevant to all regions
Golden Rules outline the recommended minimum requirements when entering applicant, property, ID/RTR checks plus viewing & follow-up information into AgencyCloud
See sections below for Golden Rules on:
Essential rules for any data entry
To avoid duplication, always search your database before adding a new role - see Check for duplicates section below
Always enter full name and contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses
Keep the Key Contact name and Office up-to-date on all records
Lots of information is automatically logged, but all records have an Activity Feed where journal entries can be manually added - see Add journal notes for information on how to do this on an applicant record
Make sure you keep all records up-to-date as far as possible - if it isn’t in AgencyCloud, it didn’t happen!
Entering applicant information
Check for duplicates
All applicants (including single property enquiries) should be entered, checking for duplicates prior to adding
1. Search database Using Universal Search is recommended, as this searches the whole of your Reapit database e.g. applicants, vendors, landlords, contact records, etc. From the main menu:
 | Using a postcode to search will find other people at the same address regardless of surname |
2. Add new If the required person is found - see 2a If not found, add a new record, as follows At the bottom of the main menu:
 | You may be presented with a further check on email/phone number to double-check the applicant doesn’t already have a contact record on the system |
2a. Required person already on system? If they have an applicant record:
If they do not have an applicant record:
A new applicant record will be created, using details already entered from the contact record Every person added to the system is given a contact record - this holds all universal information for that person, such as their name, contact details, address, marketing consent information When updating contact details via a role record (e.g. applicant record) the contact record is updated plus any other role records the contact has |
Essential data to enter
When qualifying a new applicant, the following data should be entered as a minimum
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Enter Applicant Status information
From applicant record:
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Sales applicant
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Lettings/rentals applicant
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Add journal notes
A journal entry must be entered whenever a conversation has taken place with the applicant
1. Add journal entry From the Activity Feed section:
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2. Enter details
 Once saved, journal entries are non-editable   | |
3. Update last/next call dates
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Use next call date & archive settings
The Next call date and Archive field should be checked and kept up to date
Next call
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Archive in x weeks
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Potential client essential tasks
All applicants who have been identified as a potential client (i.e. a potential vendor) should always have:
A property record is created for the potential vendor Reporting on Pre Appraisal properties will allow you to see a list of potential business for your office |
Use the Organiser to manage your applicants
Applicants to Call or Remove are usually shown in the To-do List panel on the Power Organiser |
Entering property information
Check for duplicates
When entering a new property or booking a market appraisal, always check for duplicates prior to adding
1. Search database Using Universal Search is recommended, as this searches the whole of your Reapit database e.g. applicants, vendors, landlords, contact records, etc. From the main menu:
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2. Add new If the required property / vendor / landlord is found - see 2a If not found, add a new record, as follows At the bottom of the main menu:
 | You may be presented with a further check on email/phone number to double-check the vendor/landlord doesn’t already have a contact record on the system |
2a. Required contact already on system? If they have a current property record:
If they do not have a property record:
A new property record will be created, using details already entered from the contact record Every person added to the system is given a contact record - this holds all universal information for that person, such as their name, contact details, address, marketing consent information |
Market appraisal: essential data to enter
After adding and saving a new market appraisal property record
1. Add MA appointment to the diary The market appraisal appointment should be added to the Reapit diary
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2. Sales property only - enter Financial information After the MA appointment, from the property record:Â
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3. Next call date Ensure the market appraisal property always has a valid/future Next call date This ensures the property is kept in the list of Vendors/Landlords to Call on the Organiser See following sections for more information on next call dates |
Sales property: new instruction/listing - essential data to enter
When entering new instruction/listing details, the following data should be entered as a minimum
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Lettings property: enter safety certificate information
Safety certificate details should be added to a lettings property
Ensure certificate information is added From lettings property:
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Add journal notes
A journal entry must be entered whenever a conversation has taken place with the vendor/landlord
1. Add journal entry From the Activity Feed section:
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2. Enter details
 Once saved, journal entries are non-editable  | |
3. Update last/next call dates A prompt to update the last/next call dates is displayed
Think of this as your 1-31 follow-up system |
Use the Organiser to manage your vendors/landlords
Vendors/Landlords to Call are usually shown in the To-do List panel on the Power Organiser |
ID checks
Ensure ID information is recorded ID can be entered via the contact or via a role record - once entered, it is shared across all roles the contact has - from the contact/role:
ID requirements are dependent on business requirements & configuration, therefore the screen shown above may differ to your system |
Right to Rent checks
Ensure Right to Rent checks are recorded Right to Rent check information can be entered via the contact or via a role record - once entered, it is shared across all roles the contact has - from the contact/role:
ID requirements are dependent on business requirements & configuration, therefore the screen shown above may differ to your system |
Viewing & follow ups
All viewing appointments should be entered and follow-up notes added as soon as possible
1. Viewings
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2. Use the Organiser to follow-up appointments
 Appointments shown here are those that need following up due to their follow up date being today (or before) | |
3. Follow up notes After a viewing has taken place, all viewings should:
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