PCHomes

Whilst being developed with the most up-to-date software packages, allowing us to bring you new technologies, PCHomes is an easy to use solution which will help any business, especially with the transition to a computerised office.

It is designed to offer the business and its users a way of simplifying and improving sales, marketing, administration and customer management tasks, whilst encouraging better and more efficient working practices.

It is also an important asset in the management of business, providing compliance along with analysis and reporting to assist in increasing efficiency - giving control to management.

Feature list.

System:

• Optimised for Windows™ XP, 2003 and Vista
• Compatible with Windows™ 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista
• Works with Terminal Server and Remote Desktop and other remote access services
• Written in Microsoft's own Visual FoxPro 9™ language
• Multi Window Environment

Integration:

• Links directly to Microsoft Word™ from version 6 onwards
• Uploads to the main Property Websites
• Post Code Address File (PAF) Integration
• SMS Integration
• Links to Multimap
• Spell Checking

Interface:

• Choose from a selection of predefined skins and colours, or create your own
• Side bar
• Microsoft Office style toolbars for ease of use
• Full multi-user environment allowing all of your negotiators to share information
• Fully integrated solution for Sales, Lettings and Management

Property:

• Enter and maintain extensive property details in a choice of screen styles e.g.
• Multiple descriptive fields for different targets e.g. printed documents or web pages etc
• Hip compatible will produce EPC Charts
• Links to URL’s e.g. Hip, EPC and Virtual tours etc.
• Property to Applicant matching
• Create and link Vendor, Purchaser, Solicitor, Landlord, Tenant and Applicant records and information  
• Produce and manage property documents from Property screen (e.g. letters, window cards and particulars)
• Create Vendor and Landlord information and documents from Property screen
• Full history of Property activity including change history
• Easily view information related to the property life cycle
• Optionally holds all completed and withdrawn properties for future reference
• Rooms Entry and Auto Formatting
• Sales Event tracking for property life cycle

Applicants:

• Enter and maintain Applicant details in a choice of screen styles & layouts
• Record applicant requirements with optional matching on specific details
• Match Applicants to Properties
• Add Applicants from received emails and instantly match to properties
• Record source of Applicant enquiries (e.g. email, boards, newspaper etc)
• Produce letters and communicate with Applicants from this screen
• HowHot! feature to show important Applicants
• Direct access to diary & events information for Applicants
• Full history of Applicant activity including change history
• Send SMS messages directly to Applicants
• Can record information about the Applicants finances

Vendors:

• Enter and maintain Vendor details in a choice of screen styles & layouts
• Produce reports to Vendors detailing all property activity, can be scheduled and automated
• Record multiple properties to a single vendor and visa versa
• Tenants and Tenancies:
• Hold information on Tenants
• Full Tenancy Archive for historic reporting
• End and Renew Tenancy Options
• Can record multiple Tenants against a single property

Diary:

• Interactive diary for daily, weekly or monthly activity
• Full event system for recording system and definable events
• Record viewings , offers and other property status events
• Record letter production, details sent and numerous other events
• Record advertising runs and information sent to contacts
• Full history on all recorded property events
• To do and reminder lists

Powerful output and documentation engine:

• Produce high quality full colour property particulars | Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Sample 3 | Sample 4 | Sample 5
• Produce window cards in various sizes, shapes and colours | Sample 1 | Sample 2 |
• Output can optionally include photographs, maps & floorplans
• Easily customise supplied letters, reports and output or create your own
• Create your own output with our inbuilt Output Producer & Report Writer
• Unlimited number of output productions, letters and reports styles can be produced
• Produce output in Word, HTML, Excel or PDF format
• Output to fax via your fax printer driver
• Envelope printing
• Output to any printer supported by Windows
• Documentation can be produced on blank paper, letter headed or pre-printed stationary
• Automatically add negotiator signatures and photos to required output
• Letters and other produced documentation can be easily held and saved for future reference.

Export & Upload facilities:

• Export files in XML, XHTML, WML, HTML or any other mark-up format
• Export files in Text, CSV, Excel or DBF formats, and numerous others
• Create direct web output for your website
• Upload properties to your website | Example Site (Sales Data) | Example Site (Lettings Data) |
• Upload properties automatically to 24-7estates and other related websites
• Upload facility to major websites
• Built in FTP facility
• Export to 3rd Party web sites, files and services
• Optional listing on Net-Lettings.co.uk
• Optional instant property updates to 24-7Estates.com
• Optional instant or batch update of your own website

Photo Management:

• Each property can register up to 8 photos for the internet
• Unlimited number of photos per property via Rooms Entry
• Integrated photo manager and photo tools
• Auto create photo set (web, printed etc) directly from a source photo
• Get photos directly from your digital camera
• Resize, Rotate, Contrast, Brightness and Crop controls
• Optimise for the internet in jpg format

Advanced security features including:

• Passwords for each negotiator/user
• Access rights set at group level e.g. sales, lettings, administrator etc
• Restrictions can be applied to all menu options
• Users can be shown different screens depending on security level
• Inter-Branch Networking
• Connect multiple branch offices
• Use distributed branch list or head office upload and distribute
• Optional sharing of property, applicants, vendors, tenants, landlords, agents, solicitors and more including photos, particulars and diary activity
• Schedule at your own pace for overnight or real time transfer
• Supports Terminal Server operation for remote access

System and Maintenance:

• Integrated ZIP backup and restore facility with scheduling
• Integrated database recovery system
• Automatic online upgrade facility
• Your rental subscription includes regular updates to the software.
• Backup your data online for off-site security

Customisation:

• Customise system language and prompts
• Redefine fields for using your own specialised information
• Customise screen grids with your own columns, colours and layout
• Add and recall saved filters for easy retrieval of information
• Create your own menu layouts to suite your business
• Choose from a selection of predefined skins and colours, or create your own
• Setup tasks for regular system and user operations
• Create your own toolbars for easy 1 click access to options
• Favourites menu for easy recall of your most accessed options

Advanced matching, (e)mailing and SMS Text messaging:

• System allows matching on up to 52 match flags
• Optionally match by Postcode, Area, Town or City
• Match on property status, tenures etc
• Full matching screen with tick boxes to help with selections
• Print and output documentation directly from matching screen
• Send SMS or emails directly to applicants from matching screens

Other Features:

• HTML Editor for web formatting descriptions
• Free format rooms entry via HTML editor
• Direct Property Links to website views
• Inter Branch improvements including sync word documents
• Additional Bullet Points, dates and entry fields
• Holds Sale Board status