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Get started with the Command Center

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Written by RentEngine Ops
Updated over a week ago

Overview

The Command Center is where the magic happens: communication, scheduling, follow-ups.

This article walks through the major features and tools inside the Command Center, and how your team can best leverage them.


Where to find the Command Center

  1. Log in to RentEngine

  2. Click the Command Center tab

  3. Use the search bar and filters to find specific prospects or groups


What you can do in the Command Center

1. View all conversations

The Command Center shows every prospect interaction across your portfolio.

You can:

  • View recent conversations (call and text) and leasing event history

  • See everything about a prospect, including:

    • Lead source and assigned agent/subteam

    • Other interested properties (and their status)

    • Add notes and manual follow-ups

    • See full property details without switching tabs

    • Start showings and add showing feedback

  • Send messages and make phone calls


2. Search and filter

Use the search bar and filters to find:

  • A prospect by name, phone number, or address

  • Prospects by status

  • Prospects with paused follow-ups

  • Message that still need a response ("unanswered")


3. Respond to leads

The Command Center centralizes all messaging:

  • Text messages

  • Calls

  • Automated follow-ups


4. Log leasing events

When you interact with a prospect (call or text) and their status changes, log a leasing event:

  1. Open the conversation

  2. Click Action

  3. Choose the appropriate event

  4. Add any internal notes

Action events also send a message to the prospect if selected.

Note: Non-action events update status but do not send messages.


5. Snooze conversations

Temporarily hide a conversation until a later time.

To snooze:

  1. Hover over the message card

  2. Click Snooze

  3. Choose duration

  4. Choose whether it’s for you or everyone

Note: Full guide here.


7. Assign prospects and users

You can assign a prospect to a specific team member for ownership:

  1. Open the prospect

  2. Click ActionAssign to user

  3. Choose the user

Assignment affects:

  • Who receives notifications

  • Who is responsible for converting that lead

Prospects without assignments notify all team members on the property’s subteam.


8. Track prospect status

Statuses reflect where a prospect is in the leasing process (e.g., New, Contacted, Showing Desired).

Statuses control:

  • Message automation

  • Follow-up behavior

  • Reporting segmentation

Updating statuses manually ensures accurate pipeline tracking.


Command Center panels and indicators

Log internal context or manual outreach and set reminders for future action.

View, edit, cancel, or create your own follow-ups directly from the conversation.


Best practices for using the Command Center

  • Filter by Unanswered Messages: Prioritize new and active conversations first.

  • Log leasing events and notes: Always record calls, texts, and interactions.

  • Use follow-ups intentionally: Create or edit them when automation doesn’t fit.

  • Keep statuses accurate: This powers automation and reporting.

  • Use filters daily: Find paused or stalled prospects quickly.

  • Assign accountability: Use assignments so every lead has an owner.


Troubleshooting common Command Center issues

I don’t see a conversation

  • Confirm the prospect’s status isn’t archived or snoozed

  • Adjust filters to show all conversations, not just unanswered messages or prospects only assigned to your properties

If you need help, contact RentEngine support via chat with the prospect name and a description of what you’re seeing.

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