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CRM for real estate brokerages

CRM for Real Estate Brokerages with a Specific Workflow

Real estate brokerages require clear administrative structures to manage client records, files, and scheduling without interfering with external MLS systems. Workspace369 runs proposals, projects, tasks, conversations and invoices for the whole brokerage in one system. Staff record each lead transfer in a custom owner field, and roles and permissions control what each agent sees. With audit trails and a full conversation history, brokerages track tasks and client interactions alongside their transaction management platform.

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Key facts

CRM for real estate brokerages at Workspace369 covers 9 areas, including client records, proposals, projects and tasks.

The workflow runs in 5 steps, from "establishing the core client record" to "issuing administrative invoices and archiving files".

Workspace369 starts at $29/mo for 1 seat, and the Commander plan includes 20 seats, 500 GB of storage, and 120,000 AI tokens per month at $299/mo.

Additional seats cost $10 each and 100 GB of additional storage costs $15; full pricing is public on the Workspace369 pricing page.

The problem

Administrative Friction in Brokerage Operations

Ambiguous Lead Ownership During Agent Handoffs

When a lead moves between agents, the administrative file often loses its clear supervisor designation. Without an explicit owner recorded in the brief, tasks and scheduled meetings conflict. This lack of accountability causes dropped client conversations and duplicated proposals. Brokerages require a strict administrative record to track which agent owns the client record at any given hour, helping staff manage internal friction and unassigned files.

Scattered Property Proposals and Client Files

Administrative staff often distribute property files, client agreements, and initial proposals across separate email threads. This fragmentation makes it difficult to verify the latest project documents before scheduling viewings. When conversations and files live in disconnected silos, verifying client records requires manual searches. A unified administrative framework keeps project tasks, client records, and files linked together for clear operational visibility.

Disconnected Scheduling and Client Conversations

Coordinating property consultations and administrative reviews often fails when scheduling tools operate independently from client conversations. Staff members schedule appointments without viewing historical client records or active tasks. This gap leads to missed dates and unconfirmed proposals. Brokerages need a method to tie scheduling directly to client records, so that conversations regarding dates can be made visible to the administrative team.

Untracked Invoices and Administrative Project Tasks

Administrative fees and client invoices frequently fall outside standard project tracking. When staff members issue invoices without linking them to specific client records or tasks, tracking payments becomes a manual chore. Brokerages need a system where administrative invoices, proposals, and projects are bound to the client record. This helps every completed task match its corresponding financial record accurately when recorded properly.

The product

See the workspace your clients feel.

01

A portal clients actually check

Clients watch progress, files, and invoices in a branded portal instead of asking your team for updates.

Workspace369 client record showing history, files, communication, and invoices in one profile
02

Every channel in one inbox

Email, SMS, calls, and voicemail land beside the client record — with AI summaries, so anyone on the team can reply with full context.

Workspace369 shared inbox showing email, SMS, and call history beside a client record
03

Client work, organized as projects

Tasks, files, and status for every engagement — visible to the team and, through the client portal, to the client.

Workspace369 project board showing client work organized into stages with owners and status
04

Proposals to paid invoices

Send quotes, bill milestones or retainers, and let automated reminders chase anything outstanding.

Workspace369 invoice editor showing line items, payment terms, and client details

Workflow

The Brokerage Client Workflow

01

Establishing the Core Client Record

The workflow begins by entering the prospective buyer or seller into the client records database. Administrative staff document the initial inquiry parameters and assign an explicit agent owner in a custom owner field. This record acts as the primary client file, anchoring all future proposals, tasks, and scheduling. Staff members check that contact details are complete before initiating any further project phases or administrative assignments.

02

Drafting and Distributing Administrative Proposals

Once the client record is established, staff create and send formal proposals. These documents outline the brokerage service terms and initial consultation schedules. The proposal is shared directly with the client through the client portal, allowing for transparent review. Staff members log all related client conversations within the platform to track feedback, amendments, and approval dates before moving to active projects.

03

Initiating the Property Project and Task Lists

After proposal acceptance, staff convert the file into an active project. This project contains specific task lists for document gathering, background verifications, and showing preparations. Every task is assigned a deadline and a specific operator. The explicit agent owner remains recorded on the client record, so that any task updates or file uploads can be reviewed by the responsible agent.

04

Coordinating Scheduling and Client Conversations

Administrative staff use the scheduling feature to organize property consultations and document signing sessions. These calendar events link directly back to the main client record and active project. Changes to the schedule can be updated within the client portal by a staff member. Conversations regarding calendar adjustments are recorded in the shared communication log, maintaining an explicit timeline of all interactions during the transaction lifecycle.

05

Issuing Administrative Invoices and Archiving Files

Upon completing the project milestones, the brokerage issues invoices for administrative or consulting services. Staff generate the invoice within the platform, linking it to the client record and completed tasks. Once paid, all related files, proposals, and conversations are archived within the client record. This keeps a clean history of the whole engagement accessible to the brokerage.

Product coverage

Client operations for real estate brokerages

  • When a client record is transferred, the custom owner field shows the new agent before any task is reassigned.
  • The client portal must accurately display shared proposals and scheduling dates to the client without exposing internal agent task lists or private conversations.
  • Staff can generate an invoice that links directly to a completed project task and see it on the client record.
Client records
Proposals
Projects and tasks
Files
Conversations
Scheduling
Invoices
Client portal
Workflow Automations

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Rated by the people running their client work on it.

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Finally feels calm

Bounced between three or four all-in-one tools and always ended up in a mess of tabs. This is the first one that feels calm. Set up my client projects in ten minutes.

Justin R. · Solo founder · App Store review
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Painless team rollout

Rolled it out to our eight-person team and adoption was painless — intuitive and polished. I'd love more integrations, but they keep shipping.

Samantha D. · Operations lead · App Store review
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Hours back every week

Was juggling separate tools for notes, tasks, docs, and updates. Consolidating into one place has genuinely saved me hours each week. Support is responsive too.

Alicia N. · Agency founder · App Store review
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FAQ

Evaluation Criteria for Lead Ownership and Administration

How does the system handle agent commissions and MLS listings?

Keep MLS listings and commission calculations in your brokerage systems. Workspace369 runs the client side, from client records and proposals to scheduling and invoices, and connects to other systems through webhooks and the API from Specialist.

Can we track lead ownership changes when an agent leaves?

Yes. Staff update the custom owner field when a lead moves between agents, and roles and permissions control which agents can see the record. The brokerage keeps clear accountability for all projects, tasks, and scheduled consultations associated with that specific client.

What files can be stored within the client records?

Signed proposals stay on each client record, and from Specialist brokerages can attach files and scheduling outlines directly to the record. This keeps all necessary documentation connected to active projects and tasks, so the next agent has the full history when a lead changes hands.

How do clients interact with the brokerage through the platform?

Clients access the brokerage via the client portal to review proposals, check scheduling dates, and view issued invoices. They can also engage in conversations regarding their active projects. Internal tasks, agent assignments, and private internal files remain hidden from the client portal to support operational privacy.

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