Customization Guide
Make PropertyBase your own with extensive customization options.
Branding​
Logo & Colors​
Customize your workspace appearance:
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Go to Settings > Branding
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Upload your logo:
- Light Logo: For light backgrounds
- Dark Logo: For dark mode
- Favicon: Browser tab icon
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Set brand colors:
Primary Color: #545739
Secondary Color: #1E1C11
Accent Color: #FAF1E8
Email Templates​
Customize all outgoing emails:
- Go to Settings > Email Templates
- Select template to edit
- Customize:
- Subject line
- Header/footer
- Body content
- Variables/merge fields
Available Variables:
{{lead.name}} - Lead's full name
{{lead.email}} - Lead's email
{{property.name}} - Property name
{{agent.name}} - Agent name
{{workspace.name}} - Your company name
PDF Brochures​
Customize property brochures:
- Logo placement
- Color scheme
- Font selection
- Layout options
- Footer content
Custom Fields​
Adding Custom Fields​
Extend data models with custom fields:
- Go to Settings > Custom Fields
- Select entity (Lead, Property, Unit)
- Click Add Field
- Configure:
Field Name: Investment Grade
Field Type: Select
Options:
- A (Premium)
- B (Standard)
- C (Value)
Required: false
Visible To: All
Field Types​
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | Single line text |
| Textarea | Multi-line text |
| Number | Numeric values |
| Currency | Money values |
| Date | Date picker |
| Select | Dropdown list |
| Multi-select | Multiple choices |
| Checkbox | Yes/No |
| URL | Links |
| File | Attachments |
Using Custom Fields​
Custom fields appear:
- On entity forms
- In table views
- In filters
- In reports
- Via API
Pipeline Customization​
Custom Stages​
Modify your lead pipeline:
- Go to Settings > Pipeline
- Add, edit, or remove stages
- Configure each stage:
Stage Name: Site Visit
Color: #4CAF50
Probability: 50%
SLA: 24 hours
Auto-actions:
- Send viewing confirmation
- Notify agent manager
Multiple Pipelines​
Create different pipelines for:
- Sales leads
- Rental inquiries
- Investor relations
- After-sales support
Workflow Automation​
Automation Rules​
Create rules to automate tasks:
- Go to Settings > Automations
- Click New Rule
- Define trigger and actions:
Name: Welcome New Lead
Trigger: Lead created
Conditions:
- Source = Website
Actions:
- Send welcome email
- Assign to round-robin
- Create follow-up task (1 hour)
Available Triggers​
- Lead created/updated
- Stage changed
- Property status changed
- Task due
- Time-based (daily, weekly)
Available Actions​
- Send email
- Send notification
- Assign to user
- Change status
- Create task
- Add tag
- Update field
- Webhook call
Views & Filters​
Custom Views​
Save filtered views for quick access:
- Apply filters to any list
- Click Save View
- Name your view
- Set visibility (personal/team)
Example Views:
- "My Hot Leads"
- "Overdue Follow-ups"
- "This Week's Viewings"
- "Unsold Inventory"
Default Views​
Set default views by role:
Agents:
Leads: "My Leads"
Properties: "Assigned to Me"
Managers:
Leads: "All Active"
Properties: "All Available"
Notifications​
Notification Preferences​
Configure per-user notifications:
| Event | Push | In-App | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New lead assigned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lead reply | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task due | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deal closed | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Notification Templates​
Customize notification content:
New Lead Notification:
Title: "New lead: {{lead.name}}"
Body: "{{lead.name}} is interested in {{property.name}}"
Action: "View Lead"
Access Control​
Custom Roles​
Create custom roles beyond defaults:
- Go to Settings > Roles
- Click Create Role
- Configure permissions:
Role: Senior Agent
Permissions:
Leads:
- View all
- Edit assigned
- Delete own
Properties:
- View all
- Edit assigned
Reports:
- View team reports
Field-Level Permissions​
Control field visibility by role:
Commission Rate:
Admin: Edit
Agent: View
Viewer: Hidden
Internal Notes:
Admin: Edit
Agent: Edit
Viewer: Hidden
Localization​
Language Settings​
Configure workspace language:
- Interface language
- Email language
- Document language
Date & Number Formats​
Set regional formats:
Date Format: DD/MM/YYYY
Time Format: 24-hour
Number Format: 1,234.56
Currency Position: Before ($100)
Multi-Currency​
Enable multiple currencies:
- Go to Settings > Currencies
- Add currencies
- Set exchange rate source
- Configure display options
Import/Export Settings​
Save Configurations​
Export your customizations:
- Go to Settings > Import/Export
- Click Export Settings
- Select what to export:
- Custom fields
- Pipeline stages
- Automation rules
- Email templates
- Views
Apply to New Workspace​
Import settings to a new workspace:
- Create new workspace
- Go to Settings > Import/Export
- Click Import Settings
- Upload configuration file
Best Practices​
- Start with Defaults - Customize gradually
- Document Changes - Keep track of customizations
- Test Before Deploy - Test automations thoroughly
- Get Team Input - Involve users in customization
- Regular Review - Audit customizations quarterly