Base: 2 Way SMS for Namibia & Flex link on feeds & Agent/Team websites



2 Way SMS for Namibia
Namibia users can now send 2 way SMS messages from within Base to their clients or agents.
Check out our initial blog post here with the details including costs for sending and receiving. To get started simply purchase credits with your credit card in Base:
https://productblog.entegral.net/2019/11/new-2-way-sms-feature-for-base.html

Flex links on feeds
There is now a link to your listing on your Flex powered real estate website within Base's feeds section on listings. Once the listing is active on your website, the link will be enabled similiar to the portals. We highly suggest promoting your own website on social media to build your own brand.



Agent/Team websites
If you are looking to add more value for your agents or if you are a single agent or team and would like to enhance your personal brand online, check out our updated Flex Agent and Team websites here which includes sample websites.

  • If you already have a Flex office website, you can create websites for all your agents that is powered by the same Base, OMS or Sync data feed, so you only pay for the hosting fee.
  • There are various templates but if you are looking for a fixed template for all your agents, talk to us.
  • These websites comes HTTPS secure with 100% uptime, is responsive ready and comes with the awesome support from the Entegral team.



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