Overview
A leading real estate company needed a seamless way to integrate their WordPress website with the Reapit CRM system. Previously, they had been using an older CRM system, but they required a transition to Reapit without disrupting their existing website structure.
The transition needed to be implemented in a way that ensured data accuracy, retained all functionalities, and improved the efficiency of property listing updates.
To achieve this, I developed a bespoke WordPress plugin that automated data synchronization between Reapit and their website while maintaining a smooth user experience.
Challenges
- The client needed to migrate from their old CRM to Reapit CRM without breaking the existing website.
- Property listings had to be updated every hour to ensure accuracy and reflect real-time changes.
- A daily housecleaning function was required to remove outdated listings and prevent clutter.
- A user-friendly dashboard was needed within WordPress to allow manual updates and display key property data.
Solution
To streamline the property management process, I developed a custom WordPress plugin that directly integrates with the Reapit API. Key features of the solution included:
- Automated Hourly Data Syncing: The plugin fetches real-time property listings, descriptions, images, and pricing from Reapit CRM and updates them on WordPress every hour.
- Seamless CRM Migration: The integration ensured a smooth transition from Qube to Reapit while keeping the website structure intact.
- Daily Housecleaning Function: A scheduled job runs daily to remove outdated listings, keeping the database clean and accurate.
- Customizable Listing Display: Properties are dynamically displayed with filtering and sorting options, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Admin Dashboard: A custom dashboard within WordPress allows manual updates and displays key metrics such as the number of properties in WordPress vs. Reapit, last sync status, and error logs.
- Error Handling & Logging: A robust logging system ensures that any API failures or data discrepancies are logged and flagged for review.
Conclusion
This custom-built WordPress plugin provided the real estate company with an automated, reliable, and scalable solution for managing property listings. The project not only ensured a smooth transition between CRM’s but also introduced key automation features to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and lead generation.
If you need a custom WordPress plugin or an API integration to streamline your business processes, get in touch!