Sharing a Listing
Many agents like to share and promote their listings before their open house. This article will go over some different ways you can share your listing through through the app or directly through OpenHomePro.com.
There are different methods on how to do this depending on the device you’re using, so be sure to scroll to the correct instructions for your device.
Instructions for iPad Users
Here is a video that outlines the instructions for how iPad users can share listings through the Open Home Pro app (instructions for sharing starts on 0:57):
First, you will need to navigate to the listing that you’re trying to share. On the main dashboard of the Open Home Pro app, select “All” under Listings in the control menu towards the left. This will bring you to an index of all of your listings. Tap on the listing that you’re looking to share.
You will then be brought to the listing page. When tapping on the “Share to Facebook”, this will share your listing on your Facebook page. Before selecting this option, you will want to make sure you are signed into the Facebook account that you would like to post your listing to on your iPad.
After tapping on the 'Share to Facebook' button on the right-hand side of the screen, select “Post”.
You also have the ability to share your listing other ways, such as to your email or Twitter. To view your other options, tap on the share icon in the top right corner. This will bring a dropdown of share options.
When selecting "View Web Listing", you will be brought to your listing page on the web. This can act similar to a landing page for your listing. When selecting "Copy Listing URL", the URL for the listing page will automatically copy to your iPad. This will allow you to promote your listing and open house through other venues, where the link would direct people to the listing page.
When selecting “Twitter”, you can share your listing as a tweet through your twitter page. Like Facebook, make sure you are signed into your twitter account on your iPad beforehand. This will bring up a pop-up window where you can preview the tweet. When you're ready to share the listing, select "Tweet".
When selecting “Email” you can share your listing through your email. To do this, you will need to make sure that you have your email set up on your iPad. When tapping on the "Email" option, a pop-up window will appear with your email draft.
It will automatically insert data that you have inputted on the listing page, however you can edit any default information on the email, by simply tapping on the sections of the email that you are trying to edit. Once you have made your edits and added the recipients, tap "Send" in the top right corner of the email draft.
Instructions for Android Users
To begin, you will want to select the Listings tab on the top of the screen. You will see all of your listings indexed in the left-hand column. Tap on the listing that you’re trying to share.
This will bring you to your Listing’s page. To share your listing, tap on the "Share" tab.
Once tapping on the "Share" tab, a pop-up window will appear with your different sharing options.
When tapping on the Facebook icon, this will share your listing on your Facebook page. Before selecting this option, you will want to make sure you are signed into the Facebook account that you would like to post your listing to on your iPad. This with bring you to a pop up window where you can preview the Facebook post. When you're ready to share the listing, select “Post”.
When selecting “Twitter”, you can share your listing as a tweet through your twitter page. Like Facebook, make sure you are signed into your twitter account on your iPad beforehand. This will bring up a pop-up window where you can preview the tweet. When you're ready to share the listing, select "Tweet".
If you're signed into a Gmail account, you can also share the listing info through Gmail. When tapping on the "Gmail" icon, this will open up an email draft in your Gmail account. It will automatically insert data that you have inputted on the listing page, however you can edit any default information on the email, by simply tapping on the sections of the email that you are trying to edit. Once you have made your edits and added the recipients, tap "Send".
If you have another Email set up on your Android, you can share the listing through that Email, by selecting the general "Email" link. Similar to how the Gmail icon operates, when tapping on the "Mail" icon, this will open up an email draft. It will automatically insert data that you have inputted on the listing page, however you can edit any default information on the email, by simply tapping on the sections of the email that you are trying to edit. Once you have made your edits and added the recipients, tap "Send".
Instructions for OpenHomePro.com
When logged into your account through OpenHomePro.com, you have the ability to share your listings on Facebook, Twitter or by using the listing URL.
First, you will want to go to www.openhomepro.com and sign in to your account with your username and password. On the main Listings page, scroll to the listing you want to share.
To share the listing on your Facebook page, click the “Like” button next to the listing photos. You'll then be taken to either a “Facebook Login” or “Share on Facebook” pop-up window. Next, choose the appropriate profile or page on Facebook that you would like to share the listing to.
This is particularly helpful if you are trying to share your listing on your Facebook business page rather than your general Facebook profile. Once selected, click on “Post” to share the listing.
To share the listing on your Twitter page, click the “Tweet” button. You'll then be taken to a pop-up window where you can login (if need be) and tweet the link for your listing. When you’re ready to share the listing, click on the “Tweet” button in the pop-up window.
To access the listing URL, click on the "Manage Listing" button, and navigate to the Property Details tab.
Need more help?
If you have additional questions about sharing listings, let us know at support@openhomepro.com.
