Overview
We’re excited to introduce updates to your Smart CRM, expertly designed to streamline your workflow, connect with your contacts, and collaborate with your peers!
Sleek & Intuitive Design:
The new interface will feature a modern and clean design, making your navigation smoother and more efficient.
New & improved filtering capabilities will help you save time! A redesigned filter panel, giving you the ability to filter on the fly plus new filtering options will help you quickly prioritize communication with your leads.
Enhanced Functionality:
New tools and functionalities, aimed at simplifying your tasks, saving you time and increasing your effectiveness in managing your contacts.
Keep yourself organized and accountable with a new Latest Communications column, that quickly tells you the most recent communication action taken (call, email, or text) - this will also remind you when it’s time to take action!
New icons have been added so you’re easily able to identify the status of your communication with your leads. Know which leads you’ve had a conversation with, who you’ve connected with, and which leads need you to contact them via phone call, text, and email!
User-Friendly Experience:
We’ve prioritized user feedback to create an interface that’s not only powerful, but also user-friendly, ensuring a seamless transition and quick adaptation.
New icons have been added so you’re easily able to identify the status of your communication with your contacts - this includes two-way communication - clear icon that identifies when there’s two-way communication for a lead and an agent.
Collaboration Made Easy: Collaborate with others in your office by tagging them in the new contact Note Modal!
To learn more and dive deeper into what’s new, see below!
2024 Smart CRM Updates
Global Contact Search
Easily search for contacts using the Global Search at the top of your account. No need to even press 'Enter' - the list will automatically update as you type.
New Call Log Modal
How to Complete a Call
There are multiple ways to find the call modal (i.e. the Quick Actions menu, the Contact Record, etc)
If initiating a call from your reminders click on the phone icon next to the call reminder.
Or, if you are looking at the calls list on your dashboard, you can click the blue 'call' button.
Clicking either the call button or the phone icon opens the dialer.
This dialer window is ready to go. You can see the contact is already picked for you.
If the contact has more than one phone number you will be able to select which one to call using the dropdown menu.
When you are ready, click the green 'Call Now' button at the top right.
You will immediately receive a call from your kvCORE Smart Number. A computerized voice will prompt you to connect you to your contact.
Once connected, the system will record your call if call recording is enabled for your Smart Number.
You can immediately fill in the outcome, call notes and follow up if necessary.
Please Note: If you manually add a call elsewhere outside of the task list (such as via Quick Actions) the call will not be properly removed from your calls list! You must initiate the dialer from your toolbar or call list in the Dashboard.
How to Schedule a Call
Scheduled calls can be created in a variety of ways:
Quick Actions button
Contact Record
When scheduling a call the same information will always be required.
A popup window will open up. Select 'Schedule Call' from the bottom.
If scheduling from a Contact Record you may select one of their phone numbers from the dropdown.
On the schedule call tab, you'll be able to set up your future calls with the following controls:
Note - This note will appear on the contact's timeline, as well as in the call summary in your tasks list.
Due Date - The date and time you want the call scheduled. I
Sync with Google - Set to 'Yes' to add this call to your Google Calendar at the specified date/time. For more information on syncing your Gmail account click here.
Repeat Calls - If you want to schedule this call more than once, turn this on.
# of repeat calls - If repeat calls is set to 'Yes', specify how many calls you want to schedule.
Within the Next - Specify what period of time you want your calls to be scheduled. The calls will be as evenly spaced as possible.
New Email Modal
Adding Attachments
You can now easily add attachments to your emails using the 'Add Attachment' button on the bottom left of your email editor.
Note: All attachments sent via email must not exceed 20 MB total.
Email Attachment File Types
File Type | Extension |
Archive files | .zip, .rar, .tar, and .gzip |
Audio files | .mp3, .mpeg, .wav, and .ogg |
Image files | .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp, and .tif |
Video files | .webm, .mpeg4, .3gpp, .mov, .avi, .mpegps, .wmv, and .flv |
Text files | .txt, .pages |
Adobe PDF documents | |
Scalable vector graphics | .svg |
TrueType files | .ttf |
Microsoft Word documents | .doc and .docx |
Microsoft Excel spread sheets | .xls and .xlsx |
Microsoft PowerPoint presentations | .ppt and .pptx |
XML paper specifications | .xps |
Redesigned UI
We've revamped the UI of the email modal for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. Featuring a fresh new font, updated buttons for "Use Smart Assistant" and "Send," and refreshed fields for Contact, Template, Subject, and Compose.
Template Enhancement
While using a template with an MLS merge tag, the MLS ID is now a required field, ensuring accurate communication and lessening room for error.
Modal Expansion
We've added the ability to expand the modal, providing more space and flexibility for composing emails without constraint.
Signature Toggle
You can now choose to include or exclude email signature with a convenient toggle option!
New Text Modal
Threaded Texts & Emails
You asked, and we listened - now you can view all past emails & texts in the same thread. This gives you the ability to easily pick up where you left off and better assist your contacts.
Your past emails and texts will be visible in each thread, requiring no extra steps from you.
Adding Attachments
You can now easily add attachments to your text messages using the 'Attach' button on the bottom left of your text editor.
Note: All attachments sent via text must not exceed 5 MB, with a total of three attached files per text message.
Text Message Attachment File Types
File Type | Extension |
Image files | .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .gif |
Expanded Text Options
Within the threaded view, you can now search for and select from multiple phone numbers. You can add a personal flair to your text messages by using emojis, including media attachments [like GIFs!], CORE Videos, and more!
Comprehensive Message Details
Text messages in the threaded view now display detailed information including message content, phone number, timestamp, and initials, providing you with a complete overview of your communication history!
Enhanced CRM Integration
Accessing the threaded view from the Smart CRM is now quicker and more intuitive. Simply clicking on the Text button within the activity column will open the threaded view, enabling you to respond to leads promptly and efficiently.
Appointments
The Appointments feature lets you set and schedule appointments for your leads, and keep track of those scheduled calls directly within your kvCORE database. You can also set your appointment availability within your Agent profile, which will sync with any Google and Outlook calendars connected to kvCORE.
How to Set Appointments
In order to start using the Appointments feature, you will first need to sync your Google or Outlook calendar to kvCORE. This not only enables the ability to schedule appointments from within kvCORE, but will also allow you to set your availability for future appointments.
Within your lead's profile, click on "Add" at the top right of the Appointments modal.
Appointments Panel Overview
Appointment Type - Select the type of appointment you would like to make from the following options:
Buyer Appointment
Listing Appointment
Custom Appointment (for appointment types that do not necessarily fall into the above categories)
Method - Choose the method of contact for this appointment.
Phone
In Person
Virtual
Date - Select the date of the appointment.
Start and End Time - Choose how long the appointment will last.
Location - Click to select the location during which the meeting will take place.
Guests - Select the leads and/or additional agents who will be attending the appointment. The dropdown will populate any associated leads, along with any agents who are also assigned to that lead. You and your lead will be selected by default, but you will also have the option of sharing the appointment with the account owner, the associated Lender, and any Relationships tied to that lead.
Description - Add notes here relating to the type of appointment that will be taking place.
Subject Line - Optional; allows you to set a custom title for the appointment that will be displayed on the email invitation.
Send Invitation email & text reminder - Sends an email and text reminder for the appointment, but can be toggled off if you would prefer to log the appointment without sending communications.
Set Appointment - Completes the process by sending any invitations and adding the appointment to the lead's profile. The newly created appointment will appear on the far right of the lead's profile.
Timeline Notes for Appointments
Once an appointment has been set, you will see a new "Appointment Set" confirmation appear in the lead's timeline. Until an appointment has been confirmed by the recipients, the timeline will display "Pending Confirmation":
Once the appointment has been confirmed, the timeline note will update accordingly to "Confirmed":
Completed appointments will display as follows:
Appointment Reminders
Before the date of your appointment, you may send a reminder to the attendees by clicking on the "Send Reminder" button on your scheduled appointment. This will re-send the invitation via text and email if the original communications were missed.
Email Notifications
Newly Created Appointment Notification for Agents
You will see this notification for any appointments that you have personally set, or if an appointment was created for you by an admin. The Add to Calendar link can be used to add the appointment to any virtual calendar (such as Google or Outlook).
Appointment Invitation for Guests
All guests assigned to the appointment will receive the following email. The Confirm Appointment link can be used to add the appointment to any virtual calendar.
Appointment Reminder for All Recipients
If an appointment reminder was sent to your guests, they will see the following in their inbox.
Daily Summary
You'll receive a daily email every morning with a summary of any appointments you have been scheduled to attend.
Logging Outcomes
You can log the outcome of your appointment by clicking on either the white circle next to your appointment on the far right of the lead's profile, or by selecting the "Log Outcome" button on the lead's timeline.
Appointment Met
If the call was successful, you may add notes to the "Outcome Notes" section. You can also optionally change the lead's status, if applicable.
Appointment Not Met
If the appointment was cancelled or otherwise could not be completed, you'll have the option to add a reason as well as additional appointment notes.
Appointment Availability
To set your availability for appointments, open your agent profile. The Appointment Availability section can be found at the lower right section of your profile.
Click on "Edit" to select your available dates and times. These settings can be changed at any time and will update immediately.
When setting up a new appointment, the calendar will reflect your available dates and times. Any time intervals or specific days marked as unavailable will be greyed out. Additionally, as long as you have synced your Google or Outlook accounts to kvCORE, the system will update your availability based on those calendars as well.
Availability Settings Overview
Time Zone - Select your desired timezone from the dropdown.
Weekly Hours - Configure the hours and intervals during which you will be available during the week for appointments. Clicking on the blue plus symbol adds an additional interval, and you can delete any unwanted intervals by clicking on the trash can icon.
Vacations - If you will be away for an extended period of time, you can set those dates here.
Mention Your Colleagues In the 'Notes' Section
Easily share information by tagging Agents & Lenders within your account in a contacts notes.
To tag a colleague open the notes and type '@'. Then continue typing their name or email and select the correct person from the dropdown menu. They will then get a notification informing them of the note.
Filters
Saving Filters
Smart CRM filters can be saved so that you don't need to re-create a filter each time you want to see a particular list of contacts.
TIP: Your most accessed saved filters will be more readily available!
To create the filter, first open your Smart CRM and click on the black arrow directly between Playbooks and Smart CRM to expand filter options.
Then set the criteria you'd like for your saved filter.
Your Smart CRM will automatically filter by the selected criteria.
To save your criteria, select 'Save Filters' from the top of your Smart CRM.
A pop-up modal will appear where you can give the filter a name. Then click 'Save New Filter' on the bottom left. You may also pin the filter as a Quick Link to be accessed quickly at the top of your Smart CRM.
In the future when you access the Smart CRM and want to re-apply the saved filter, it's easy to select the saved filter from the list.
Stored Filters
Now, after applying filters you can easily pick up where you left off after exiting the Smart CRM!
Finding Your Ponds & Saved Filters
Saved Filters and Ponds are moving to your filter panel (which will automatically be open when entering the Smart CRM). This de-clutters your CRM and makes searching even easier.
Smart CRM Columns
New Columns
We've saved you a few clicks into your leads' profiles by adding the following columns to the Smart CRM:
Phone Number
Hashtags
Pond
Type
Latest Communication
Phone Number | Displays the lead's primary phone number. |
Hashtags | Displays each of the lead's currently assigned hashtags, separated by comma. |
Pond | Shows a drop icon if the lead has been added to a pond. Hovering over the icon displays the pond name. |
Type | Displays the lead's type (Buyer, Seller) separate from the Status column. |
Latest Communication | The "Last Call" column has been updated to reflect the most recent communication from the lead, including Calls, Emails, and Texts. |
Column Toggle Functionality
Columns may be toggled on or off using the Columns dropdown at the far right of the Smart CRM. However, certain columns cannot be disabled, and will display as greyed-out options within the dropdown.
Static Toggles:
First and Last Name
Status
Type
Activity
Last Visit
Latest Communication
Calls/Emails/Texts
Activity Column
The Activity Column has been expanded to include Calls, Emails, and Texts in separate columns. Now, you can quickly filter by communication method directly within the Smart CRM! This provides an at-a-glance view of your leads' contact statuses and helps to narrow down which leads might need more attention.
The icons shown in each column will now be highlighted a specific color depending on the lead's contact status.
| Green - Two-way communication (i.e. you have contacted the lead and the lead has responded) |
| Black - One-way communication (i.e. you have contacted the lead but they have not responded) |
| Red - No communication attempted/opted out |
Hovering over each of these icons will display additional information.