Picking a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system was a lot like horse racing for me, I didn’t have the time to fully look into the form or abilities of each, so went on what other people said and the name!
Picking a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system was a lot like horse racing for me, I didn’t have the time to fully look into the form or abilities of each, so went on what other people said and the name!
So now, after testing a few and speaking to a lot of people about the ups and downs they have had with the system they chose, I am going to summarise the best out there right now, what they are best for (as there are a number of property strategies out there) and where they gallop to the line or fall at a hedge!
Before we look into the different CRM systems, firstly it is worth working out what you want from a CRM system, what current software you need it to link to and what CRM software can actually do for you and your business.
CRM refers to strategies, systems and software that are used to manage and analyse customer interactions throughout the customer lifecycle. The goal of having CRM implemented in your business is usually to:
CRM software, in a nutshell, consolidates all customer information in one easy to manage database and then systemises future contact with those customers. So, for the customers of a property business, a CRM software could do the following:
Before we look at specific CRM software, do check your current software as some include an element of CRM within them (eg Kigo and Infusionsoft listed below). Also, if you have invested in letting and estate agent software, this should already have a CRM element to it.
Now on to some of the different CRM softwares you may want to consider. First up…
Main benefits:
Main drawbacks:
Price: $999 Set-up and $199 per month ($299 per month including sales automation)
Verdict: If you are growing an empire, a business with a big team and have 1000s of contacts, then this is worth the investment. Too much time and cost investment for smaller businesses.
Main benefits:
Main drawbacks:
Price: $12 to $99 per month
Verdict: Great choice for those starting out with a widening range and number of contacts to manage. Much cheaper than Infusionsoft and easier to manage.
Main benefits:
Main drawbacks:
Price: Depends on number of SA units, £810 set-up, between £88 and £145 per month plus between £0.53 and £0.57 per night booked.
Verdict: It systemises a lot of the contact whilst ensuring that the contract is signed by the guest. This makes it an easy yes for businesses managing SAs. Alternatives are out there with varying capabilities and we have used a couple and chose Kigo to go forward with.
Main benefits:
Main drawbacks:
Price: $10 per user per month
Verdict: Similar to Insightly, another good CRM system for the price. Good to use for smaller businesses and teams and with a 3- day free trial it may be good to test to know what features you really need in your business to look out for in another system.
There are plenty more CRM systems out there and pcmag.com has summarised the features of them here with Zoho coming out top against their criteria:

In summary
I hope you find this useful. If you are using a different CRM system that hasn’t been listed above and is working well for you, please get in touch with us via the comments box below to let us know what you are using, which property strategy you use and why you found it the best for you/your business.
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