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Lead status tracking and notifications for follow-ups

Purpose

 1.1. Enable real-time tracking of rental leads' status from initial enquiry to lease closing.
 1.2. Automatically update agents and team members on progression and pending actions.
 1.3. Ensure timely follow-ups, reducing lead loss due to delayed response.
 1.4. Consolidate all lead information and interactions in a central digital trail for oversight and accountability.
 1.5. Create automated, multi-channel alerts (email, SMS, app) for agents when a lead’s status changes or follow-up is due.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. New rental enquiry submitted via website or lead capture form.
 2.2. Agent or system updates lead status (e.g., Contacted, Scheduled Viewing, Negotiation, Signed).
 2.3. Lead unattended for a defined duration without status change.
 2.4. User-defined milestones hit, such as scheduled viewing date approaching or lease offer sent.

Platform Variants

 3.1. Twilio SMS
  • Feature: Programmable Messaging API
  • Setting: Send SMS to agent when lead needs follow-up
  • Example: Configure SMS template and webhook on status change

 3.2. SendGrid
  • Feature: Transactional Email API
  • Setting: Trigger follow-up or notification email on lead state update
  • Example: Email agents if viewing appointment is set

 3.3. Slack
  • Feature: Incoming Webhooks
  • Setting: Post lead activity to staff channel
  • Example: Configure message format for new lead assignment

 3.4. Salesforce
  • Feature: Process Builder/Flow Automation
  • Setting: Automate lead status updates and assign tasks
  • Example: Create workflow to alert owner if lead dormant > 3 days

 3.5. HubSpot
  • Feature: Workflow Automation
  • Setting: Auto-email and assign follow-up task when lead is unresponsive
  • Example: Route new lead to agent and set reminder

 3.6. Microsoft Teams
  • Feature: Connector/Adaptive Cards
  • Setting: Notify channel on milestone events
  • Example: Viewing confirmed notification to property managers

 3.7. Google Sheets
  • Feature: Apps Script Trigger
  • Setting: Update lead row, auto-email agent as row status changes
  • Example: On “Negotiation” update, email assigned agent

 3.8. Zoho CRM
  • Feature: Blueprint Automation
  • Setting: Status-driven follow-up tasks
  • Example: Auto-log activity, schedule email directly from lead profile

 3.9. Pipedrive
  • Feature: Workflow Automations
  • Setting: Notify owner on pipeline movement
  • Example: Automated email/SMS alert when lead stalls

 3.10. Airtable
  • Feature: Automation
  • Setting: Send notifications as lead records update
  • Example: Slack message on “Viewing Scheduled” status

 3.11. Gmail
  • Feature: Google Apps Script
  • Setting: Trigger auto-response and reminders from mailbox rule
  • Example: Forward unread lead emails after 2 hours to backup agent

 3.12. WhatsApp Business API
  • Feature: Automated Messaging
  • Setting: Auto WhatsApp follow-up for unresponsive leads
  • Example: Schedule follow-up template message

 3.13. Monday.com
  • Feature: Automations
  • Setting: Trigger team notifications as lead status columns update
  • Example: Assign agent, send Slack and email on new enquiry

 3.14. Freshdesk
  • Feature: Automations & Ticket Status
  • Setting: Notify/assign tasks based on status
  • Example: Auto-create support ticket for viewing appointment

 3.15. ClickUp
  • Feature: Automate Task Assignment
  • Setting: Change task assignee on lead progress
  • Example: Notify leasing manager when contract sent

 3.16. Asana
  • Feature: Rules Automation
  • Setting: Create new task or update assignee on new status
  • Example: Auto-remind agent if lead unresponsive

 3.17. Zendesk
  • Feature: Triggers & Automations
  • Setting: Notify relevant department as per lead label
  • Example: Auto-create ticket for “High Priority” leads

 3.18. Intercom
  • Feature: Campaign Automation
  • Setting: Schedule message or notification for dormant leads
  • Example: Push notification if no contact in 48 hours

 3.19. Mailchimp
  • Feature: Customer Journey
  • Setting: Tailored email touchpoints on status change
  • Example: Send lease application tips after viewing confirmed

 3.20. Microsoft Power Automate
  • Feature: Flow
  • Setting: Centralize lead events and automate multi-platform alerts
  • Example: Send Teams message and update SharePoint on lead status

Benefits

 4.1. Eliminates manual tracking, reducing missed opportunities.
 4.2. Multi-channel notifications maximize agent responsiveness.
 4.3. Standardizes communication and lead lifecycle management.
 4.4. Increases agent productivity through reduced administrative workload.
 4.5. Provides management with a transparent audit trail for all lead actions.
 4.6. Better customer experience through prompt and consistent follow-ups.

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