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Inside The Frame

Inside The Frame :: Importing 101 – Getting Data into AFrame

June 4, 2025

Welcome to our June episode of Inside The Frame! 🎉 Ready to get your data into AFrame without the headache? In our Read more...

Inside The Frame

Inside The Frame :: Unlock the Power of Client Portals

May 7, 2025

Welcome to our May episode of Inside The Frame! 🎉 In this session, AFrame creator Burton Rhodes shows you how to Read more...

Inside The Frame

Inside The Frame :: Stop Ignoring Your CRM (it has feelings too)

May 1, 2025

Welcome to our April episode of Inside The Frame! 🎉 In this session, AFrame creator Burton Rhodes walks you through Read more...

Feature Update :: Required Transaction Attachments

April 2, 2025

Hello, AFramers! We’ve got an exciting update for transaction attachments! You can now mark attachments Read more...

Inside The Frame

Inside The Frame :: Don’t Fear The Setup

March 5, 2025

Welcome to our March episode of Inside The Frame! 🎉 In this session, we’re joined by Candee Wilhelm, founder of Read more...

Inside The Frame

Inside The Frame :: Mastering Merge Field Codes

February 5, 2025

Welcome to our February episode of Inside The Frame! 🎉 In this session, we’re diving into merge field codes—a Read more...

Inside The Frame

Inside The Frame :: Starting the Year Right!

January 8, 2025

Welcome to the first session of Inside The Frame! 🎉 This session focuses on setting a strong foundation for the Read more...

Feature Update :: Parent/Child Tasks // Due Date Formulas

November 14, 2024

Hello, AFramers! We’ve rolled out an update to improve how parent/child tasks function. Child tasks can now have Read more...

Feature Update :: Search By Phone/Email, Merge Field Codes, Email Layouts, Custom Field Exports

November 4, 2024

Hello, AFramers! We’ve made some updates to enhance your experience: Search by phone or email in the Read more...

Feature Update :: Auto-Attach Files to Email Templates

October 15, 2024

Hello, AFramers! We're excited to share a new feature that makes email templates even more powerful. Now, you can Read more...

Feature Update :: New Email Integration (Action Required)

September 23, 2024

Hello, AFramers! We are excited to announce that we have upgraded our email integration to a more efficient & Read more...

Industry Insights

Top 5 Strategies for Email Management

July 29, 2024

In the real estate industry, email is an essential tool for communication, client management, and transaction Read more...

Industry Insights

How to Become Indispensable to Your Agents

July 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, transaction coordinators play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations Read more...

Feature Update :: Removal of AFrame “Backup” Email Sender

July 8, 2024

Hello, AFramers! An important note regarding changes to our email sending process: Previously, if an email failed Read more...

Feature Update :: Colors 🎨

May 23, 2024

Hello, AFramers! We are thrilled to show off a new feature that enables you to assign colors to tasks, Read more...

Feature Update :: Omitting Tasks (and Green Check Marks)

May 13, 2024

Hello, AFramers! I wanted to give you a quick update on a new feature we've implemented. Now, you can omit Read more...

Feature Update :: Zapier & Intake Forms

April 26, 2024

Hello, AFramers! We are happy to announce that intake forms are finally here! This new feature allows you to create Read more...

Feature Update :: Team Members & Associated Contacts

April 4, 2024

Hello, AFramers! We are excited to announce that (finally) each Team Member (standard users & managed agents) Read more...

Feature Update :: Combine PDFs, Dates Widget Times, Show/Hide Completed Items in Calendar

January 11, 2024

Hello, AFramers! We've got some fun little updates for you today... One of them is the Combine PDFs feature, which Read more...

Feature Update :: Custom Transaction Fields

December 22, 2023

Hello, AFramers! Custom Fields are here! Take a sneak peek into our latest feature: Custom Transaction Fields. Now Read more...

Feature Update :: Task (and Attachment) Notes

November 9, 2023

Hello, AFramers! We're excited to introduce a brand-new feature: Task Notes. With this addition, you can Read more...

Feature Update :: Parent/Child Tasks

October 4, 2023

Hello, AFramers! We are excited to announce that Parent/Child Tasks are finally here! You now have the ability to Read more...

Feature Update :: Dual-sided Transactions

August 31, 2023

We are excited to announce that we have completed the dual-sided feature for transactions! Now, if you represent both Read more...

Update

New Videos Available on YouTube

June 26, 2023

We have some fantastic news for you! Our YouTube channel is now loaded with brand new videos to assist you with your Read more...

Feature Update :: Multiple Email Signatures & Additional Email Settings

May 27, 2023

You can now set up multiple email signatures for every user in your account. This is great for those who want custom Read more...

Industry Insights

How to Set Your Rates in your TC Business

May 4, 2023

The demand for real estate transaction coordinators is higher than ever. More and more agents are seeing how useful it Read more...

Feature Update :: Calendar Invites for Transaction Dates

April 12, 2023

You can now send Calendar Invites directly from an AFrame Transaction. Previously, you could only provide calendar Read more...

Feature Update :: Agent Portal // Closed Transactions

March 18, 2023

The Agent Portals now show closed transactions! You can also choose to show/hide any closed status by toggling them Read more...

Feature Update :: New Contact & Transaction Fields, Task Auto-Adjusting Due Date “Bug”

February 23, 2023

We've added some new fields to the Contact and Transaction pages and fixed a "bug" in the way modified due dates work Read more...

Industry Insights

Slow Period? Revamp Your Business for Growth

February 20, 2023

Just like the weather, businesses go through seasonal changes. The good news is that there is no bad season! Although Read more...

Feature Update :: Custom Date Formats for Merge Field Codes & Copy Transaction Address Button

February 17, 2023

Here's another quick update on some features regarding custom date formats and copy to clipboard: You can now Read more...

Industry Insights

Staying Organized = Keys to Success for TCs

February 15, 2023

Transaction Coordinators can multitask with the best of them. Keeping agents and transactions on schedule, running your Read more...

Feature Update :: Date Template Stacking, All Day Reminders, $FirstNames, Buyer/Seller Calendar Feed

February 10, 2023

We've made several smaller updates this week that we hope many of you will find helpful! Made it easier to apply Read more...

Industry Insights

Generate Referrals and Repeat Deals With the Best CRM for Realtors

February 1, 2023

Once you’ve mastered a process for capturing leads and you have a large database of prospects, how do you keep them Read more...

Feature Update :: Text Highlight in Editor

January 20, 2023

We've updated the email/letter editor to allow you to highlight text. This is great for calling out important Read more...

Industry Insights

5 Steps for Transaction Coordinators To Set And Meet Goals

January 18, 2023

We all have the best intentions when we set goals. But setting goals is the easy part. Achieving them is harder, Read more...

Feature Update :: Time Zones

January 17, 2023

Excited to show off some new features as they relate to Time Zones. You can now set Time Zones for transactions and Read more...

Feature Update :: Task Template Imports

January 14, 2023

You can now import Task Templates from a spreadsheet. This should be especially helpful for those new to AFrame coming Read more...

Feature Update :: Agent Portal

January 2, 2023

We are excited to announce our new Agent Portal! You can now easily keep your agents in the loop on all transaction Read more...

Feature Update :: Terminate Contract

December 30, 2022

We've expanded the Terminate Contract feature to give you more options when resetting an "under contract" transaction. Read more...

Feature Update :: Closing Dates

December 29, 2022

We've updated the way Closing Dates work for Transactions. You can now enter a date, time, and location - just like you Read more...

Industry Insights

5 Tasks Successful Transaction Coordinators Must Master

September 14, 2022

Transaction coordinators go far beyond document tracking. Transaction coordinators need to excel at a variety of tasks, Read more...

Industry Insights

Real Estate Lead Generation to Grow Your CRM Database

September 14, 2022

Real estate is a people business above all else. Taking this one step further, it’s about relationships – Read more...

Industry Insights

Simplify Transaction Management to Save Time

September 7, 2022

Managing transactions is a key part of being a realtor, and it’s also one of the more time-consuming aspects of the Read more...

Industry Insights

Why Real Estate Clients Switch Agents – and How to Stop Them from Leaving

August 4, 2022

It happens to the best of us — a real estate client leaves for another agent, leaving the realtor wondering what they Read more...

Industry Insights

3 Habits of Successful Real Estate Agents

June 1, 2022

Success is often associated with huge, sweeping wins. But for most people, small habits add up to big gains. This is Read more...

Industry Insights

4 New Challenges Real Estate Agents Face (And How A Real Estate Agent CRM Can Help)

May 17, 2022

A career in real estate is exciting and rewarding, but the profession is also filled with challenges that can be Read more...

Industry Insights

Connecting with Clients: The Value Of A Real Estate CRM

May 4, 2022

Communication is key to a successful real estate business. This means reaching out to prospects, staying connected with Read more...

Industry Insights

How to Warm Up to Cold-Calling for Realtors

April 27, 2022

It’s a task that usually doesn’t inspire much enthusiasm among real estate agents. When ranking the fun and Read more...

Industry Insights

Why You Shouldn’t Reinvent the Wheel for Each Real Estate Transaction

April 15, 2022

Professional real estate agents know that relationships are the foundation of a successful real estate business. This Read more...

Industry Insights

4 Must-Have Real Estate CRM Features for Long Term Success

March 10, 2022

Selecting a CRM for real estate professionals that grows your business and gives great customer service is key to Read more...

Industry Insights

Marketing to your Center of Influence: Email Open Rates

February 5, 2022

You’ve heard it before: Email marketing is one of the best ways for realtors to stay connected with existing clients Read more...

Industry Insights

5 Reasons Why You Need a Real Estate CRM with Transaction Management

December 29, 2021

If you are in the residential real estate business, you probably already use some type of real estate CRM software. But Read more...

Industry Insights

4 Ways to Engage Sellers & Keep Them Happy (With Your Real Estate CRM)

January 6, 2021

Top agents know that real estate is a contact sport and a steady stream of communication with your sellers is key — Read more...

Industry Insights

What is a T/CRM?

August 20, 2020

You've heard the term CRM, but what the heck is a T/CRM - and why should I care?  There is no shortage of CRMs out Read more...