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5 ways CRM systems help Letting Agents work smarter (not harder)

Written by One Utility Bill | Sep 4, 2025 10:13:08 AM

Between chasing references, managing compliance, and keeping tenants happy, it can often feel like there’s never enough time in the day.

That’s where CRM systems come in.

Modern CRMs give agents the tools they need to streamline processes, save hours in admin, and focus on what matters most, building relationships and growing revenue. 

Here are five ways CRM systems help letting agents work smarter, not harder 👇

 

 

No more searching through emails or spreadsheets to find tenant information. 

CRM systems like Acquaint, Reapit, SME Professional and Street.co.uk centralise everything in one place.

 

From property details to tenant communications, you can access everything you need in just a few clicks, saving hours of admin every week.

Not sure which CRM system would help your agency? Check out the top 17 CRMs for lettings and estate agents to find the right one for you!🏆 

 

 

CRMs allow you to automate your routine tasks such as:

 

🔔 Reminders

🏠 Rent collection prompt

⚡Registering tenant utilities

✅ Compliance checks.

... and much more!

 

This not only saves time but reduces the risk of errors and missed deadlines. 

Less manual work means you and your team can focus on delivering a better tenant and landlord experience.

💡 Want to automate your move-in reminders on Notify?

Use our  calendar reminder tool to stay on top of submissions, never miss a move-in and maximise your potential commission per let 💸

 


 

 

 

Utility registration can be a huge admin burden for agents. That’s why Notify integrates directly with leading CRMs including Acquaint, Reapit, SME Professional and a new partnership coming soon, Street.co.uk.

When you complete a tenant move-in through your CRM, Notify automatically registers utilities with the relevant suppliers. This means:

 

📞 No more chasing suppliers

📝 No duplicated data entry.

💸 A simpler way to earn commission 

⌛ Save EVEN more time 

 

Want to learn more about how you can integrate Notify into your CRM? Book a demo below and our in-house experts will walk you through the service and how it works. 👇

 

A good CRM doesn’t just store data, it helps you understand it.

Real-time reporting gives you clear insights into pipeline, revenue, and performance, so you can make smarter business decisions and spot opportunities faster.

 

Want to learn more? Check out this blog post by street.co.uk, showing how to get the most out of automation in your CRM reporting 👇

 

 

With everything centralised, everyone on your team has full visibility 👀

Whether it’s progress updates on a new tenancy or outstanding maintenance jobs, CRM systems make it easier to collaborate, delegate tasks, and keep your business running smoothly.

In fact, as Reapit discusses in their blog on automating rent collection, integrating your CRM with complementary tools (like payment systems) not only streamlines workflows but ensures all relevant data is visible and actionable in one place.


📖 Take a look at Reapit’s Automating Rent Collection: The Power of Combining CRM and Payment Systems 

 

Work smarter by integrating Notify directly into your CRM! 

Notify integrates with leading CRMs including Acquaint, Reapit, SME Professional, and soon Street.co.uk. 

These integrations automatically sync tenant, property, and move-in data, eliminating duplicate entry, saving you time, and giving your agency an easier way to earn commission on every move-in.

 

Want to get started?

  • New to Notify? Book a call ☎️  Our team and let us know which CRM your agency uses – one of our experts will walk you through the setup.

  • Already using Notify? ✉️ Email us at partnerships-success@oneutilitybill.co and we’ll help get your CRM integration live on the call.